Grant Details

The Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program provides criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC) oversees the JAG Program in the State of Kansas. JAG funds are intended to support the following purpose areas:

• Law enforcement programs;
• Prosecution and court programs, including indigent defense;
• Prevention and education programs;
• Corrections and community corrections programs;
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs;
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs;
• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation); and
• Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams.

The KCJCC's goals for FY 2024 Justice Assistance Grant programming include:

• Mental Health: This includes projects that focus on (1) Evaluation/assessment of mental disorders, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders; (2) Crisis intervention team training and support; and (3) Residential inpatient behavioral health treatment programs.
• Law Enforcement: This includes projects that focus on (1) Crisis intervention/mental health/suicide prevention; (2) Drug enforcement; and (3) Workforce/hire and retain qualified staff.
• Prevention and Education: This includes projects that focus on (1) Substance abuse prevention (including prescription drugs); and (2) Suicide prevention. 

More information on the State JAG Strategy is available to view at: https://grants.ks.gov/docs/default-source/grant-reports/kansas-statewide-strategic-plan.pdf?sfvrsn=9b385b1a_4.