Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) State Program

 
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    CFDA#

    16.738
     

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

    Summary

    The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.


    JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, strategic planning, research and evaluation (including forensics), data collection, training, personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice information systems that will improve or enhance such areas as: 

    • Law enforcement programs.
    • Prosecution and court programs.
    • Prevention and education programs.
    • Corrections and community corrections programs.
    • Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
    • Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
    • Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
    • Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams.
    • Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives.

    In FY 2023, BJA will be focusing nationally on the following priority areas: 

    • Advancing Justice System Reform Efforts
    • Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities
    • Preventing and Combating Hate Crimes
    • Crime and Violence Reduction Strategies
    • Community-Based Violence Intervention (CVI) Approaches

    JAG funds awarded to a state under this FY 2023 solicitation may be used to: 

    • Support reentry projects with the goal of improving outcomes for incarcerated individuals returning to the community from prison or jail.
    • Support projects related to preventing, detecting, seizing, and/or stopping the presence and use of contraband cellphones within correctional facilities. This includes the purchasing of managed access systems and other mitigation technologies (as permitted by applicable law).
    • Purchase fentanyl and methamphetamine detection equipment, including handheld instruments and training for law enforcement safety, as well as opioid reversal agents.
    • Purchase drug-detection canines to combat the rise of drug trafficking, including that of methamphetamines.
    • Support efforts to seal and expunge criminal history information in accordance with state laws and policies.
    • Support efforts to attract and retain an all-inclusive, diverse, expert, and accountable law enforcement workforce, with a focus on gender and racial diversity.
    • Support virtual reality de-escalation training.
    • Purchase humane remote restraint devices that enable law enforcement to restrain an uncooperative subject without inflicting pain.
    • Purchase gunfire detection technology.
    • Promote data sharing and sex offender monitoring.
     

    History of Funding

    The BJA Success Stories web page features JAG projects that have demonstrated success or shown promise in reducing crime and positively impacting communities. This web page will be a valuable resource for States, localities, territories, tribes, and criminal justice professionals who seek to identify and learn about JAG and other successful BJA-funded projects linked to innovation, crime reduction, and evidence-based practices.  See more at: https://www.bja.gov/SuccessStoryList.aspx

    Additional Information

    The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10152(d), specifically identifies a list of prohibited items. JAG funds provided under this part may NOT be used, directly or indirectly, to provide any of the following matters:

    • Any security enhancements or any equipment to any nongovernmental entity that is not engaged in criminal justice or public safety.
    • Unless the Attorney General certifies that extraordinary and exigent circumstances exist that make the use of such funds to provide such matters essential to the maintenance of public safety and good order:
      • Vehicles, vessels, or aircraft
      • Luxury items
      • Real estate
      • Construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions)
      • Any similar matters 

    Contacts

    National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center

    National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center
    Bureau of Justice Assistance
    810 Seventh Street NW
    Washington, DC 20531
    (800) 851-3420
    (301) 240-5830
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Awards are made to State Administrative Agencies (SAA's) of all 58 states and territories. State agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and other nonprofit organizations may apply to states for sub-grants. A list of SAA contacts may be found here: https://www.ojp.gov/funding/state-administering-agencies/overview

    Deadline Details

    In FY 2023, applications will be submitted to DOJ in a two-step process.

    • Step 1: Applicants will submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov by August 29, 2023 8:59 PM ET.
    • Step 2: Applicants will submit the full application, including attachments, in JustGrants by August 30, 2023 8:59 PM ET.

    A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Up to $209,416,792 is available in FY 2023. Approximately 56 awards will be granted. Maximum award is $21,274,503. Project period is up to 48 months beginning on October 1, 2023. JAG funds are allocated through a formula for each state and territory, based on their share of violent crime and population. A list of state allocations for FY 2023 is available to view at: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy23-state-jag-allocations.pdf. Grants are awarded directly to the state. A portion of these funds must then be allocated to local government units. Cost sharing/matching is not required.

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