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Byrne/JAG Funding

Section: Division A, Title II | Agency: Dept. of Law Enforcement

Byrne/JAG grants are for state and local law enforcement to use to prevent and control crime and enhance the criminal justice system. Funds can also be used in the correctional system. Byrne/JAG funding allocations are formula driven based on population and crime statistics. Florida will receive approximately $135.1M of which approximately $106M will go to local units of government either directly or passed through by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Brief description of program or funding including funding distribution method (formula or competitive grant):

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions.  JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives.  JAG-funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) calculates, for each state and territory, a minimum base allocation which, based on the statutory JAG formula, can be enhanced by (1) the state’s share of the national population, and (2) the state’s share of the country’s Part 1 violent crime statistics. Once the state funding is calculated, 60 percent of the allocation is awarded to the state, and 40 percent to eligible units of local government.

JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, as well as criminal justice-related research and evaluation activities that will improve or enhance:

·         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).

When funds are expected to be available:

The JAG application is due to U.S. Department of Justice by April 9, 2009.  We anticipate an award within 30 days (May 9, 2009).

How long are funds available?

First fiscal year of appropriation plus 3 years for a total of 4 years.

Conditions or prerequisites for accessing funds (include matching or MOE requirements):

No match requirement and no maintenance of effort.