BJA FY 24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program- State Solicitation
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and
the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible states.
BJA will issue a separate solicitation for applications from units of local government.
For more information on the JAG Program, please refer to the JAG Fact Sheet and/or JAG Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Statutory Authority:
The JAG Program is authorized by Title I of Public Law 90-351 (generally codified at 34 U.S.C.
10151-10726), including subpart 1 of part E (codified at 34 U.S.C.
10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C.
530C(a).
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to award Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds to eligible states.
BJA will issue a separate solicitation for applications from units of local government.
For more information on the JAG Program, please refer to the JAG Fact Sheet and/or JAG Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Statutory Authority:
The JAG Program is authorized by Title I of Public Law 90-351 (generally codified at 34 U.S.C.
10151-10726), including subpart 1 of part E (codified at 34 U.S.C.
10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C.
530C(a).
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172238
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Only the Lead State Agency (or Agencies), as determined by the Governor of each Highlands State, may be the applicant for funding under the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program.
If the Governor assigns multiple Lead Agencies, those Agencies must coordinate on funding requests prior to submission and ensure no more than the maximum allowable amount is requested through this funding opportunity.
All or part of the funds received by the Lead State Agency may be subawarded to a County or Municipality within the Highlands Region, or to another State Conservation Agency.The current Lead State Agencies are:Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Contact Matt Starr: matthew.starr@ct.govNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
Contact Lynn Kovach: lynn.kovach@parks.ny.govNew Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council.
Contact Liz Ward: elizabeth.ward@highlands.nj.govPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Contact Dan Pierce: danipierce@pa.gov
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172238
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
erich.dietrich@usdoj.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2024-08-30
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2025-01-09
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