BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program?Local Formula

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is issuing a FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – Local Formula award. The grant provides formula‑based funding to eligible local government units (counties, cities/townships, special districts, tribal governments, and other local entities) to support a wide range of criminal‑justice‑related activities, including hiring additional personnel, purchasing equipment and supplies, contracting for services, training, technical assistance, and information‑system upgrades. Applicants must verify eligibility against FY 26 JAG allocation tables before applying. The solicitation opens on August 25, 2026 and closes on October 9, 2026. Up to $4.96 million in total funding is available, with no minimum award floor. The award will be a grant (CFDA 16.738) and the work is expected to span the FY 2026 grant period (approximately one year). • Eligible applicants: county, city/township, special district, tribal, and other local government units. • Funding can be used for personnel, equipment, supplies, contracts, training, technical assistance, and IT systems related to criminal‑justice or civil proceedings. • No cost‑sharing required. • Total award ceiling: $4,964,030; award floor: $0. • Application deadline: October 9, 2026 (no pre‑bid meeting or site visit). • Contact: OJP Response Center, (202) 514‑9354, [email protected].