The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs.
Lottery Funds are only available to the multi-jurisdictional narcotics task forces. These funds are awarded in conjunction with the annual JAG awards.
- The application submission period has ended. We are not accepting any applications at this time.
Eligible Program Participants
Grant funds can be disbursed only to a state agency or local unit of government.
- A unit of local government is any city, county, or other political subdivision of a state and includes an Indian tribe that performs law enforcement functions as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.
The state or unit of local government (grantee) applies for and receives grant funds on behalf of the local criminal justice agencies or court (the “implementing agency”).
- Grant funds cannot be awarded to non-government victim/witness assistance programs and domestic violence programs, but a grantee may contract for services from such an organization.
Authorized Uses
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 one or more of the following purpose areas:
- Law Enforcement
- Prevention/Education
- Corrections/Community Corrections
- Drug Treatment
- Prosecution/Courts
- Planning/Evaluation/Technology Improvement
- Crime Victim and Witness Programs (other than victim/witness compensation)
Prohibited Uses
Grant funds cannot be used to supplant state and local funds. In addition,
- JAG funds cannot be used for firearms, ammunition, canine expenses, or construction projects.
- Lottery funds cannot be used for personnel costs or buy funds.
Length of Award
Grants are awarded for a maximum of one year. Continued funding cannot be guaranteed. Applicants should secure local funding so that projects may be continued after the grant ends.
Grant Applications
The application submission period has ended. We are not accepting any applications at this time.
Application/Award Timeline
The JAG program and Lottery funds are awarded annually.
- April: Notice of funding availability is made.
- May: Applications deadline.
- June: North Dakota Drug and Violent Crime Policy Board meets to award funds.
- July: Award and denial letters are distributed to applicants.
- January: JAG/Lottery annual projects commence.
Lottery Grant Awards
Minutes of the Drug and Violent Crime Policy Board (which reviewed the grant applications) can be found on the Meetings page. The grant awards require a 35% match of local funds. Grant funds are disbursed as reimbursements, for 65% of the total amount requested.
Grant Solicitation
North Dakota’s USDOJ JAG Grant Program FY 2017 State Solicitation is the initial step in securing funds for the state. Written comments may be submitted to BCI, PO Box 1054, Bismarck, North Dakota 58502-1054. Comments must be received no later than September 9, 2017. The application was provided to the ND Department of Commerce on August 9, 2017.