Description: 

Overview:

The Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) enhances the quality of life in West Virginia through fostering a safe environment within our communities; helps ensure a swift, efficient and effective criminal justice system that is reflective of the priorities of the community; and expands public awareness of the government system and the public’s rights and responsibilities within the criminal justice system.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services awards grant funds annually to qualified units of local and state government. These funds are intended to supplement state and local funds for the following priorities:

• Substance Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Offenses
• Juvenile Issues
• Crimes Against a Person – Emphasis on the Elderly

Grant funds may be used for personnel, equipment, training, technical assistance, and information systems.

Matching Requirement:

Matching funds for the JAG Program must be a cash match used for eligible project related costs. The required cash match is 25% of the total project.

Project Period:

July 1- June 30

Grant Application Instructions

Application
Organization Information:
Organization: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Website: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/index.html

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jason Metzger
Contact Email: Jason.W.Metzger@wv.gov
Contact Phone: (304) 558-8814 ext 285.

More Information:
http://www.dcjs.wv.gov/grant-programs/jag/Pages/default.aspx