John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline April 10, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline April 17, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Based on formula allocation

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This NOFO will provide loan repayment assistance for local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders who commit to continued employment as prosecutors and public defenders 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.

Solicitation

Additional Notes:

OJP’s Bureau of Justice Statistics has calculated a minimum base allocation for each state. This minimum base allocation will then be supplemented by an amount proportional to that state’s share of the national population.