Grant Details:
Application Due Date: December 2010 est
Description: OVERVIEW: The purpose of the JAG Program is to prevent and control crime. Merging the Edward Byrne Memorial Formula Grant and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, the JAG Program provides Oklahoma with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where most needed. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be a(n): a)State Agency; b)Unit of Local Government (i.e., city, county, town); c)Tribal Government; or d)Private, Non-profit Community-based Organization. PURPOSE AREAS: There are six purpose areas under which JAG applications may fall. Each funding year, the Justice Assistance Grant Board prioritizes funding under these purpose areas. The purpose areas are: 1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs BOARD PRIORITIES: The JAG Board comprised of 17 voting and non-voting members, is charged with reviewing grant proposals and determining awards for the grant funds. Although there are six allowable purpose areas under the JAG, the Board will establish the specific priorities for funding. The application will specify the priority areas and only applications within these areas will be considered. TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION: To be placed on the mailing list to receive a Notice of Availability of Funds, contact the Federal Grants Division at 405/264-5008. More Application Information in November 2010
Organization Information:
Organization: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Website: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/index.html
Contact Information:
Contact Name: DeLynn Fudge
Contact Email: delynn.fudge@dac.state.ok.us
Contact Phone: 405-264-5008
More Information:
http://www.ok.gov/dac/Federal_Grants/Grants_Available/Grants:_Recovery_Act_-_Justice_Assistance_Grant.html
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