This abstract will be updated when BJA has approved a complete program plan and budget submitted by the grantee reflecting approval of the state's crisis intervention advisory board

The federal grant award is from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738). The $1,411,492 formula grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support a range of criminal justice initiatives in Salt Lake City, UT, managed by the Executive Office of the State of Utah's Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. The grant funding can be used to enhance law enforcement, prosecution and courts, crime prevention, corrections, drug treatment, technology systems, and services for crime victims and individuals with mental health needs. Specific planned uses include purchasing software licenses, funding data storage, supporting project manager salaries, establishing substance abuse treatment programs, and improving criminal history record systems, in collaboration with local agencies and stakeholders. The grant aims to improve public safety, reduce recidivism, and strengthen the overall criminal justice infrastructure in Utah.