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FY 2021 John R. Justice (JRJ) Program Formula Grant Solicitation Released

BJA has released the FY 2021 John R. Justice Program Formula Grant Solicitation.

The objective of the program is to offer an incentive to attract and retain qualified local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended employment in those roles, and continue in that capacity for a minimum of 36 months.

The deadlines associated with this opportunity are as follows:

  • Grants.gov Deadline: April 20, 2021
  • JustGrants Application Deadline: May 18, 2021

Learn more about this opportunity.

Date Modified: February 1, 2021

Deadline dates were updated to reflect a four week extension.

Date Modified: March 30, 2021

Deadline dates were updated again to reflect another extension.

Date Modified: May 3, 2021

JustGrants deadline extended to May 18, 2021.

Date Published: December 18, 2020