The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows states to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and…

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program awarded $1,030,517 to the State of South Dakota Office of the Governor for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. Administered by the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance, JAG Block Grants support a wide variety of activities to prevent and control crime based on state and local needs. Funds can be applied to law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, drug treatment, crime victim services, and crisis intervention programs. This includes personnel, equipment, training, and information systems to serve criminal justice processes from law enforcement through adjudication and community corrections initiatives. As one of the largest federal sources of funding for state and local criminal justice efforts, JAG grants provide flexible funding to address crime at the local level.

The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows states to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation); 8) mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams; and 9) implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to: mental health courts; drug courts; veterans courts; and extreme risk protection order programs.