Grant Details

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.

JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas:

• Law enforcement programs.
• Prosecution and court programs.
• Prevention and education programs.
• Corrections and community corrections programs.
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
• Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams

In 2024, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety provides funding to:

• Law Enforcement Programs
• Prevention and Education Programs

These purpose areas are intended to sustain evidence-based programs that address national priorities such as violent crimes, gun violence, and smart policing within the framework of the New Mexico HIDTA Threat Assessment and Drug Strategy.

Eligible activities/costs include:

• Personnel and fringe benefits
• Contractual costs
• Other Costs, including Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Confidential Funds, Other Costs such as telecommunication, equipment maintenance, fuel, and vehicle maintenance, janitorial or security services, and registration fees