The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on…

The City of Houston, Texas will use a $2.73 million block grant award from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to support a range of criminal justice initiatives through September 2025. Administered through the Houston Police Department and the city's Homeland Security division, grant funds can support law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, drug treatment and other programs based on local needs. Examples include personnel, equipment, training, technology and information systems to prevent and control crime. The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program (CFDA 16.738) aims to provide additional resources to states, tribes and local governments for criminal justice purposes.

The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows units of local government, including tribes, 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.