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Grant Details: Application Due Date: January 2011 est Description: Overview: The purpose of the JAG Program is to assist state agencies and units of local government in carrying out specific programs which offer a high probability of improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. In accordance with the JAG, grant funds may be awarded to state agencies and units of local government for the purposes of: enforcing state and local laws that establish offenses similar to offenses established in the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.); improving the functioning of the criminal justice system; and emphasizing prevention and control of violent crime and serious offenders. Grants may provide for personnel, equipment, training, technical assistance, and criminal justice information systems for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, detention and rehabilitation of persons who violate criminal laws. In addition, funds are available for projects that facilitate the implementation of innovative initiatives aimed at crime and drug control. Seven program areas define the nature and scope of programs and projects which may be funded. Funding areas of particular interest: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following program areas:
Eligibility: Grant awards may be made to state agencies and local units of government. Distribution of Grant Funds: A minimum of 53.79 percent of South Carolina’s entire allocation of JAG grant funds is required to be awarded to local programs. Guidelines for the Use of the Grant Funds: Allowable Expenses: 1. Personnel, training as a component of an overall program, operating expenses, equipment and supplies are allowable expenses if they are related to the authorized program areas. All expenditures must be related to the implementation of an actual program. This program must be defined in the program narrative sections of the application. 2. All grant funded personnel must have one hundred percent of their time dedicated to grant activities. Application Deadline: January 15, 2010 The application must be fully complete and submitted via the Grant Management Information System (GMIS). Supporting documents, letters of cooperation and appendixes relating to the application may be uploaded as an attachment to the application on the GMIS or forwarded to the address below. Note: Any supporting documentation must be received by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety by 5:00 PM on the application due date. Postmarked dates are not acceptable. Ms. Terri Reed Application Guidelines and Procedures Contact Information: More Information: |
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – South Carolina
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Rhode Island
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: June 2010 est Description: The Byrne Program focuses on the following crime and violence prevention and control activities:
State Administering Agency The Edward Byrne Memorial (Byrne) program is the single largest grant administered by the Rhode Island Justice Commission. The program averages in excess of $2.8 million annually. Byrne funds assist the state in addressing the problems associated with drugs, violent crime, and improving public safety. Byrne regulations require 42 percent of the funds to “pass through” to local units of government, specifically, municipal police departments. The remaining Byrne funds (approximately 58 percent) are used for programs run by state criminal justice agencies predominantly in the systems improvement area. Since 1987 and by the end of 1998, the Rhode Island Justice Commission has received and distributed over $19 million in federal Byrne funds at the state and local levels. Statewide Strategy Each State is required to develop a statewide strategy to improve its functioning of the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on drug trafficking, violent crime, and serious offenders. The strategy is prepared after consultation with State and local officials, particularly those whose duty it is to enforce drug and criminal laws and to direct the administration of justice. Among the Rhode Island Justice Commission’s Steering Committee’s principle functions is to develop the strategic plan for the expenditure of Byrne program funds, in addition to, and in conjunction with, the various other grant programs. In 1995, the Steering Committee unanimously agreed that the development and implementation of a comprehensive computer information system was the most essential criminal justice issue facing the state. Local Pass-Through A Law Enforcement Planning Committee (LEPC) comprised of chiefs of municipal police departments (selected by the RI Police Chiefs Association) plan for the distribution of the Byrne local “pass through” funds. Since Rhode Island has no county form of government, municipalities—specifically police departments—are the only eligible recipients of the “pass through” funds. The LEPC has consistently supported computer systems enhancements, community-oriented policing, crime and substance abuse prevention and in-service training as principle concerns for local law enforcement. Further, the LEPC voted unanimously to waive approximately 40 percent of their “pass through” funds from Byrne fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999 in order to partially fund the efforts to completely overhaul the statewide information system infrastructure. Administrative Funds/Matching Requirements Up to 10% of a state’s formula grant may be allocated to costs incurred in administering the program. At least 25% of the cost of a program or project funded with Byrne money must be paid in cash with non-Federal funds. Contact Information: More Information: |
School Resource Officer – Pennsylvania
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Grant Details: Amount: $195,000 Application Due Date: TBA Description: The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) is now accepting applications for funding under the federal JAG program from law enforcement agencies to implement new School Resource Officer (SRO) or Gant Resistance Education and Training G.R.E.A.T. officer programs within their jurisdictions on or after January 2010. Solicitation and Guidelines: here More Information: |
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Pennsylvania
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: June 2010 est Description: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) PCCD administers funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), which replaces the former (Byrne) Drug Control and System Improvement and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant programs. Under JAG, 40% of the funds allocated to Pennsylvania are directly federally awarded to qualifying counties/municipalities with the remainder to be administered and subgranted by PCCD. JAG funds are intended to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, which may include funding for technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice. Overview of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funding Stream Sign up to be notified when grants become available Contact Information: More Information: |
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Oregon
