BJA FY 24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program- Local Solicitation
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-BJA-2024-172239
- Agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $4,023,772
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Special District Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- County Governments
- Points of contact
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- Erich Dietrich erich.dietrich@usdoj.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation. This grant program provides funding to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to support a range of criminal justice initiatives, including personnel, equipment, training, and information systems. The key objectives are to address violent crime, enhance investigative capabilities, implement crisis intervention programs, and improve community safety. Eligible applicants include special district governments, city/township governments, tribal governments, and county governments. The application deadline is January 15, 2025.
Recent JAG program awards have typically ranged from $300,000 to $2 million over 2-3 year performance periods. The funded work is generally performed locally within the jurisdictions of the awarded agencies and organizations. Notable recent JAG awards have supported initiatives such as implementing gunshot detection technology, enhancing digital forensics capabilities, expanding crisis intervention training, and establishing Crime Gun Intelligence Centers.
Synopsis
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible units of local government and tribal governments. BJA will issue a separate solicitation for applications from states. For more information on the JAG Program, please refer to the JAG Fact Sheet and/or JAG Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Statutory Authority: The JAG Program is authorized by Title I of Public Law 90-351 (generally codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10726), including subpart 1 of part E (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C. 530C(a).
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