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Criminal Justice Grants is a grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) that funds Florida's criminal justice community through federal and state grant programs. FDLE serves as the State Administering Agency (SAA) for U.S. Department of Justice programs, including those from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
The program distributes federal funds and state pass-through grants to support law enforcement, crime prevention, victim services, and justice system improvements. FDLE provides assistance during the application and post-award phases. Eligible applicants include local law enforcement agencies, criminal justice agencies, and qualifying nonprofits in Florida.
Award amounts vary by program.
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FDLE - Criminal Justice Grants FDLE Grant Program / Criminal Justice Grants Planning and Budgeting Bureau Immigration Grant Program (IGP) Resources and Forms The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Criminal Justice Grants (CJG) serves as the State Administering Agency (SAA) for various federal grant programs awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
CJG secures, distributes and manages federal grant funds for Florida's criminal justice community. In addition to federal funds, CJG also administers state grants for pass-through to local law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and some non-profits, as appropriated by the Florida Legislature. CJG is divided between two units – the Subgrant Application & Management (SAM) Unit and the Compliance Performance and Reporting (CPR) Unit.
The SAM Unit serves as the primary point-of-contact for recipients and is responsible for all federal award applications, grant adjustments, claims, financial closeouts, and program generated income (PGI) reporting. The CPR Unit is responsible for all recipient performance reviews, monitoring, audit reviews, award closeouts, etc. Criminal Justice Grants aids recipients in managing their awards.
CJG provides assistance during the application and project development phase to ensure the proposed project is allowable under the federal program. CJG also serves recipients post-award by sending reminders of upcoming deadlines and assisting with the submission of required reports. Additionally, CJG is responsible for ensuring recipients receive the training and technical assistance required to manage their projects.
CJG secures, distributes and manages federal grant funds for Florida’s criminal justice community. In addition to federal funds, CJG also administers state grants for pass-through to local law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and some non-profits, as appropriated by the Florida Legislature.
To access information on one or more of our programs, please select the appropriate program located below: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) This program provides funds to local and tribal units of government as well as state criminal justice agencies, to enhance initiatives in their jurisdiction.
More information about the JAG program Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) This program provides funds to address the problem of violent crime in communities across the nation.
More information about the PSN program Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) This program funds projects which allow state and county detention facilities to re-examine the manner in which they provide substance abuse treatment to individuals in correctional custody.
More information about the RSAT program State Financial Assistance (SFA) This program provides funding to local criminal justice agencies, institutions of higher education, and non-profits, as appropriated by the Florida Legislature. More information about the SFA program Florida Department of Law Enforcement Priorities
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local law enforcement agencies, criminal justice agencies, and nonprofits in Florida. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) is sponsored by Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). FDLE serves as the State Administering Agency for various federal and state grant programs for Florida's criminal justice community. This program supports public safety initiatives at the state and local levels, including funding for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services, and community organizations engaged in crime prevention solutions.
School Security Assessment (SSA) Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). This program provides funding for Florida local law enforcement agencies to conduct physical site security assessments for private schools, provide recommendations on improving infrastructure and safety, assist in developing active assailant response protocols, and consult on implementing threat management programs.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.