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 New Orleans Police Department received a $376,258 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 initiatives from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. As a block grant under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 16.738), the funding can be used flexibly for activities including law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, drug treatment and prevention programs to address the jurisdiction's criminal justice needs. Key services to be delivered include personnel, equipment, training and technology for police and partner agencies. The grant enables the City of New Orleans to enhance public safety through initiatives tailored to local conditions.

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.