Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – Local

A formula grant to units of local government to support criminal justice programs, including community violence intervention programs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

• Local government

Eligible Community Violence Intervention Programs:

• Group Violence Intervention
• Street Outreach
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
• Hospital-Based Violence Intervention
• Safe Passage
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Youth

2021 Grant Overview

Fund Amount: $89,878,997

Maximum Award Amount: $4,095,916 (New York City)

Total Number of Anticipated Recipients: 1,185 potential awards

Solicitation Priorities:

• Community Violence Intervention
• Support for Court Administration
• Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Accreditation, Policy Development, and Training
• Technologies to Support Transparency and Information Sharing between Law Enforcement and Communities
• Sustaining COVID-19 Criminal Justice Innovations
• Innovative Forensic Technologies

How to Apply

Anticipated Deadline: August 2022

Most recent solicitation: 2021

Agency: Department of Justice

Application Resources

• 2021 Webinar Slides

• 2021 Webinar Q&A