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The Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, administered in Maryland by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services (GOCPYVS), provides federal pass-through funding to support a broad range of criminal justice initiatives. Eligible activities include reducing violent crime, supporting crime victims, improving prosecution and adjudication, and advancing rehabilitation programs.
Eligible applicants include local and state law enforcement agencies, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and institutions of higher learning operating in Maryland. Funding amounts are specified per Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); the SFY 2026 NOFA has been released. Applications undergo a public comment period prior to submission.
The program has been administered by Maryland's Governor's Office for over a decade.
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Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (BJAG) - Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy Changing Authorized Official Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (BJAG) Byrne Justice Assistance Grants support a broad range of state and local criminal justice initiatives critical to Maryland's ultimate goal of safe communities.
Funds are intended to reduce existing gaps in service that impact violent crime, crime victims, enforcement, prosecution, adjudication, detention, and rehabilitation. Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application citizen review The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy is providing the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program draft application for public comment. This requirement can be found in the federal solicitation.
Any comments or feedback should be directed to Quentin Jones , Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Manager. The draft narrative may be found below under Additional Documents. In 2002, Congress funded (though never authorized) a separate Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program to provide grants directly to local law enforcement agencies.
In 2005, Congress fused the two programs, creating the current Justice Assistance Grants. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy has administered the Byrne Justice Assistance Grants funds for over ten years. Faith-based organizations Institutes of higher learning Local government agencies State government agencies Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) SFY 2026 Edward J.
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant NOFA SFY26 BJAG Application TA Call FFY2024 Federal BJAG Application Narrative Projected NOFA Release Month Projected Application Month Executive Director Dorothy Lennig Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Main Office: 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032 Services - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB): 6776 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 209 Using The Handle with Care Dashboard Pausing over a data point on a chart may reveal additional breakdowns for that data point.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and state law enforcement agencies, local and state government agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and institutions of higher learning in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is funded by Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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