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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is sponsored by Various State Administering Agencies (e.g., Texas Association of Counties, Iowa Department of Public Safety - Office of Drug Control Policy). The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions.
It provides financial assistance to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. Funds can be used for law enforcement programs, including technology upgrades, investigative tools, and protective gear. The program is administered at the state level, with states then allocating funds through formulas or a competitive application process.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State governments, as well as city and county departments of criminal justice and law enforcement agencies. Specific eligibility may vary by state's solicitation (e.g., some state solicitations may be open only to state agencies or local jurisdictions). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by state and specific solicitation (e.g., $14,487,592 total anticipated for Texas Local Solicitation; ~$1,800,000 for Iowa FY25). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is funded by Various State Administering Agencies (e.g., Texas Association of Counties, Iowa Department of Public Safety - Office of Drug Control Policy). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
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