Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
The JAG program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, courts, crime prevention and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, technology improvement, and crime victim and witness initiatives and mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. Read about Officer Edward R. Byrne.
The JAG Program is authorized by Title I of Public Law No. 90-351 (generally codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10726), including subpart 1 of part E (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C. 530C (a)
2023 JAG Program
BJA requires states receiving JAG funds to develop a multi-year strategic plan for the JAG program. California updated its multi-year state strategy in 2022 and combined the information received from the most recent planning process with the Program Purpose Areas (PPA) that have been in place since 2013. Five PPAs were identified and each of these PPAs includes underlying priority areas of need. Applicants for 2023 JAG funding were restricted to proposals that address one or more of the identified PPAs and include one or more related priority areas of need.
PPAs Identified for 2023 JAG
- Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs
- Drug treatment and enforcement programs
- Prevention and education programs
- Law enforcement programs
- Prosecution and court programs
Successful proposals are funded for a 42-month grant term, a three-year grant service period (6/1/2023 to 6/30/2026) and a six-month period (7/1/2026-12/31/2026) for the sole purpose of completing a final evaluation report and a financial audit.
Small Counties
| # | County | Lead Agency | Program Purpose Area | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Dorado | Public Defender's Office | Prosecution & Court | $660,000 |
| 2 | Humboldt | Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement | $660,000 |
| 3 | Lassen | Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement, Prevention & Education | $658,758 |
| 4 | Madera | Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement | $660,000 |
| 5 | Mariposa | Probation Department | Law Enforcement | $654,615 |
| 6 | Mendocino | Public Defender's Office | Prosecution & Court, Drug Treatment & Enforcement, Mental Health & Related Law Enforcement | $660,000 |
| 7 | Nevada | Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement, Mental Health & Related Law Enforcement | $617,000 |
| 8 | Shasta | Probation Department | Prevention & Education | $660,000 |
| 9 | Tehama | Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement | $660,000 |
Medium Counties
| # | County | Lead Agency | Program Purpose Area | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butte | Probation Department | Prevention & Education, Drug Treatment & Enforcement | $2,145,000 |
| 2 | Placer | Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement, Prevention & Education, Drug Treatment & Enforcement | $2,145,000 |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | County Behavioral Health | Prosecution & Court | $2,145,000 |
| 4 | Santa Barbara | Public Defender's Office | Law Enforcement, Prosecution & Court, Drug Treatment & Enforcement | $715,000 |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | Sheriff's Office | Prevention & Education | $2,138,843 |
| 6 | Solano | Juvenile Probation | Law Enforcement, Prosecution & Court, Prevention & Education, Mental Health & Related Law Enforcement | $1,354,365 |
| 7 | Sonoma | Public Defender's Office | Prosecution & Court | $1,935,333 |
| 8 | Stanislaus | Public Defender's Office | Prosecution & Court | $2,145,000 |
| 9 | Yolo | District Attorney's Office | Prosecution & Court | $2,145,000 |
Large Counties
| # | County | Lead Agency | Program Purpose Area | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno | Probation Department | Prevention & Education | $2,837,831 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | Public Defender's Office | Prosecution & Court | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | Sacramento | Public Defender's Office | Prosecution & Court, Prevention & Education, Drug Treatment & Enforcement, Mental Health & Related Law Enforcement | $3,136,875 |
| 4 | San Diego | Public Defender's Office | Prosecution & Court | $3,136,875 |
| 5 | San Joaquin | District Attorney's Office | Prosecution & Court | $3,130,751 |
| 6 | San Mateo | County of San Mateo | Mental Health & Related Law Enforcement | $3,067,989 |
| 7 | Ventura | Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement, Prevention & Education | $3,136,875 |
In October 2022 the BSCC released the 2023 JAG Request for Proposals (RFP). California's 58 counties were eligible to apply. Funding was awarded to 9 small counties, 9 medium counties and 7 large counties. The total grant agreement term runs from June 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026 for a total of 42 months.
Bidders' Conference
In October 2022 the BSCC held a bidders' conference to provide clarity on the RFP instructions and respond to technical questions. BSCC staff cannot provide assistance nor advice on the preparation of a proposal at these conferences.
Grantee Orientation Recordings
JAG 2023 Grantee Orientation (Virtual) - Jul 12, 2023
JAG 2023 Grantee Orientation (Virtual) - Part 1 - Jul 13, 2023
JAG 2023 Grantee Orientation (Virtual) - Part 2 - Jul 13, 2023
Virtual Binder
Section 1: Welcome, Overview, and Administrative Responsibilities – PowerPoint
Section 2: Fiscal Responsibilities – PowerPoint
File 1: Desk Review Instructions
File 2: Invoicing
File 3: Budget Modifications
Section 3: Data Collection & Evaluation Requirements – PowerPoint
File 1: LEP LER Guidelines
File 2: Race & Ethnicity Form
File 3: AB 1998
File 4: Evaluator Roles
File 5: Data Collection Tips
File 6: Evaluation Resources
Section 4: Program Responsibilities – PowerPoint
File 1: Progress Report
Prior JAG Cohorts
In April 2019, California counties responded to the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program RFP for the JAG grant cycle that ran October 2019 to September 2022.
2019 JAG Executive Steering Committee Roster
Bidders' Conference
2015 JAG Grantee Interactive Map
2015 RFP
In September 2014, California counties responded to the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program RFP for the JAG grant cycle that ran March 2015 to December 2017.
