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The '''Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)''' is administered by the | The '''Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)''' is administered by the [[Bureau of Justice Assistance]] (BJA). | ||
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview}} | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview}} | ||
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== Funding == | == Funding == | ||
JAG is funded annually through Congressional appropriations, with allocations based on a formula involving population and crime statistics. For FY 2024, nearly $200 million was available for distribution. Funding is ongoing but subject to yearly budget allocations and performance reviews. | JAG is funded annually through Congressional appropriations, with allocations based on a formula involving population and crime statistics. | ||
For FY 2024, nearly $200 million was available for distribution. Funding is ongoing but subject to yearly budget allocations and performance reviews. | |||
== Leadership == | == Leadership == | ||
The title of the leader of the program is | The title of the leader of the program is Director of the [[Bureau of Justice Assistance]]. | ||
== Website == | == Website == | ||
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== Social Media Accounts == | == Social Media Accounts == | ||
* No specific social media for JAG, but updates can be found through: | * No specific social media for JAG, but updates can be found through: | ||
* https://twitter.com/BJAOJPSolutions Twitter (X): @BJAOJPSolutions | |||
== Wikipedia Article == | == Wikipedia Article == | ||
The title of the Wikipedia article about it is [[wikipedia:Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program|Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program]]. | The title of the Wikipedia article about it is [[wikipedia:Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program|Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:44, 12 December 2024
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) is administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Goals
- Provide critical funding to support a wide range of criminal justice program areas at state, local, and tribal levels.
- Enhance public safety by supporting law enforcement, prosecution, courts, corrections, and community-based prevention programs.
- Encourage innovation, evidence-based practices, and the replication of successful initiatives.
Sponsor
Creation
The JAG Program was established through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005, which merged the Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Program with the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program into one comprehensive funding mechanism.
Funding
JAG is funded annually through Congressional appropriations, with allocations based on a formula involving population and crime statistics.
For FY 2024, nearly $200 million was available for distribution. Funding is ongoing but subject to yearly budget allocations and performance reviews.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Website
https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview
Social Media Accounts
- No specific social media for JAG, but updates can be found through:
- https://twitter.com/BJAOJPSolutions Twitter (X): @BJAOJPSolutions
Wikipedia Article
The title of the Wikipedia article about it is Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.