Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2772
Apply for BJA 2010 2772
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.816 John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 8, 2010 and posted on May 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program is a federal grant opportunity run by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) that focuses on a specific workforce problem in the criminal justice system: keeping qualified prosecutors and public defenders in public service jobs. The program is built around the reality that many attorneys who want to do public interest work end up avoiding or leaving prosecutor and defender positions because law school debt is high while public-sector salaries often lag behind the rising cost of legal education. When offices cannot hire and retain enough attorneys, the result can be heavier caseloads, burnout, and reduced capacity to handle cases effectively, which in turn can undermine public safety, the administration of justice, and public confidence in the system.
At its core, the JRJ program provides student loan repayment assistance to eligible attorneys serving as local, state, and federal public defenders, and as local and state prosecutors, as long as they commit to remaining employed in those roles for at least three years. Congress created this initiative through the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. 3797cc-21, and named in honor of the late John Reid Justice of South Carolina. The purpose is straightforward: reduce the financial pressure of education debt so that skilled attorneys are more willing to enter these public service careers and, just as importantly, stay in them long enough to build experience and stability in offices that often struggle with turnover.
The funding structure is state-based. Rather than awarding funds directly to individual attorneys from the federal level, BJA makes awards to each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and those jurisdictions then administer the assistance to eligible recipients working within their jurisdiction. In other words, the primary eligible applicants for this federal opportunity are state governments, which act as the pass-through entities that design or run the state-level JRJ loan repayment process consistent with federal requirements.
This particular posting (Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2010-2772; CFDA 16.816) is categorized as a discretionary grant in the Law, Justice and Legal Services area. It does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The award ceiling listed is $50,000, with an award floor of $0, reflecting that award amounts can vary by jurisdiction and allocation. Key dates for this announcement include a posted date of May 26, 2010, an original closing date of July 13, 2010, and a current closing date of July 27, 2010, with an archive date of August 26, 2010.
For applicants or interested parties needing access to the full announcement or experiencing technical issues, the notice provides a point of contact: Al Roddy at 202-353-1881, along with a reference to technical application support.
John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program (BJA) FAQs
What is the John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program?
The John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program is a federal grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is designed to address a workforce retention issue in the criminal justice system by supporting student loan repayment assistance for eligible prosecutors and public defenders who remain in public service roles.
What problem is this grant program trying to solve?
The program targets the difficulty of hiring and retaining qualified prosecutors and public defenders when law school debt is high and public-sector salaries often do not keep pace with the cost of legal education. Retention challenges can contribute to heavier caseloads, burnout, and reduced capacity to handle cases effectively, which can affect public safety, the administration of justice, and public confidence in the system.
What type of assistance does JRJ provide?
JRJ provides student loan repayment assistance to eligible attorneys serving as public defenders (local, state, and federal) and prosecutors (local and state), as long as they commit to staying employed in those roles for at least three years.
Who is eligible to receive loan repayment assistance under JRJ?
Based on the notice, the intended eligible recipients are attorneys serving as:
- Local, state, and federal public defenders
- Local and state prosecutors
Recipients must commit to remaining employed in the qualifying role for at least three years to receive assistance.
Do federal prosecutors qualify under this program?
The notice specifically describes eligibility for prosecutors as local and state prosecutors. Federal prosecutors are not listed in the provided description of eligible recipients.
Do federal public defenders qualify under this program?
Yes. The notice states that eligible recipients include attorneys serving as federal public defenders (as well as local and state public defenders).
How long must an attorney commit to stay in the role to be supported?
The program requires a commitment to remain employed in the qualifying prosecutor or public defender role for at least three years.
Is this a grant that individuals apply to directly at the federal level?
No. The funding structure described is state-based. BJA makes awards to each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and those jurisdictions administer the assistance to eligible attorneys working within their jurisdiction.
Who are the primary eligible applicants for this federal funding opportunity?
The primary eligible applicants are state governments, which serve as pass-through entities. They design and/or run a state-level JRJ loan repayment process consistent with federal requirements.
How is the program administered?
BJA awards funds to states and the District of Columbia. Those jurisdictions then administer the loan repayment assistance to eligible prosecutors and public defenders within their jurisdiction, following federal requirements.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is BJA-2010-2772.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.816.
What category and area is this funding opportunity listed under?
The notice identifies this as a discretionary grant in the Law, Justice and Legal Services area.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states that this opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $50,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor listed is $0, indicating that award amounts can vary by jurisdiction and allocation.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is May 26, 2010.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is July 13, 2010.
What is the current closing date?
The current closing date listed is July 27, 2010.
When is the archive date?
The archive date listed is August 26, 2010.
Who can be contacted for more information or help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a point of contact: Al Roddy at 202-353-1881, and references technical application support for technical issues or access needs.
What law created the JRJ program?
Congress created the initiative through the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. 3797cc-21.
Who is the program named after?
The program is named in honor of the late John Reid Justice of South Carolina.
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