Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (FY 2008 Local Solicitation)
The application period is now closed.

FY 2008 JAG Allocations (State and Local) and FY 2008 JAG Variable Passthrough Information
FY 2008 JAG Frequently Asked Questions

FYs 2007/2008 JAG State Allocation Comparisons

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (FY 2008 State Solicitation)
The application period is now closed.
This solicitation was ONLY for the 56 states/territories.

Grants Management System (GMS) On-line Training Tool

Reporting Period and Due Date for JAG Reports

Overview:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. JAG replaces the Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) programs with a single funding mechanism that simplifies the administration process for grantees.

The procedure for allocating JAG funds is a formula based on population and crime statistics, in combination with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share. Traditionally, under the Byrne Formula and LLEBG Programs, funds were distributed 60/40 between state and local recipients. This distribution continues under JAG.

JAG Purpose Areas:

• Law enforcement programs.
• Prosecution and court programs.
• Prevention and education programs.
• Corrections and community corrections programs.
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

Legislation:
Public Law 109-162, Title XI—Department of Justice Reauthorization, Subtitle B—Improving the Department of Justice's Grant Programs, Chapter 1—Assisting Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Agencies, Sec. 1111. Merger of Byrne Grant Program and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program

Eligibility:
State and local jurisdictions are eligible for JAG funding as identified in the FY 2008 JAG allocation charts. (Coming soon.)

Any law enforcement or justice initiative funded under the Byrne Formula or LLEBG Programs is eligible for funding under the JAG Program's six purpose areas. JAG funds can be used to pay for personnel, overtime, and equipment. Funds provided for the states can be used for statewide initiatives, technical assistance and training, and support for local and rural jurisdictions.

How JAG Differs From Byrne and LLEBG:

• Awards are distributed up front instead of on a reimbursement basis, giving recipients immediate control over their funds.
• Direct recipients can earn interest on their awards, generating additional funding for future justice projects.
• Projects can be funded beyond a 4-year period, allowing successful initiatives to receive funding to continue and expand their efforts.
• Fewer fiscal and programmatic reports are required, saving state administering agencies and local programs valuable staff time and resources.
• Mandatory set-asides are eliminated, encouraging states and communities to spend justice funds where they are most needed.

How/When To Apply:
The FY 2008 local solicitation opened June 4, 2008, and applications are due July 8, 2008. The FY 2008 state solicitation was released November 29, 2007, and applications were due January 31, 2008. All applications must be submitted via the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS).

Related Information:
JAG Performance Measures

FY 2007 JAG Allocations (State and Local) and FY 2007 JAG Variable Passthrough Information
FYs 2006/2007 JAG State Allocation Comparisons
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (FY 2007 State Solicitation)
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (FY 2007 Local Solicitation)

Read about Officer Edward R. Byrne
Checklist for New SAA Administrators and SAA Staff

FY 2006 State Solicitation
FY 2006 Local Solicitation
FY 2006 JAG Allocations
FY 2006 JAG Variable Passthrough Information

FY 2005 JAG Application Kit for States
FY 2005 JAG Application Kit for Locals
FY 2005 JAG Allocations and Disparate Information
FY 2005 JAG Variable Passthrough Information

Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program 2005 (Bureau of Justice Statistics Technical Report) (PDF)

Contact Information:
Eileen M. Garry, Deputy Director
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531
202-307-6226
Fax: 202-514-5956
E-mail: Eileen.Garry@usdoj.gov