GRANT TITLE: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)

OVERVIEW: 

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) is a federal criminal justice grant that helps states/territories, tribal nations and local governments meet identified needs and improve the administration of justice.

The existence of the Byrne JAG grant, including the amount each state/territory receives and the types of programs that can be funded, are outlined in federal law. The grant itself is provided to the District Attorneys Council through the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The amount we receive is calculated by a congressionally determined formula which analyzes our state's population and rate of violent crime. Importantly, local governments (think cities), of a certain size will apply directly for Byrne JAG through BJA. If you aren’t sure if this applies to your jurisdiction, reach out to us and we can let you know! 

ELIGIBILITY:  To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be a(n): a) State Agency; b) Unit of local Government (i.e., city, county, or town); c) Tribal Government; or d) Private, Non-profit Community - Based Organization. 
 

PURPOSE AREAS:  There are seven purpose areas under which JAG applications may fall. Each funding year, the Justice Assistance Grant Board prioritizes funding under these purpose areas. The purpose areas are:

1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
7. Crime Prevention and Witness Programs (Other Than Compensation)
8. Mental Health Programs and Related Law Enforcement and Corrections Programs, including Behavioral Programs and Crisis Interventions Teams                                                                                                                                                                                             

BOARD PRIORITIES: The JAG Board, comprised of 17 voting and non-voting members, is charged with reviewing grant proposals and determining awards for the grant funds. Although there are six allowable purpose areas under the JAG, the Board will establish the specific priorities for funding. The application will specify the priority areas and only applications within these areas will be considered.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: Applications are currently closed, and will open again in 2025.    

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: Contact Maci Majors, Grant Programs Specialist, Federal Grants Division, at 405-264-5008 or via email at DAC-Grants@dac.state.ok.us.