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 Springfield, Massachusetts will use a $149,876 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance to support a range of criminal justice activities from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. As outlined in the grant program description, funds may be applied to law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, drug and crime victim programs, and other initiatives aimed at preventing and controlling crime based on local needs. The Springfield Police Department will oversee grant execution to enhance public safety in the city through personnel, equipment, training, and other contracted services across eligible program areas.

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.