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

Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC)

Funder Type: State Government	Award Amount: Varies
Deadlines: 06/18/10	Status: Active
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Award Description:
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics calculates, for each state and territory, a minimum base allocation which, based on the statutory JAG formula, can be enhanced by (1) the state's share of the national population, and (2) the state's share of the country's Part 1 violent crime statistics. Once the state funding is calculated, 60 percent of the allocation is awarded to the state, and 40 percent to eligible units of local government. States also have a variable percentage of the allocation that is required to be "passed through" to units of local government. This amount, also calculated by BJS, is based on each state's crime expenditures.
Eligibility Description:
Kansas local units of governments, Native American tribes and not for profit and faith based organizations may apply. Grant funds must be requested within the seven purpose areas. Since this grant is competitive, there is a yearly application process with no guarantee of continued funding. In distributing grant funds, priority will be given to applicants who are not eligible to apply directly to the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance for JAG funding.
Summary:
Established to streamline justice funding and grant administration, the JAG Program supports a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs and conditions. JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. Purpose Areas: JAG funds may be used for local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, as well as criminal justice-related research and evaluation activities that will improve or enhance: (1) law enforcement programs; (2) prosecution and court programs; (3) prevention and education programs; (4) corrections and community corrections programs; (5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; (6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; (7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). Priority is for evidence-based or evidence-generating practices. No JAG funds may be expended outside of the JAG purpose areas. Even within the purpose areas, however, JAG funds may not be used directly or indirectly for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. Nor may JAG funds be used directly or indirectly to provide for any of the following matters unless there is certified by the authorizing state agency to be extraordinary and exigent circumstances existing, making them essential to the maintenance of public safety and good order: (1) vehicles (excluding police cruisers), vessels (excluding police boats), or aircraft (excluding police helicopters); (2) luxury items; (3) real estate; (4) construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions) or any similar matters. These grant funds shall not supplant other funds that would otherwise be available for the grant project. The KCJCC has determined that the following limitations will apply: (1) Hospitality costs cannot be charged to the JAG project; food and beverages are allowable only if an integral and essential part of the proposed grant project and must meet the requirements of the Federal Financial Guide. (2) Equipment and hardware are unallowable unless necessary and essential to the grant project's success. (3) Supplies must be itemized; all miscellaneous supplies will be denied. (4) Costs incurred in applying for, administering, or auditing the grant are not allowed. No indirect costs are allowed. (5) Funds cannot be used for lobbying, fundraising or research projects. Funds may not be used directly or indirectly for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. The use of grant funds is prohibited for grant projects that offer a low probability of improving services or decreasing crime as determined by fiscal and grant project compliance reviews. Misuse of grant funds may result in a range of penalties, including suspension of current and future funds, suspension or debarment from federal grants, recoupment of monies provided under a grant and civil and/or criminal penalties.

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Kim Gerety or Lori Jensen
Governor's Grants Program Office

Address:
900 SW Jackson St.
Landon State Office Building, Rm. 304 North
Topeka, KS 66612

Telephone: (785) 291-3205
URL: http://governor.ks.gov/grants-program/grant-opportunities/261-edward-j-byrne-memorial-justice-assistance-grant-jag

Date Added: 06/22/09