Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program And Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Lottery Funds

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.

 

Lottery Funds are only available to the multi-jurisdictional narcotics task forces. These funds are awarded in conjunction with the annual JAG awards.

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Now Accepting Applications

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Eligibility Requirements

  • State or local governments
  • Indian Tribes
  • Non-government victim/witness assistance programs
  • Domestic violence programs

Must:

  • Support JAG purpose areas
  • Be registered with SAM.gov
  • Have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be in good standing

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Funding Overview

  • JAG Funds: To support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions
  • Lottery Funds: Only for multi-jurisdictional narcotics task forces; awarded with JAG

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Authorized Uses

Funding can support 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
  • Crime victim and witness programs (excluding compensation)

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Prohibited Uses

 

JAG funds cannot be used for:

  • Supplanting existing state and local funds
  • Firearms/ammunition
  • Canine costs
  • Construction projects
  • Reoccurring Warranty/maintenance
  • Lobbying, research, or fundraising

 

Lottery funds cannot be used for:

  • Personnel costs
  • Buy funds

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Application and Award Timeline

  • July: Notice of funding
  • August 15: Application deadline
  • September: Drug and Violent Crime Policy Board meets
  • October: Awards/denials sent
  • January 2026: Projects begin

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Award Details

 

Grant Period

  • Start Date: January 1, 2026
  • End Date: December 31, 2026

Continued funding beyond this period is not guaranteed. Applicants should plan for sustainability through local or alternative funding sources.

 

Reporting Requirements

This is a reimbursement-based grant. All submitted expenses must include full and detailed documentation, including:

  • Invoices
  • Timesheets and payroll records

This grant has a 35% local cash match requirement for JAG funding

 

Required Reports:

  • Quarterly SFR (Summary Financial Report)
    • Payment request system
  • Semi-Annual Progress Reports
    • Reimbursement may be withheld for incomplete or late reports

Additional Requirements:

  • Site visits or desk reviews may be conducted

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Evaluation Criteria

  1. Application quality
  2. Risk assessment
  3. Demonstrated need
  4. Project feasibility
  5. Criminal justice impact
  6. Agency coordination

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Additional Notes

  • JAG funding originates from the U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance
  • Federal rules may change – contracts may be revised or canceled
  • Technical assistance available: 701-328-2210 ask for Grants Management

Office of Attorney General
General Inquiries
(701) 328-2210

Consumer
Protection

(701) 328-3404
1-800-472-2600 within ND only

BCI
Tip Line

1-800-472-2185 within ND only

Concealed Weapon
Licensing Unit

(701) 328-5523

National Human Trafficking
Resource Center

1-888-373-7888