Request for Applications -
The Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Subgrant Request For Applications is open. For submittal, the signed application, assurances and budget and other required documentation must be emailed to ocja@dps.state.nv.us The deadline for Subgrant applications is on or before Monday, September 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Contact OCJA at 775-687-1500 or ocja@dps.state.nv.us for the correct application forms.
The JAG Program is the primary provider of federal criminal
justice funding to the state and local jurisdictions in Nevada and provides
additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training,
technical assistance and information systems for criminal justice. OCJA will
provide JAG grant resources to projects with a high probability of improving
the performance of the criminal justice system and increase Nevada’s capacity
to prevent and reduce violent crime, disruption of drug and gang activity,
illegal drug sales and distribution, and human trafficking for safer Nevada
communities. Projects funded with the JAG program will enhance the rule of law
by strengthening court programs, prosecution, defense, reentry programs, and
system improvements for criminal justice with technology across the state. JAG
funds can be used as “seed” money for pilot projects.
The JAG statute
defines “criminal justice” as “activities pertaining to crime prevention,
control, or reduction, or the enforcement of the criminal law, including, but
not limited to, police efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or to
apprehend criminals, activities of courts having criminal jurisdiction, and
related agencies (including but not limited to prosecutorial and defender
services, and pretrial service or release agencies) activities of corrections, probation, or
parole authorities and related agencies assisting in the rehabilitation,
supervision, and care of criminal offenders, and programs relating to the
prevention, control, or reduction of narcotic addiction.”
Distribution of Grant Funds
JAG is a federal formula grant.
Federal guidelines for JAG stipulate that a minimum of 80.3% of Nevada’s JAG
award be passed through to local jurisdictions and a maximum of 18% may be
passed to state agencies.
All subrecipients must comply
with all applicable provisions of the Federal Program Guidelines, and the
requirements of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Guide.
For additional information contact us at (775) 687-1500 or ocja@dps.state.nv.us
OCJA staff encourages all grant applicants to please visit the www.crimesolutions.govwebsite for evidence-based programs. Applicants who plan to adhere to an evidence-informed program will receive bonus points during the grant application review process.