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Public defenders

FY24 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding to state agencies designated by the governor to improve the recruitment and retention of local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors.

FY 2023 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides student loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended service in those roles.

FY 2022 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
This program provides funding for student loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended service in those roles.

FY 2021 John R. Justice (JRJ) Program

Closing Date
This program provides student loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended service in those roles.