2022 Justice Assistance Grant Program 

Overview

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 

The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. 

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to states and units of local government. 

This JAG award will be used to support criminal justice initiatives that fall under one or more of the allowable Program Areas. Funded programs or initiatives may include multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces, crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, justice information sharing initiatives, or other programs aimed at reducing crime and/or enhancing public/officer safety.

PROGRAM AREAS

In general, JAG funds may be used to hire additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following program areas:  

» Law enforcement programs 

» Prosecution and court programs 

» Prevention and education programs 

» Corrections and community corrections programs 

» Drug treatment and enforcement programs 

» Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs 

» Mental health programs related to law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams

Note that the 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, including juveniles, activities of courts having criminal jurisdiction, and related agencies (including but not limited to prosecutorial and defender services, juvenile delinquency agencies, 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 and juvenile delinquency.”

JAG GRANT FUNDING IN COBB COUNTY  

Annually, the Cobb County CDBG Program Office requests proposals from local non-profit organizations, participating cities in Cobb County, Cobb County Departments, and other public agencies including local housing authorities, mental and public health agencies to carry out eligible activities in the County. In Program Year (PY) 2021, Cobb County received $119,959.00 in JAG funding. 

Funding for this application cycle is contingent upon the availability of BJA funding for the JAG Program and there is no guarantee that any funds will be allocated to subgrantees. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Costs associated with the preparation of this application shall be the responsibility of the Applicant. Applications will become the property of Cobb County.

Grant Application for FY 2022 [Grant Period: October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2025]

Applications electronically through SurveyMonkey Apply and will be accepted from May 16,2022 to July 8,2022.

ELIGIBILITY DETAILS

Applicants are limited to units of local government, law enforcement agencies, and non-profit organizations and must comply with federal guidelines contained in 2 C.F.R Part 200 and the DOJ Financial Guide.

UNALLOWABLE COSTS 

JAG funds may not be used (directly or indirectly) for any purpose prohibited by federal statute or regulation, including those purposes specifically prohibited by the JAG Program statute as set forth in 34 U.S.C. § 10152. JAG funds may not be used (directly or indirectly) for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. Additionally, grant funds may not be used for any of the following items:

» Vehicles, vessels, or aircraft. 

» Luxury items. 

» Real estate. 

» Construction projects. 

» Any similar matters or items as identified by the DOJ. 

Additionally, federal law prohibits the use of federal funds for certain activities irrespective of the federal funding source or the specifics of the grant program. 

These prohibitions include but may not be limited to: 

» Lobbying 

» Fundraising  

» State and local taxes 

» Entertainment  

» Fines and penalties 

» Home office workspace and related utilities 

» Bar charges/alcoholic beverages  

» Membership fees to organizations whose primary activity is lobbying 

» Compensation of Federal Employees

» Land acquisition

SUPPLANTING PROHIBITED 

JAG funds may not be used to supplant state or local funds but must be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for criminal justice activities. 

Although supplanting is prohibited, the leveraging of federal funding is encouraged. 

MATCHING FUNDS

There is no match requirement for JAG funding.

JAG award funds may not be used as a match for other federal awards.

AVAILIBILITY OF FUNDS

This solicitation, and awards (if any are made) under this solicitation, are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by the agency or by law. In addition, nothing in this solicitation is intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

PERFORMANCE REPORTS

Performance reports provide information relevant to the performance and activities of a plan, program, or project. Performance reports are submitted by recipients on a quarterly basis for the lifetime of the grant or until all funds are expended. Quarterly performance reports must be submitted by the tenth day of the month following the end of the quarter. Reporting requirements will be specified in the awarding agreement should one be awarded. Questions concerning performance reporting should be directed to the Program Manager for the award.