GRANT TITLE: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)

OVERVIEW: The purpose of the JAG Program is to prevent and control crime. Merging the Edward Byrne Memorial Formula Grant and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, the JAG Program provides Oklahoma with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where most needed.

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be a(n): a)State Agency; b)Unit of Local Government (i.e., city, county, town); c)Tribal Government; or d)Private, Non-profit Community-based Organization.

PURPOSE AREAS: There are six purpose areas under which JAG applications may fall. Each funding year, the Justice Assistance Grant Board prioritizes funding under these purpose areas. The purpose areas are:

1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs

BOARD PRIORITIES: The JAG Board comprised of 17 voting and non-voting members, is charged with reviewing grant proposals and determining awards for the grant funds. Although there are six allowable purpose areas under the JAG, the Board will establish the specific priorities for funding. The application will specify the priority areas and only applications within these areas will be considered.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: The 2008 JAG application period has passed. Depending on federal funding, it is anticipated that grant funds will be available in 2009.

TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION: To be placed on the mailing list to receive a Notice of Availability of Funds, contact the Federal Grants Division at 405/264-5008 or e-mail Veronica Kornegay at veronica.kornegay@dac.state.ok.us and provide your name, agency name, mailing address, and grant name for which you want to receive the Notice of Availability.