Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

• NCJ Number: 307098
• Date Published: June 2023
• Length: 4 pages
• Publication Series: BJA Fact Sheets
• Agencies: BJA
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description

Annotation

This brief, informational document describes the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, with an overview of the program, details about past funding awards, reporting requirements, statewide strategic plans, reductions or penalties, National Incident-Based Reporting System compliance, Death in Custody Reporting Act compliance, and the story of Officer Byrne that inspired this funding opportunity.

Abstract

This fact sheet provides details about the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program (JAG Program), which is the leading federal source of criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program is administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA); it provides states, territories, tribes, and local governments with critical funding that is needed to support a range of program areas, such as law enforcement, persecution, prevention and education, corrections, and more. The fact sheet provides information about the program’s funding and awards, including a brief history, the formula used by BJA to calculate grant allocations, eligibility and program guidance, areas of emphasis, how and when to apply, and award length. The fact sheet also provides details on reporting requirements for JAG recipients, statewide strategic plan requirements, possible reductions or penalties, National Incident-Based Reporting System compliance, Death in Custody Reporting Act compliance, and the story of Officer Byrne that inspired this funding opportunity.