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 Programs
- Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
- Crime Prevention and Witness Programs (Other Than Compensation)
- Mental Health Programs and Related Law Enforcement and Corrections Programs, including Behavioral Programs and Crisis Interventions Teams
In Oklahoma, the District Attorney's Council (DAC) is designated as the State Administering Agency for criminal justice and victims' assistance programs.
Up to $2,433,574 was available in 2023.
2018-2024 grant awards may be found at: https://oklahoma.gov/dac/grants/grant-divisions/grant-recipients.html
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: