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 Montana Department of Corrections received a $1,071,754 block grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 16.738) to support a range of criminal justice activities from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2025. Specifically, the funding will support five drug task forces operated by the County of Flathead, Montana Department of Justice, City of Havre, and County of Gallatin. The task forces focus on preventing and controlling crime through drug enforcement, interdiction, and treatment programs tailored to local needs and conditions in their jurisdictions. In addition, the award will fund planning, evaluation, training, personnel, equipment, and other operational expenses to strengthen criminal justice initiatives statewide.

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.