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FY 2018 JAG Precipitous Florida Emergency Fund

Award Information

Award #
2018-DG-BX-0002
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2018
Total funding (to date)
$1,000,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2018, $1,000,000)

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will utilize this precipitous increase in crime funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to assist local jurisdictions in offsetting costs related to the mass shooting experienced by the City of Parkland on February 14, 2018. Funds will be used to reimburse state and local agencies in direct support of the Parkland area for overtime and regular salary costs incurred by the law enforcement response. The FDLE will pass-through the entire award amount, retain any funds for administrative costs and ensure reimbursement is proportionate to both state and local agencies that directly support the impacted areas as described above.

NCA/NCF.

Date Created: April 24, 2018