Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Local

JAG supports an expansive number of criminal justice program areas, including law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, courts, crime prevention and education, corrections and community supervision, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, technology improvement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs.

Administering Agency:

BJA

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Key Details:

Funding Overview:

Common Uses:

Law enforcement operations, training, and equipment needs, including multi-jurisdictional drug, gang, and human trafficking task forces and information-sharing strategies.

Issue Area(s): Criminal Justice, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use Disorder

Eligibility: City, County

Key Usage Options: Administrative, Hire Staff, IT, Jail-Based Treatment, Participant Incentives, Planning, Prescription Medication, Real Estate, Rental, Research/Evaluation, Screening/Assessment, Staff Training, Staff Travel, Supportive Housing, Transportation, Workforce Development

Funding Amount/Range: Varies

Allocation Frequency: Annual

Funding/Expending Period: 4 years, with 1-year no-cost extension possible

Funding Type: Block Grant

How to Obtain: Direct Allocation, Talk to State

Match Requirement: No

Notes:

Local government awards by formula (population and crime rate). The State Administering Agency (SAA) administers the grants for BJA for any jurisdictions awarded a grant under $10,000. Each state handles that responsibility slightly differently. Local jurisdictions with awards under $10,000 should talk to their SAA. Funding may be used for real estate only with waiver from BJA director.