OpenFederal grantO-BJA-2026-172779

BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Bureau of Justice AssistanceCloses Nov 3, 2026(21 days left)Up to $120,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal formula grant to state governments, not to businesses or individuals. States use the money to run loan repayment programs for prosecutors and public defenders who commit to at least three more years of service. If you are a small business, a nonprofit, or an individual attorney, you cannot apply directly; the only exception for individuals is being selected as a beneficiary by your state's designated agency.

Best for
State governments, Governor-designated state agencies, State agencies administering loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Nonprofit organizations, Individual prosecutors or public defenders applying directly
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Loan repayment, Workforce retention
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
Up to $120,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 3, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $120,000. The facts do not say how many awards will be made or how funds are distributed among beneficiaries.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only state governments may apply. Specifically, states run the program through state agencies designated by the governor. Individual prosecutors and public defenders are beneficiaries selected by the state, not direct applicants.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only state governments are eligible applicants, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only state governments may apply.

Summary

Formula grants to state governments (designated state agencies) to run loan repayment assistance programs for state and local prosecutors and state, local, and federal public defenders who commit to at least three additional years of qualifying service. Funds repay student loans directly to loan servicers on behalf of selected beneficiaries.

About this grant

This opportunity provides loan repayment assistance for local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders who commit to continued employment as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years.

States receiving funding will administer statewide programs through state agencies designated by the governor by soliciting applications from eligible beneficiaries, which include local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders (“beneficiaries”). Beneficiaries selected must commit to an additional three years of qualifying service in exchange for partial loan repayment directly to the beneficiary’s loan service provider.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Law
  • Education
  • Workforce

Program contact

Bureau of Justice AssistanceOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov202-514-9354

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