JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROGRAM
(JAG)
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) replaces the Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) programs with a single funding mechanism that will simplify the administration process for grantees. JAG will allow states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system, and include, but not limited to: Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force, K-9 Narcotics Unit, Pretrial Intervention, Criminal Patrol, and Drug Knock & Talk. Programs funded through the JAG (Anti-Drug) Program require 25 percent in matching cash funds. Please click on available funds for JAG and all other funds available through the Red River Delta District.
The procedure for allocating JAG funds is a formula based on population and crime statistics in combination with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share. Traditionally, under the Byrne Formula and LLEBG Programs, funds were distributed 60/40 between state and local recipients. This distribution will continue under JAG.