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Loan Repayment Assistance for Prosecutors and Public Defenders Grant Program

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance supports loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders through the John R. Justice Formula Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - Program Details: - Provides loan repayment assistance to local and state prosecutors, and local, state, and federal public defenders - Administered by state agencies designated by the governor - Eligibility & Requirements: - Beneficiaries must commit to at least three years of continued employment - Selected recipients must agree to an additional three years of qualifying service - Loan repayment is made directly to the loan service provider - No cost sharing or matching requirement - Funding: - Minimum grant award is $120,000 - OEMs & Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a grant for loan repayment assistance, not a procurement of products or traditional services

Description

This opportunity provides loan repayment assistance for local and state prosecutors and local, state, and federal public defenders who commit to continued employment as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years. States receiving funding will administer statewide programs through state agencies designated by the governor 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. The program is funded through grants and does not require cost sharing or matching. The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2026-172779 and the award minimum is $120,000.

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