BJA FY 2026 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act (16.816)
Posted 25 Sept 2026 · 34 days left
In plain terms
The US Bureau of Justice Assistance provides loan repayment assistance to local and state prosecutors and public defenders who commit to at least three additional years of service, with grants up to 120,000 US dollars administered through state governments. Applications are due by 3 November 2026.
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Summary
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.
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Who can apply
- government
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: State governments