BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula
Open. Closes November 3, 2026, 12 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance, opportunity number O-BJA-2026-172705.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172705 |
| Assistance listing | 16.738 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Posted | August 25, 2026 |
| Closes | November 3, 2026 |
| Award range | Up to $4,964,030 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | City or township governments Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Special district governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) County governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Other units of local government |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026…
Official notice and documents
- No files are attached on Grants.gov. The full text is on the official page.
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