Deadline: 24-Jul-24
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks applications for funding under the John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program.
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to make funding available to state agencies designated by the governor to improve the recruitment and retention of local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors (“beneficiaries”). States receiving funding will administer statewide JRJ programs by soliciting applications from eligible 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.
This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep the country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Goals
- The goal of the JRJ Grant Program is to encourage qualified individuals to enter and continue employment as prosecutors and public defenders.
Objectives
- The program’s objectives are to offer an incentive to allow jurisdictions to attract and retain qualified local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors (“beneficiaries”) who commit to extended employment in those roles and continue in that capacity for a minimum of 36 months; to support beneficiaries with the least ability to repay their loans; and to ensure fair allocation of repayment benefits among prosecutors and public defenders, and among employing entities.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Total Amount to Be Awarded Under This Solicitation: approximately $4.4M
- Period of Performance Duration: 24 months
- Anticipated Number of Awards: 56
- Period of Performance Start Date: October 1, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
- State governments
- Other: state and U.S. territory government agencies designated by their governor
For more information, visit Grants.gov.