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: 06/09/2010 Description: Overview: The Criminal Justice Commission’s (CJC) purpose is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state and local criminal justice systems by providing a centralized and impartial forum for statewide policy development and planning. The Commission is charged with developing a long-range public safety plan for Oregon, which includes making recommendations on the capacity and use of state prisons and local jails, implementation of community corrections programs and methods to reduce future criminal conduct. The Commission has a role in funding and evaluating Oregon’s drug courts. The Commission also conducts research, develops impact estimates of crime-related legislation, acts as a statistical and data clearinghouse, administers Oregon’s felony sentencing guidelines and provides staff to the advisory committees regarding asset forfeiture and racial profiling. In addition, CJC provides services to the Oregon criminal justice community through the administration of federal grant programs that reduce drug use and violent crime and improve the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. CJC administers several state and federal grant programs, including the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Formula Grant Program funds are appropriated under the 1988 Anti-Drug Abuse Act (Public Law 100-690), and are administered to states by the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ/BJA) (3). Purpose Areas: • law enforcement programs This Oregon priority area seeks to disrupt the manufacture and distribution of illicit drugs through the following efforts (in order of priority): 1) Identifying, targeting, and removing controlled substances wherever illegally manufactured or grown; Eligibility: - Applicants eligible under this solicitation include state agencies, units of local government, and units of tribal government. A local unit of government is described as a city, county, town, township, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state and includes Indian tribes which perform law enforcement functions. - In order to receive funding under this solicitation, state, city or county departments or tribal law enforcement units must demonstrate an affiliation with an interagency narcotics team, drug task force, or similar multi-agency collaboration to address community-wide drug enforcement issues. - Entities representing jurisdictions that receive a direct JAG Program award from DOJ / BJA remain eligible applicants under the portion of the JAG Program administered by the State. Application Deadline: Completed applications for the Byrne/JAG Law Enforcement Grant Program must be submitted electronically by the deadline of: Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 ~ by 5:00pm Application Contact Information: More Information: |
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Oklahoma
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: December 2010 est Description: OVERVIEW: The purpose of the JAG Program is to prevent and control crime. Merging the Edward Byrne Memorial Formula Grant and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, the JAG Program provides Oklahoma with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where most needed. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be a(n): a)State Agency; b)Unit of Local Government (i.e., city, county, town); c)Tribal Government; or d)Private, Non-profit Community-based Organization. PURPOSE AREAS: There are six purpose areas under which JAG applications may fall. Each funding year, the Justice Assistance Grant Board prioritizes funding under these purpose areas. The purpose areas are: 1. Law Enforcement Programs BOARD PRIORITIES: The JAG Board comprised of 17 voting and non-voting members, is charged with reviewing grant proposals and determining awards for the grant funds. Although there are six allowable purpose areas under the JAG, the Board will establish the specific priorities for funding. The application will specify the priority areas and only applications within these areas will be considered. TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION: To be placed on the mailing list to receive a Notice of Availability of Funds, contact the Federal Grants Division at 405/264-5008. More Application Information in November 2010 Contact Information: More Information: |
Justice Assistance Grant – Law Enforcement (JAG LE) – Ohio
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: TBA Description: Justice Assistance Grant – Law Enforcement (JAG LE) The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program was passed the last week in November 2004, in the federal budget (created in HR 3036, funded in HR 4818). JAG combines the previous grant programs of Byrne and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) into one broad grant program. JAG utilizes a new formula to determine each state’s allocation—50% population, 50% violent crime reported. Eligibility
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – Ohio
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: 06/01/2010 Description: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) Proposed to streamline justice funding and grant administration, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. Eligibility:
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – North Dakota
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: TBA Description: Program Description: Proposed to streamline justice funding and grant administration, the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. As of July 1, 2007, Lottery Funds were made available to supplement the needs of multi-jurisdictional narcotics task forces. These funds are awarded in conjuction with the annual JAG awards. Source of Funding: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Eligible Program Participants: Government or non-government agency programs that support initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and provide assistance to victims of crime may coordinate and implement projects under bother sources of funding. Types of Programs Funded by the JAG and Lottery Grant: JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas: – Law enforcement Any law enforcement or justice initiative previously eligible for funding under Byrne or LLEBG is eligible for JAG funding. Lottery Funds are only available for multi-jurisdictional narcotics task forces. Match Requirement: JAG/Lottery projects require a 35 percent cash match requiement. Percentages are based on total project cost. Match funds must be in cash, not in-kind, and should be identified before applying for grant funding. Application Contact Information: More Information: |
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant – North Carolina
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Grant Details: Application Due Date: January 2011 est Description: Overview: The mission of the Criminal Justice Improvement Committee is to encourage proactive and innovative programs and methodologies that reduce and discourage drug use and associated problems, and to enhance all aspects of criminal justice processing, including the incarceration and treatment of offenders and general improvements in justice system operations. Local law enforcement agencies that do not qualify for direct JAG awards from the U.S. Department of Justice are eligible to apply under this priority. These applications are for both equipment purchases and overtime resources, with a cap of $10,000 in federal funds per agency Eligiblity: Eligibility is limited to police departments and sheriff’s office in cities and/or counties with jurisdictional populations of 75,000 residents or less. Priority Areas: 1. Drug enforcement units 2. Robbery/Burglary Initiative – Local initiative – Statewide initiative 3. Accelerating Prosecution for Violent Crimes 4. Statewide Training Application applying period: November 1 – January (last business day) each year Grant Cycle Contact Information: More Information: |