(JAG)
Purpose of the Funds: The purpose of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, offered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is to promote working partnerships between federal, state, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. Because of the 48-month funding cap, the funds are for start-up efforts, either to attempt a new project design or to replicate a successful project. It is expected that State and local agencies will assume the fiscal responsibility for projects when the federal Byrne JAG funding is no longer available. There is no match required.
Funding Priorities: The goals for the 2010 Colorado Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program as established by the Governor-appointed JAG Board are two-fold:
Goal 1: To prevent and reduce crime and delinquency using collaborative evidence-based and promising practices; and
Goal 2: To improve outcomes through effective and efficient use of resources (financial, community, human) to bridge gaps within the criminal and juvenile justice system.
These funds are for start-up efforts; either to attempt a new project design or to replicate a successful project. Because of the 48-month funding cap, it is expected that State and local agencies will assume fiscal responsibility for projects when the federal JAG funding is no longer available.
Applicants are highly encouraged to consider use of research, evidence-based or promising practices, programs and activities.
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 program areas:
- Law enforcement programs
- Prevention and education programs.
- Drug treatment programs.
- Corrections and community corrections programs (including reentry) .
- Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
- Prosecution and court programs.
- Crime Victims and Witness Protection (other than compensation).
Eligibility & Requirements: Units of government at the municipal, county and state level, including special districts may apply to the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance, Division of Criminal Justice, for a JAG grant. The JAG program strongly encourages partnerships, so applications may support projects involving combined teams of agencies at all levels and including non-profit organizations. However, non-profit organizations cannot apply directly for JAG funding*. Non-profit organizations may participate as a team member, with the government agency assuming overall responsibility and leadership for a project.
*The JAG Board finds that to prevent fragmentation of law enforcement it will accept limited grant applications from non-profit organizations representing statewide associations of local law enforcement. These non-profits must include in their applications how the grant will benefit statewide priorities adopted annually by the Board.
Solicitation Schedule: The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) opens up for applications in late winter or early spring of each year (dependent on federal allocations). Generally, six weeks are given between the announcement and when applications will be due. The JAG Board meets to make preliminary funding decision in May/June and then final decisions are made in July after the reconsideration process. Grant periods are October 1 to September 30 of each year.
Important Information Regarding New Requirements
For
Receipt of Federal Funding
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) encourages all potential grant applicants who plan to apply for federal funding from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice or any other agency, including direct awards from the federal government to make sure that their agency has a Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and has registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. These are required as part of the implementation of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Transparency Act) that went into effect January 1, 2009.
A DUNS number is a unique number that identifies an organization and helps track the distribution of grant money. Verify whether or not your agency has a DUNS number and a current registration in CCR. If your agency does not have a DUNS number, and/or is not currently registered in CCR, begin these processes now due to the time required to complete these. Subgrant awards without a DUNS number and a current registration in CCR will have a Special Condition placed on award documents to complete this requirement within 30 days of the start of the subgrant project period. It is imperative that this timeframe is met per reporting requirements under the Transparency Act.
To obtain a DUNS number online, go to the DUNS registration website at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do or call the Dun & Bradstreet hotline at 1-866-705-5711. You will receive a DUNS number at the conclusion of your phone call. There is no cost associated with obtaining a DUNS number. Your DUNS number is required as part of the CCR registration process.
Review the CCR handbook at www.ccr.gov before registering with CCR. Gather the necessary information prior to starting the registration process. This could take several weeks. Allow 30-60 minutes to complete the registration. To register with CCR, go to www.ccr.gov. Click on Start New Registration on the left navigation bar. Contact the CCR Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423 or 1-269-961-5757 with any questions. Once you have completed the online CCR registration, please allow at least ten (10) business days to receive your valid registration.
If your agency has previously registered with CCR, please note that the CCR login procedures have recently changed. Log onto the website at www.ccr.gov to "Update or Renew Registration". If you currently have a CCR record, but do not have a user ID and password, you will not be able to access your record until you create a user account. Your User ID and password will replace the Trading Partner Identification Number (TPIN) as the method of logging into your CCR account. A User Account Guide, containing detailed information about creating a User Account, can be found at www.ccr.gov/doc/UserAccount.pdf.
If you have questions regarding these requirements, you are first encouraged to contact Dun & Bradstreet or the CCR Assistance Center. You can also contact Stacey Alles at DCJ at stacey.alles@cdps.state.co.us or 303-239-5773.
Staff Contact Information:
Kenya Lyons
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice
700 Kipling St
Denver, CO 80215
Phone: (303) 239-4475 or
Toll Free: 1-800-201-1325
Fax: (303) 239-4491
E-mail: kenya.lyons@cdps.state.co.us
List of current JAG/Byrne Grant Projects:
2009 JAG Recovery Funded Projects
2009 JAG Formula Funded Projects