Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA)

Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: October 21, 2025

Summary

The Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA) aims to support local law enforcement agencies in addressing significant public safety challenges. With a funding cap of $40,000, eligible projects must focus on unmet needs such as drug abuse, human trafficking, and gun violence. This grant is contingent on funding availability from the U.S. Department of Justice and encourages proposals that enhance community safety through innovative solutions.

Overview

Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Local Law Enforcement Grant (MA) The purpose of this grant opportunity is to assist local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to address critical unmet public safety needs in the community they serve. All proposals must have a law enforcement, criminal justice type nexus and be structured with a primary focus on impacting a specific unmet public safety need in order to be considered for funding. Applicants may request funds for equipment, technology, services and activities aimed at: Prevention/Intervention, Diversion, and/or Suppression/Enforcement. Priority areas include: Combatting Drug Use such as Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and other Opioids Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault Gang and Gun Violence Missing Person Cases Hate Crimes Technology Upgrades, Investigative Tools, and Protective Gear School Safety and Security Funding Up to $40,000 Please note that this funding is contingent upon the availability and release of funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. OGR reserves the right to amend any awards, rules, regulations or policies relevant to this opportunity if required by the federal government.

Eligibility

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