Washington state justice assistance grant program FFY 2021

The Washington State Justice Assistance Grant Program was awarded $3.6 million on October 1, 2021 by the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 16.738). The funding will support the Washington State Department of Commerce and six sub-awardees through September 30, 2025 in delivering criminal justice services. Specifically, sub-awards were provided to Thurston County, the City of Kent Police Department, Snohomish County, Yakima County, the City of Puyallup, and the City of Walla Walla to support narcotics enforcement teams and drug/gang task forces in their jurisdictions. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program aims to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, training and technical assistance to state and local criminal justice efforts.