The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs is seeking applications for the FY 2024 John R. Justice (JRJ) Formula Grant Program. This grant aims to improve the recruitment and retention of local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors by providing student loan repayment assistance. Eligible applicants are state governments who will administer statewide JRJ programs, soliciting applications from qualified beneficiaries and selecting recipients based on financial need and geographic diversity. Selected beneficiaries must commit to an additional three years of qualifying service in exchange for partial loan repayment directly to their loan service providers. The application deadline is July 26, 2024.
The FY 2024 JRJ Formula Grant Program typically awards between $20,000 and $400,000 per state, with a two-year performance period. The grants support states in conducting outreach, reviewing applications, and administering loan repayments to selected public defenders and prosecutors across the state.
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