Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

Objective

Program goal(s) name: Improve the functioning of the criminal justice system to prevent and reduce crime. Program goal(s) description: Provide critical funding to state, local, and tribal governments under nine statutorily required program areas to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and reduce crime. Program objective(s) name: Improve the administration of the criminal justice system. Program objective(s) description: Provide funding to states and eligible units of local government with additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems; and assist units of local government with their criminal justice needs.

Who Can Apply

• Other

Who Benefits

JAG formula grants States, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, as well as eligible units of local government (including tribes). JAG project grants: Varies by NOFO, see https://www.ojp.gov/funding/explore/current-funding-opportunities.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement
• Grant

Program Contact

Erich.Dietrich@usdoj.gov
W: 202-598-7557