Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Opportunity Information
JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multi-jurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. https://www.bja.gov/jag/
JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multi-jurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. https://www.bja.gov/jag/
Program Amount
JAG Program awards are calculated using violent crime data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Application Deadline
FY 2021 application period to be announced
Formula-based
JAG awards are based on a statutory formula in the solicitation
Eligible Applicants
Local government units; federally recognized Tribes; law enforcement district; judicial enforcement district established under state law
Objectives
Funds law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, courts, crime prevention and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, technology improvement, crime victim and witness initiatives and mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams
Personnel
Technical assistance, contractual support
Training
Develop and deliver trainings
Equipment
Supplies, information systems for criminal justice
Research and Development
Criminal justice-related research and evaluation activities
NOFO Language
Funds may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems related to criminal justice.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, JAG recipients should consider integrating NG911 strategies to improve functioning of the criminal justice system where applicable.