Bidders' Conference
| County Reports | Author/Evaluator |
|---|---|
| Butte County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Gary Bess and Associates |
| Calaveras County Evaluation Report | Evaluators: Sgt. Rachelle Whiting & Sgt. Gregory Stark |
| Contra Costa Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Impact/Justice |
| Humboldt County Evaluation Report | Author: Dawn Arledge, Director of Health |
| Kern County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Transforming Local Communities, Inc. |
| Kings County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Transforming Local Communities, Inc. Los Angeles County |
| Lassen County Evaluation Report | |
| Los Angeles County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Lisa M. Graziano, Ph.D. & Jane Florence Gauthier, Ph.D. |
| Madera County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Jana Price-Sharps, EdD, Forensic Psychologist |
| Mariposa County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: California State University, Chico Research Foundation |
| Mendocino County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Kristy Kelly, M. S., M.F.T. |
| Merced County Evaluation Report | Author: Heidi Szakala |
| Modoc County Evaluation Report | |
| Placer County Evaluation Report | |
| Plumas County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: High Sierra Grants |
| City & County of San Francisco (SF) Reports SF Final Evaluation Report SF Evaluation Attachment A SF Evaluation Attachment B SF Interim Report SF Outcomes Report | Authors: Mika Clark & Jennifer Henderson-Frankes |
| San Benito County Evaluation Report | Authors: Dr. Bryce Westlake and Ann Soliman, San Jose State University |
| San Diego County Evaluation Report | Author: Criminal Justice Clearinghouse |
| San Joaquin County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY DATA CO-OP |
| San Mateo County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: John W. Gardner Center for Youth and their Communities |
| Santa Cruz County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Applied Survey Research |
| Sonoma County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: WestEd Associates & Assistant time |
| Stanislaus County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Gary Bess Associates |
| Tehama County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: Matt Russell, Center for Evaluation & Research |
| Tulare County Evaluation Report | Author: Logan Robertson, Ph.D. |
| Tuolumne County Evaluation Report | Author: Lt. Jarrod Pippin |
| Ventura County Evaluation Report | Evaluator: EVALCORP Research & Consulting |
| Yolo County Evaluation Report | Author: Jonathan W. Caudill, Ph.D. |
JAG Resource Information
As California’s adult and juvenile public safety needs evolve, the BSCC periodically assesses how grant funding should be prioritized within the federal guidelines set by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). A survey was created to help identify unmet and under-served needs within the eight Program Purpose Areas established by the BJA.
JAG Program Purpose Areas:
- PPA 1 – Law enforcement programs
- PPA 2 – Prosecution and court programs
- PPA 3 – Prevention and education programs
- PPA 4 – Corrections and community corrections programs
- PPA 5 – Drug treatment and enforcement programs
- PPA 6 – Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
- PPA 7 – Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation)
- PPA 8 – Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams
The Board considered the survey responses at its November 18, 2021 meeting for incorporation in the Request for Proposals for the current grant cycle.
JAG: Results of Information Gathering Process to Inform the Multi-Year JAG State Strategy
BSCC Applications to BJA for Byrne JAG Funding
- 2023 Application to BJA
- 2022 Application to BJA
- 2019 Application to BJA
- 2018 Application to BJA
- 2017 Application to BJA
- 2016 Application to BJA
BJA JAG Awards to California
Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Bureau of Justice Assistance: Byrne JAG Page
- 2020 Byrne JAG Program Fact Sheet
- 34 USC Subtitle I, CHAPTER 101, SUBCHAPTER V, Part A: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
- The 8 Byrne JAG Purpose Areas
- Byrne JAG Program Formula Explained
Examples of Evidence-Based Programs
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Funding Recommendations: Requesting Approval - PDF
Contact the BSCC regarding the JAG Program
To provide general public comment submit an email to: JAG2022@bscc.ca.gov
JAG Contacts:
- Ian Silva, Field Representative, at Ian.Silva@bscc.ca.gov
- Chad Norred, Program Analyst, at Chad.Norred@bscc.ca.gov
Archive
For FY 2017 JAG funding, OJP sought to impose conditions related to immigration enforcement as requirements for state and local governments to receive JAG funding. On November 20, 2018, a United States District Court for the Northern District of California entered an order enjoining the enforcement of these immigration enforcement conditions. Consequently, the Bureau of Justice Assistance will not enforce these conditions against the State of California or any subrecipients that receive JAG funding through the Board of State and Community Corrections.
In March 2013, as part of the state’s planning process for its federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) allocation, the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) began working with the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) to develop a stakeholder engagement strategy to inform the planning process in the development of the four-year strategy for the JAG program. As part of this engagement strategy, BSCC sought input from traditional and non-traditional partners across the state on:
- past investments;
- priority project types and initiatives within the seven JAG purpose areas; and,
- priority purpose areas for funding.
Working with the NCJA, BSCC staff created a 14-question survey, which was distributed to BSCC stakeholder groups through the BSCC website, multiple listservs, and individual email messages beginning on April 1, 2013. The survey closed on April 30, 2013 with 890 responses from around the state and across all elements of the justice system.
The survey was designed so that responses could be sorted by function within the criminal justice system. Analysis focused on finding consensus around the JAG purpose areas in greatest need of limited funds, and determining which projects in each purpose area were viewed as most critical to California’s state and local criminal justice systems.