Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Task Force NOFO (NE)

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Task Force NOFO in Nebraska aims to enhance crime prevention and control efforts through targeted funding for task forces. It supports initiatives such as crisis intervention programs for those with behavioral health issues, the establishment of new drug task forces, and mental health training for law enforcement. Priority will be given to applications addressing these areas, ensuring effective collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Task Force NOFO (NE)
Purpose
JAG supports a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. The purpose of this JAG Task Force Special Solicitation is targeted for task forces only.
JAG task forces work to combat crime in a specific area by combining efforts from federal, state, and local law enforcement. They may focus on fighting drugs, gangs, weapons, or violent crime.
JAG Priority Areas
The Nebraska Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) Strategic Plan FFY 2021-2025 revealed several recommendations made by Nebraska stakeholders to address the needs of the Nebraska Criminal Justice System.
Below are the strategic plan’s focused recommendations for the JAG funding opportunity:
Crisis intervention teams or services for people with behavioral health that come into contact with law enforcement in Nebraska will be increased by the development or enhancement of 3 programs to be located within law enforcement agencies in Nebraska.Drug task forces in Nebraska will be increased by funding at least 3 task forces that are either new or enhancing their efforts in the grant award process.Fund at least one initiative that provides mental health/behavioral health trainings (in person and/or online) designed to educate law enforcement personnel on appropriate referrals and course of action.
Applications that address the above funding recommendations will be prioritized for consideration of funding. Projects that provide services to juveniles are encouraged to utilize other funding programs administered by NCC such as Community Based Aid, Juvenile Services, and Office of Violence Prevention. JAG applications for the purpose of services to juveniles will have the lowest priority for funding consideration due to other the availability of multiple other funding sources.