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OJP's Information Related to the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009

Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (Recovery Act)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

The Recovery Act will inject $787 billion into the economy, providing jobs and much needed resources for states and local communities. Among these resources is more than $4 billion for state and local law enforcement and other criminal and juvenile justice activities. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) which provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, administering justice, and assisting victims, will administer $2.76 billion of this funding.

The Recovery Act Formula Grants for Victim Compensation and Assistance have been awarded.

Assistance Available through the Recovery Act and Administered by OJP:

• The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - $2 billion
• The Edward Byrne Competitive Grant Program- $225 million
• Assistance for Tribal Law Enforcement (construction of jails on tribal lands) - $225 million
• Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs - $125 million
• Assistance for Law Enforcement along the Southern Border and in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) - $30 million
• Grants for Victim Compensation and Assistance - $100 million
• Grants for Internet Crimes Against Children Initiatives - $50 million

Plans and Reports

The OJP funding listed above is in addition to $1 billion to hire new police officers and $225 million to combat violence against women. For more information on additional Department of Justice grant program opportunities please visit the COPS Office and the Office on Violence Against Women. To learn about the Department of Justice's implementation of the Recovery Act, please visit www.usdoj.gov/recovery.

Announcements

04/06/2009 Department of Justice Announces Recovery Act Allocations for Indian Country
Associate Attorney General Thomas J. Perrelli announced today that more than $248 million is available for Tribes to assist with addressing the Indian Country's criminal justice needs.

04/06/2009 Tribal Recovery Act Fact Sheet

03/10/2009 Department of Justice Announces $100 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Crime Victim Programs
The Department of Justice today announced that $100 million is available for crime victim programs as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This funding will be administered by the department?s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) through its Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), which oversees the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) compensation and assistance formula and discretionary grant programs. Fact Sheet: $100 million for Crime Victim Programs

03/06/2009 Attorney General Holder Announces Recovery Act Allocations for Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joined President Obama in Columbus, Ohio today at the Columbus Police Graduation Exercises to announce $2 billion in Recovery Act 2009 funding allocations for state and local law enforcement and criminal justice assistance available through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Fact Sheet: Investing in Public Safety

OJP encourages all interested and eligible applicants to register now to apply for funding. Potential applicants need to obtain a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number and must register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registrant database. A DUNS number is a unique number that identifies an organization and helps track the distribution of grant money. The CCR is a central repository of organizations working with the federal government.