The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to states and units of local government. BJA will award JAG Program funds to eligible units of local government as described in this FY 2020 JAG Program Local Solicitation (a separate solicitation was issued for states).
In general, JAG funds awarded to a unit of local government under this FY 2020 solicitation may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice, including any one or more of the following:
- Law enforcement programs
- Prosecution and court programs
- Prevention and education programs
- Corrections and community corrections programs
- Drug treatment and enforcement programs
- Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
- Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation)
- Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams
Additionally, JAG funds awarded to a unit of local government under this FY 2020 solicitation may be used to enforce state and local laws that establish offenses similar to offenses established in 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq. and/or to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on violent crime and serious offenders, by providing additional personnel, equipment, training, technical assistance, and information systems for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, detention, and rehabilitation of persons who violate these laws and to assist the victims of such crimes (other than compensation).
View the full solicitation and see the JAG resource page for additional details about the opportunity.
Awards
Number of Awards: 908
Total Amount Awarded: $72,243,297
Enhance Law Enforcement Capabilities
Enhanced Crisis Intervention Training for Police Officers
Enhanced Enforcement and Education Overtime
Enhanced Officer Safety and Surveillance/NIBRS Training
Enhanced Traffic Safety and Crash Reduction
Enhancement of Law Enforcement Services Through Purchase of Equipment and Software
Enhancement to Public Safety
Enhancements to the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Division
Enhancing Officer Safety and Capabilities
Enhancing Public Safety and Service: Purchasing Critical Law Enforcement Equipment
Enhancing Public Safety Through Improved Technology and Equipment.
Enhancing the in-car computer program at the Spartanburg Police Department
Equipment Acquisition
Equipment and Technology to Support Law Enforcement in Cumberland County, Maine
Equipment Enhancement
Equipment for Day-to-Day operations for Newton County Sheriff's Office
Equipment Procurement and Crime Interdiction
Equipment Upgrade
Equipment Upgrade for First Responders and Search and Rescue
Equipment Upgrades Initiative
Equipment, Technology, Training and Drug Court Initiatives
Equipment/Overtime
Equipment: External Patrol Body Armor Carrier
Ergonomic Office Equipment for Police Officers
Erie Police Technology and Officer Safety Improvements
Supplemental Information
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