EDWARD BYRNE

STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

GRANT PROGRAM

The Edward Byrne State and Local Law Enforcement Grant Program was created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and focuses on controlling drug-related crimes and violent crimes to create safer communities.  The Byrne Grant Program is available through Red River Delta LEPC, Inc. as formula grants that are awarded directly to the state and then makes subgrants to local law enforcement agencies.  Programs funded through the Byrne (Anti-Drug) Program require 25 percent in matching funds.  Some programs funded through the Red River Delta District include, but are not limited to: Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force, K-9 Narcotics Unit, Pretrial Intervention, Criminal Patrol, and Drug Knock & Talk.   Please click on available funds to check the status of BYRNE and all other funds available through the district.