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 Reno, Nevada received a $201,762 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2025. The grant funds law enforcement training, travel, and operating costs for the Reno Police Department and subawards to the Cities of Sparks and Washoe County for the same purposes.

The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG program (CFDA 16.738) aims to support state and local criminal justice efforts with funding for personnel, equipment, supplies, training and more. Consistent with the broad eligible uses under the program, the City of Reno will use its award to enhance local law enforcement capabilities through staff professional development and agency operations. The subawards will extend these benefits to other jurisdictions in the region.

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.