The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is the primary federal funding source for state and local criminal justice systems. This grant empowers states and local governments with critical resources to support a wide range of program areas. Funding is specifically allocated for initiatives including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, and crucial prevention and education efforts. It also extends to corrections, community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, and vital crime victim and witness initiatives. Furthermore, the grant aids planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs, ensuring comprehensive support for justice and public safety nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 159613
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2012-3255 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: State Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.738 — Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The allocations list can be found at: www.bja.gov/Funding/12JAGStateAllocations.pdf. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1–888–549–9901, option 3, or via e-mail to GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov.
Email:GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov |
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