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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (Pennsylvania)

 
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    CFDA#

    16.738     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)

    Summary

    The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control drug trafficking, drug-related crime, and violent crime. Based on their own local needs and conditions, agencies are provided with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most.


    JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas:

    • Law enforcement programs.
    • Prosecution and court programs.
    • Prevention and education programs for substance use
    • Corrections and community corrections programs.
    • Drug treatment and market intervention 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.

    In Pennsylvania, the Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) mission for JAG funding is to enhance the quality, coordination and planning within the criminal and juvenile justice systems, to facilitate the delivery of services to victims of crime, and to increase the safety of our communities.


    Funds for the proposed program may be used to implement projects that support one or more of the Goals, Objectives, and Activities from the PCCD Strategic Framework identified below:

    • Goal 1: To support programs and practices that promote justice for all citizens and communities in Pennsylvania.
    • Goal 2: To invest in ideas and strategies that improve systems and help make Pennsylvania and communities safer.
    • Goal 3: To work with partners to reduce the impact of crime on victims and survivors.
    • Goal 4: To support training and skill-building to ensure the preparedness of practitioners.
    • Goal 5: To develop and share relevant expertise, data, and resources to inform state and local efforts.
     

    History of Funding

    $7,000,000 was available in FY 2022/23.

    Additional Information

    The following items are not eligible for funding within any JAG purpose area and may result in an administrative rejection of the application:

    • JAG funds may not be used directly or indirectly for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety.
    • JAG funds may not be used directly or indirectly to provide for any of the following fixed assets or contracted matters unless the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) certifies that extraordinary and exigent circumstances exist, making them essential to the maintenance of public safety and good order:
      • Vehicles (excluding police cruisers), vessels (excluding police boats), or aircraft (excluding police helicopters);
      • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Unmanned Aircraft (UA) and/or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) purchases;
      • Luxury items;
      • Real estate; and
      • Construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions).
    • JAG funds may not be used to purchase food and/or beverages.

    Contacts

    PCCD OCJS Staff

    PCCD OCJS Staff
    P.O. Box 1167
    Harrisburg, PA 17108-1167
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants include local units of government (including counties) and non-profit organizations. State agencies (including Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions), non-profit colleges and universities, and school entities (including school districts, nonpublic schools, and public charter schools) are not eligible to apply for these funds. Applicants may not submit more than one application. 

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by March 28, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated in 2026.

    Award Details

    Up to $7,000,000 is available in total funding for FY24/25. PCCD expects to fund approximately 30-35 grants. Individual awards may be up to $250,000 over a two-year project period. Cost sharing/matching is not required. Program periods extend 24-months, beginning October 1, 2024. 

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