BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formula
This grant provides federal funding to eligible local and tribal governments to support law enforcement, crime prevention, victim services, and public safety initiatives.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: April 28, 2026 (Grants.gov) | May 1, 2026 (JustGrants) | May 12, 2026 (Current closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,098,693 per award; 1,230 expected awards; no minimum.
Summary: Supports local and tribal governments in advancing public safety, law enforcement, and criminal justice initiatives through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Description
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula provides federal funding to eligible units of local government and federally recognized tribal governments to support a wide range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. Funded projects may address law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections, crime victim and witness initiatives, and related public safety efforts. The program is designed to further the Department of Justice’s mission to uphold the rule of law, keep communities safe, and protect civil rights, with a special focus on combating violent crime, providing services to victims, and addressing public safety challenges such as human trafficking and the opioid crisis.
