Purpose
The purpose of the JAG grant program is to assist state and local units of government and tribes in supporting a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on state and local needs and conditions. JAG funds are intended to support the following purpose areas: (1) law enforcement programs; (2) prosecution and court programs, including indigent defense; (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); and (8) mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs. The Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council provides oversight of the grant program.
Eligible Applicants
State and local units of governments, Native American tribes and nonprofit and faith based organizations.
Funding Source
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
To Apply
Applications are being accepted at this time. 2021 JAG Solicitation
Reports
Kansas Statewide Strategic Plan
Press Release
2020 JAG Awards Press Release