BJA FY 22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - State Solicitation

The Bureau of Justice Assistance is soliciting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, which provides federal funding to states and units of local government for criminal justice initiatives. The program aims to promote civil rights and racial equity, increase access to justice, support crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthen community safety, and build trust between law enforcement and the community. The grant program is open to states, which must designate a single State Administering Agency to apply on their behalf. Key aspects of the program include: • The program provides funding for a wide range of criminal justice initiatives, including law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and corrections. • The grant program is formula-based, with allocations determined by a statutory formula. • Applicants must submit an application through the Justice Grants System, and must also register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a unique entity identifier. • The grant program has a ceiling of $19,663,951 and a floor of $0. • The expected eligible allocations by state for the fiscal year 2022 JAG Program can be found on the OJP website.