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Application Process to Open for Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds

October 07, 2026

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) will begin accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) funds at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Byrne JAG is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. In Michigan, Byrne JAG provides grant awards to units of government for different program areas in criminal justice, including community relations, indigent defense, multijurisdictional drug task forces, priority population drug courts, and victim services.

A pre-application informational webinar will be hosted on Oct. 13. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. A link to register for the webinar and other application information can be found on the MSP Byrne JAG website.

Grant applications must be submitted to the GCSD through the MGX Grant Management System by no later than 1 p.m. on Nov. 18.
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