GRANT TITLE: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT (JAG-LLE)

OVERVIEW: The JAG-LLE Program replaces the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEGB).Through the JAG-LLE Program, funding is made available to units of local law enforcement and tribal governments for the purchase of equipment.

ELIGIBILITY: To apply for a JAG-LLE award through the District Attorneys Council, a jurisdiction must: 1)be ineligible for a direct JAG Grant with BJA, and 2)must submit crime report information. Oklahoma State Statue #74 O.S. § 150.10 requires all state, county, city and town law enforcement agencies to submit crime reports to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. To review this statute, click here: http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=101436

If a jurisdiction is ineligible to apply directly to BJA, and is reporting crime report information, that jurisdiction is eligible to apply for a JAG LLE award through the District Attorneys Council.

Police departments and sheriff's offices must apply through their county commission or city council. Private/nonprofit organizations, campus security departments, jails, and state agencies are NOT eligible to apply for this funding. 

For more information on reporting crime report information, contact the OSBI Field Services at 405-879-2533.

BOARD PRIORITIES: The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Board is charged with reviewing grant proposals and determining awards for the grant funds. The board has limited applications for procuring equipment approved by the DOJ. The maximum award amount is $10,000. Approved equipment includes, but is not limited to:

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: The Federal Grants Division has developed a Web-based Grants Management System. The System, OKGrants, is a “cradle-to-grave” grants management system, which means applications are completed online through the new grants managements system. To access OKGrants, go to https://grants.ok.gov 

Prior to beginning an application online, applicants must register in the OKGrants system and be approved by DAC.

TRAINING FOR APPLICANTS ON THE OKGRANTS SYSTEM: 

DAC will provide web-based training for potential applicants and awardees during the grant period. Webinar dates will be announced as they become available. 

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: The 2024 JAG-LLE application period will open in OKGrants in late August or early September of 2024.

GRANT NOTIFICATION:  To be placed on the mailing list to receive a Notice of Availability of Funds when funds become available, contact the Federal Grants Division, at 405-264-5008 or email dac-grants@dac.state.ok.us and provide your name, agency name, mailing address, and grant name for which you want to receive the Notice of Availability of Funds.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Refer to the Notice of Availability of funds which was mailed to the chief of each eligible jurisdiction or contact Maci Majors at the Federal Grants Division, Oklahoma District Attorneys Council, at 405-264-5008, or via email at DAC-Grants@dac.state.ok.us.