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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is a federal grant administered through Pennsylvania's Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that funds criminal justice system improvement projects at the state and local level. JAG provides seed money for drug enforcement, correctional treatment, victim services, juvenile justice, and criminal justice system improvement.
Approximately $7 million is available for Pennsylvania with individual awards up to $250,000. Eligible applicants include local units of government such as counties and municipalities, as well as non-profit organizations working within the criminal justice system.
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2024 Byrne JAG Application | Commission on Crime and Delinquency | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2024 Byrne JAG Application 2024 Byrne JAG Application PDF 2024 Byrne JAG Application</h2>\r\n<p>The federal Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Program provides seed money to assist and state and local government entities in implementing a wide range of drug enforcement, correctional treatment/supervision, victim services, juvenile justice and criminal justice system improvement projects.
</p>\r\n<p>PCCD utilizes an advisory committee structure to identify problems and needs within the criminal justice system. PCCD's advisory committees are comprised of knowledgeable individuals who represent a broad range of state, local, and private sector expertise and who meet regularly to address problems and recommend solutions to improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems as well as victim services systems.
PCCD engages in a deliberate planning process, which includes the incorporation of advisory committee input, to determine how to best utilize JAG funds and, to the extent practicable, build upon the successes of the programs previously supported.
</p>\r\n<p>The federal JAG applications requirements specify that an opportunity to comment on the states' application is provided to citizens to the extent applicable law or established procedures make such opportunity available. Provided below is a link to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s 2024 Byrne JAG application as well as a link to provide PCCD with comments via email.
</p>\r\n<p>Any comments or questions can be sent via email to <a href=\"mailto:RA-PCCD-OCJSI@pa. gov\">RA-PCCD-OCJSI@pa.
gov</a></p>\r\n"}}"> 2024 Byrne JAG Application The federal Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Program provides seed money to assist and state and local government entities in implementing a wide range of drug enforcement, correctional treatment/supervision, victim services, juvenile justice and criminal justice system improvement projects.
PCCD utilizes an advisory committee structure to identify problems and needs within the criminal justice system. PCCD's advisory committees are comprised of knowledgeable individuals who represent a broad range of state, local, and private sector expertise and who meet regularly to address problems and recommend solutions to improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems as well as victim services systems.
PCCD engages in a deliberate planning process, which includes the incorporation of advisory committee input, to determine how to best utilize JAG funds and, to the extent practicable, build upon the successes of the programs previously supported.
The federal JAG applications requirements specify that an opportunity to comment on the states' application is provided to citizens to the extent applicable law or established procedures make such opportunity available. Provided below is a link to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s 2024 Byrne JAG application as well as a link to provide PCCD with comments via email. Any comments or questions can be sent via email to RA-PCCD-OCJSI@pa.
gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local units of government (counties and municipalities) and non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000 per grant (approximately $7 million total available for Pennsylvania). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), administered by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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