The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, per 42 U.S.C. 3751(a). The deadline for the FY 2011 Justice Assistance Grant is July 21, 2011. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance requires that the 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) be available for public comment before the grant is awarded. Attached are links to the application program narrative and budget for your review until Thursday, August 11, 2011.
Your comments may be directed to:
Gail Braun, Grant Administrator
Alec Gorynski, Assistant Grant Administrator
Catherine Hall, Douglas County Grant Officer
Revised Omaha/Douglas County FY2011 Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative
Revised Omaha/Douglas County FY2011 Justice Assistance Grant Budget/Budget Narrative
