Grant Details:
Amount: $250,000
Open Date for Application:
12/16/2011
Application Due Date: TBA
Description: PCCD administers funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), which replaces the former (Byrne) Drug Control and System Improvement and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant programs. Under JAG, 40% of the funds allocated to Pennsylvania are directly federally awarded to qualifying counties/municipalities with the remainder to be administered and subgranted by PCCD.
Maximum grant amount:
Up to $250,000 (with 10% match) for 24 month projects
Application: Concept Paper
JAG Single Application. Note – this is a new format for their funding.
Purpose:
Grants funds are available for new initiatives and the expansion of an existing project. The expansion of an existing program should serve a new target population not previously served or the expansion of an existing program in order to increase the capacity to serve more clients.
PCCD JAG grant program objectives:
Objective 1: Empowering Communities Through Collaboration
Objective 2: Protecting and Supporting Crime Victims
Objective 3: Enhancing Law Enforcement
Objective 4: Justice Reinvestment
Objective 5: Breaking the Cycles of Mental Illness, Substance Abuse and Crime
Objective 6: Evidenced-Based Programming, Practices and Innovation
Objective 7: Innovation in Technology and Information Sharing
Objective 8: Justice Training and Technical Assistance
In addition to the objectives noted above, there are important characteristics that PCCD
will be looking for as it reviews and scores concept papers submitted under this funding
announcement. These JAG funding characteristics include:
v Innovative approaches to solve current and future problems;
v Initiatives developed through collaborative planning efforts;
v Initiatives that pilot solutions to system-wide problems;
v Initiatives that create efficiencies and/or deliver services more effectively;
v Initiatives that are cost effective, sustainable and replicable;
v Initiatives that are based on research or promising practices;
v Public/private/philanthropic partnerships; and
v Assessments and evaluations which will assist PCCD in making more informed policy
and funding decisions.
Eligibility:
Applicants must first register through Egrants and CCR before applying.
Announcement and Guidelines
Assistance:
Due to the competitive nature of these awards, PCCD Program Staff will not be able to answer questions about how an applicant should respond to any section of this funding announcement. PCCD may only field questions to clarify the funding announcement. If applicants require assistance, go to the PCCD website and submit questions online by filling out this form: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/funding/5424/egrants_questionaire/1053100
All questions regarding this funding announcement must be received by close of business on February 1, 2012. PCCD staff will monitor this account on a regular basis, and all questions and answers will be posted on PCCD’s website at: http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/funding/5424/more_page_25/590334
Questions concerning the Egrants system should be made directly to the Egrants Help Desk by phoning (717) 787-5887 or toll-free within Pennsylvania at (800) 692-7292, option 9 and then option 6. Please note: While Egrants will accept your application up until midnight of the due date, Help Desk staff will not be available after 4:00 p.m.
Organization Information:
Organization: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Website: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/index.html
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Samantha L. Dorm, Development Coordinator
Contact Phone: (717) 291-4740
More Information:
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/funding/5424/more_page_25/590334
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