Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) was designed to streamline justice funding and grant administration. The program blended funding for Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance (also known as ADAA) and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant programs to provide agencies 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. •Prosecution and court programs. •Prevention and education programs. •Corrections and community corrections. •Drug treatment and enforcement. •Crime victim and witness initiatives. •Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.