Notice of Funding Opportunity
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington Priority Area Funding
Commerce is inviting applications for funding. The funding will support the work of multiple organizations and governments prepared to create and carry out projects that will create or increase planning, evaluation and technological improvements, crime victim support and advocacy programming, and community safety enhancements as well as law enforcement programs and support services (see examples in the Washington’s Priority Areas of Focus list).
The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit Proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding to conduct projects in alignment with the federal Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) requirements and Washington’s JAG Priority Areas.
JAG is a primary source of federal funding to state and local jurisdictions supporting a range of criminal legal system improvement and community advancement programs. JAG funds are intended to assist states, tribes, and local jurisdictions in leveraging additional dollars from other funding sources to support and maximize statewide efforts.
During 2023, the Washington JAG Advisory Committee developed a Strategic Plan to guide the investment of JAG funds across the state. As part of the strategic plan, the following were identified as Washington’s Priority Areas of Focus:
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Planning, Evaluation and Technology Improvement
- Examples: forensic technology, strategic planning processes, needs assessments, criminal records management and improvement, information sharing, collaborative/collective impact model implementation, program outcome evaluation
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Crime Victim Programming, Support and Advocacy
- Examples: Restorative justice, victim services for adults and children
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Community Safety Enhancement and Law Enforcement Programs/Support
- Examples: law enforcement-led diversion, multi-jurisdictional task forces, equipment/personnel/operations, officer wellness, training, law enforcement/community partnership efforts
Approximately $5 million of JAG funding will be awarded through this NOFO through multiple contracts to provide the services described in this NOFO.
Eligibility
This NOFO is an open, competitive process. As further described in the NOFO, applicants will be considered based on expertise and alignment with the Washington JAG Priority Areas. Public agencies, units of local government, tribes, and nonprofit community-based organizations are encouraged to apply.
Timeline
- Proposals due: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
- Funding period: March 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026
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