Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – State

A formula grant to state government to support criminal justice programs, including community violence intervention programs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

• States

Eligible Community Violence Intervention Programs:

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

Examples of Past Community Violence Intervention Programs Funded:

• NY State Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative and SNUG Social Worker (2019 proposal)
• Maryland gun violence reduction strategies and community violence programs (2021 proposal)
• Illinois 2019-2024 JAG Strategic Plan

2021 Grant Overview

Fund Amount: $186,979,951

Maximum Award Amount: $19,447,453 (to California)

Total Number of Anticipated Recipients: 56 (all states and territories)

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: July 2022

Most recent solicitation: 2021

Agency: Department of Justice