Grants
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – State
12.22.2021
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
