Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
Forecasted
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) supports Rhode Island justice agencies and organizations with resources for public safety work that advances equity, access to justice, and community trust.
Funder: Rhode Island Public Safety Grant Administration Office
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based allocations; reimbursement-based awards
Summary: Supports criminal justice and public safety initiatives, including personnel, equipment, training, research, and information systems in Rhode Island.
Key Information: Funds must supplement existing resources, not replace funding already allocated to the proposed work.
Description
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is administered in Rhode Island by the Public Safety Grant Administration Office (PSGAO). It provides resources for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems. Supported work spans law enforcement, courts, prevention, corrections, drug treatment, victim services, and planning and evaluation.
The program and the Office of Justice Programs prioritize civil rights and equity, access to justice, support for crime victims and people impacted by the justice system, community safety, and trust between law enforcement and communities. Research-related uses include evaluation, forensics, data collection, and technology improvement. In its preapplication session, PSGAO emphasized statewide or regional benefit, feasible implementation timelines, and the ability to sustain ongoing costs after federal funding ends.
