Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (Mississippi)

 
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    CFDA#

    16.738     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Mississippi Department of Public Safety

    Summary

    The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control drug trafficking, drug related crime, and violent crime. Based on their own local needs and conditions, agencies are provided with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. 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.
    • Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives.

    In Mississippi, the Department of Public Safety has identified the following targeted areas for JAG funding:

    • Law Enforcement Personnel Support (overtime) for full-time Officers only.
    • Training
    • Operating Expense: Class A police uniforms are fundable. Polo shirts will not be funded.
    • Procuring equipment, technology, and other material directly related to basic law enforcement functions. Examples include lighting, supplies, replacement radios and communication devices, etc
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    JAG funds cannot be used directly or indirectly for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. Additionally, JAG funds may not be used directly or indirectly to pay for any of the following items:
    • Vehicles, vessels, or aircraft
    • Unmanned aerial vehicles/unmanned aircraft, aircraft system, or aerial vehicles (UA/UAS/UAV)
    • Luxury items
    • Real estate
    • Construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions)

    Contacts

    Emberly Holmes

    Emberly Holmes
    Division of Public Safety Planning
    1025 Northpark Drive
    Ridgeland, MS 39157
    (601) 977-3700

    Sharon Nguyen

    Sharon Nguyen
    Post Office Box 958
    Jackson, MS 39205
    (601) 391-4887

    Michael Hall

    Michael Hall
    Office of Justice Programs Division of Public Safety Planning
    152 Watford Parkway Drive
    Canton, MS 39046
    (601) 391-4887
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are limited to local law enforcement agencies and those jurisdictions that receive less than $10,000.00 direct award from Bureau Justice Assistance, Department of Justice. 

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by October 15, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    The state of Mississippi was allocated $1,853,862 in 2024. Individual award amounts vary. There is no match is required. Award periods will extend from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025.

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