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Augusta County 2011 Negotiations/Narcotics/Gang Grant

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2011-DJ-BX-2496
Location
Awardee County
Augusta
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$12,429

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $12,429)

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and 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, including for any one or more of the following purpose 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; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
The grantee will utilize JAG funds to acquire uniforms and equipment, and to fund training and conferences. The goal of the project is to improve law enforcement effectiveness. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 14, 2011