Michigan Opens 2027 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Application Process

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division will begin accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

The federal Byrne JAG program supports state and local criminal-justice initiatives. In Michigan, eligible program areas include community relations, indigent defense, multijurisdictional drug task forces, priority-population drug courts and victim services.

MSP will host a pre-application informational webinar on Oct. 13 and is encouraging potential applicants to attend before submitting a proposal.

Applications must be submitted through the state MGX Grant Management System by 1 p.m. on Nov. 18.

For prospective applicants

Registration information for the webinar and application materials are available through the Michigan State Police Byrne JAG program page.

Source: Michigan State Police news release dated Oct. 7, 2026.