Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (Minnesota)

 
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    CFDA#

    16.738     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Minnesota Department of Public Safety

    Summary

    The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control drug trafficking, drug related crime, and violent crime. Based on their own local needs and conditions, agencies are provided 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 programs
    • Prosecution and court programs
    • Prevention and education programs
    • Corrections and community corrections programs
    • Drug treatment and enforcement programs
    • Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
    • Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation)
    • Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams 

    The Minnesota Byrne Justice Assistance Grants strategic planning process identified criminal and juvenile justice intervention for adults and juveniles as a public safety funding priority. Additionally, top concerns include drug and alcohol abuse as well as addressing mental health issues, including cooccurring issues.


    Examples of eligible activities includes, but are not limited to:

    • Restorative practices - Providing a safe space to talk and come up with solutions (such as restorative circles)
    • Diversion options - Alternative options for people other than entering the criminal justice system
    • Bail reform - Removing the barrier of having enough money to be released from detention and instead, focusing on an individual's chances of harming others
    • Targeted Community Engagement through outreach and situational de-escalation
    • Systems change work - Getting public support to address a root cause of a problem in the criminal justice system and educating others on the solution
    • Case management - Providing support around basic needs and to help a person meet their goals
    • Mental health - Using mental health services as a problem solving solution (such as training school staff and students)
    • Pretrial services - Supervision and monitoring of defendants during pretrial period
    • Reentry services - Providing support and programming for people returning from a corrections institution
    • Screening and Assessment - Adding these tools to a process to correctly identify issues earlier enough to address and give information to help with decision making
    • Addressing Criminogenic Needs - Targeting criminal thinking, behavior and identity through cognitive behavioral interventions
    • Family Engagement - Focusing on the family as a whole and increased family involvement
    • Address substance use disorder or behavioral health care
    • Recidivism Reduction
    • Reducing Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Justice Systems


     

    History of Funding

    2021 grantees can be seen at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/grants/Documents/JAG%202021%20Program%20Update.pdf

    2022 grantees can be seen at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/grants/Documents/JAG%202022%20Program%20Update.pdf

    Additional Information

    Ineligible Projects Expenses and Other Considerations Include but are not limited to:

    • Capital expenses such as building improvements or facility remodeling.
    • Funding must supplement, not supplant state and local government funds.
    • Gift cards and all food expenses.
    • Other items unallowable with federal funds. (Reference in the DOJ Financial Guide)

    Contacts

    Tricia Hummel

    Tricia Hummel
    Office of Justice Programs
    445 Minnesota Street
    St. Paul, MN 55101
    (651) 201-7320
    651-284-3317
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Minnesota local units of government including cities, counties, townships, and tribal governments. A nonprofit is eligible to apply as long as they have a valid Variable Pass-Thru Waiver.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by February 14th, 2023. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Approximately $2,000,000 is available in 2023. Grant awards may range from $150,000 - $250,000. No match is required, but evidence of tangible local and community support will strengthen the application. Project period is two years, beginning January 1, 2023.

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