The JAG Program is authorized by Title I of Public Law No. 90-351 (generally codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10726), including subpart 1 of part E (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C. 530C (a).
Funding
FY 2021 JAG Information:
- FY 2021 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- State opportunity deadlines: July 8, 2021 (Grants.gov); July 22, 2021 (JustGrants)
- Local opportunity deadlines: August 9, 2021 (Grants.gov); August 16, 2021 (JustGrants)
- FY 2021 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2021 JAG State and Local Chief Executive Certifications
- FY 2021 JAG Body-Worn Camera Policy Certification
- FY 2021 JAG Body Armor Mandatory Wear Policy Certification
- Funding Webinar held on June 24, 2021: Application Mechanics: Submitting an Application - JAG Applicants
FY 2020 JAG Information:
- FY 2020 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2020 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2020 JAG State and Local Chief Executive Certifications
- FY 2020 JAG Body-Worn Camera Policy Certification
- FY 2020 JAG Body Armor Mandatory Wear Policy Certification
FY 2019 JAG Information:
- FY 2019 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2019 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2019 JAG State and Local Chief Executive Certifications
FY 2018 JAG Information:
- FY 2018 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2018 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2018 JAG State and Local Awards
- FY 2018 JAG State and Local Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government
FY 2017 JAG Information:
- FY 2017 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2017 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2017 JAG State and Local Awards
- FY 2017 JAG State and Local Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government
- FY 2017 JAG Certified Standard Assurances
FY 2016 JAG Information:
- FY 2016 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2016 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2016 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2015 JAG Information:
- FY 2015 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2015 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2015 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2014 JAG Information:
- FY 2014 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2014 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2014 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2013 JAG Information:
- FY 2013 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2013 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2013 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2012 JAG Information:
- FY 2012 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2012 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2012 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2011 JAG Information:
- FY 2011 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2011 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2011 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2010 JAG Information:
- FY 2010 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2010 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2010 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2009 JAG Information:
- FY 2009 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2009 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2009 JAG State and Local Awards
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Solicitations JAG Information:
- FY 2009 ARRA State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2009 ARRA State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2009 ARRA State and Local Awards
- FY 2010 ARRA JAG Local Awards
FY 2008 JAG Information:
- FY 2008 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2008 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2008 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2007 JAG Information:
- FY 2007 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2007 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2007 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2006 JAG Information:
- FY 2006 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2006 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2006 JAG State and Local Awards
FY 2005 JAG Information:
- FY 2005 JAG State and Local Solicitations (Application Guidance)
- FY 2005 JAG State and Local Allocations (Eligibility Information)
- FY 2005 JAG State and Local Awards
Fact Sheets and Reports
- Fact Sheet (March 2021)
- Fact Sheet (October 2018)
- Fact Sheet (February 2017)
- JAG Activity Report, Fiscal Year 2016
- JAG Technical Reports
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- JAG FAQs (May 2021)
- JAG FAQs (February 2021)
- JAG FAQs (July 2020)
- JAG FAQs (October 2018)
- Death in Custody Reporting Act Performance Measurement Tool FAQs (2020)
Prohibited and Controlled Expenditure Guidance
Variable Pass-Through Information (VPT)
State Administering Agencies (SAA) are required to use this VPT data in the administration of all JAG awards. Please refer to the JAG VPT page for updated information and click the web link that corresponds to the appropriate JAG Fiscal Year award. Additional information on VPT requirements can be found within the JAG FAQs.
Announcements
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Solicitation Released
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program FY 2016 Local Solicitation. The JAG Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions and supports a range of program areas, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, drug treatment, and more. Applications are due June 30, 2016.
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) State Solicitation Now Available
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program FY 2016 State Solicitation. The JAG Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to jurisdictions and supports a range of program areas. Applications are due June 30, 2016.
Funding Available for National Training and Technical Assistance for Pretrial Release Decision-Making: Using Risk Assessment and Supervision to Enhance Public Safety Program
BJA is seeking applications through the National Training and Technical Assistance for Pretrial Release Decision-Making: Using Risk Assessment and Supervision to Enhance Public Safety Program. Through this program, the successful applicant will work with local, state, or tribal jurisdictions to implement the seven key elements of the Smart Pretrial model. Applications are due May 24, 2016.
Funding Available for Law Enforcement National Initiatives: Improving Responses to Criminal Justice Issues
This program focuses on national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, specifically by providing training to communities to address victim and witness intimidation; training to strengthen the investigative function of law enforcement agencies; and, coordinating activities of the BJA Criminal Justice Forecasting Group. Applications are due May 10, 2016.