Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Training and Equipment Program

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 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; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

The grantee will use the JAG award to fund training, support of a crime prevention, and purchase essential law enforcement equipment. The goals of the project are to reduce crime, ensure officers are trained in the latest law enforcement tactics and strategies, increase community awareness and education in crime prevention, and partner with local non-profit organizations to train and empower local citizens to promote positive change in the community. NCA/NCF