Opportunity Information
Title
OPM - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) — 2026 State Share
Description
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is a federal grant initiative administered in Connecticut by the Office of Policy and Management Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division (OPM CJPPD). JAG funds support a broad range of criminal justice activities including law enforcement, prosecution and courts, prevention and education, corrections, drug treatment, program planning, evaluation, and technology improvements. OPM CJPPD serves as the State Administering Agency (SAA) responsible for the distribution of JAG State Share funds to eligible subrecipients. The Byrne JAG program is divided into two categories: state-level and local-level funds, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for the State-level funds. A separate NOFO will be released soon regarding the Local-level funds available.
Please navigate to the Question Submission Information section below to find the NOFO attachment which includes additional background and informational details related to this opportunity.
Awarding Agency Name
Office of Policy and Management, Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division
Agency Contact Email
CJPPDJAG@ct.gov
Program
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG)
Departments
Office of Policy and Management (OPM)
Opportunity Manager
Rosemary Volinski
Additional Users
Assistance Listings Number
16.738
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$1,933,126.98
Funding Source Description
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. In Connecticut, OPM CJPPD serves as the State Administering Agency (SAA) and distributes State Share funds to eligible subrecipients. Total State Share available for 2026: $1,933,126.98.
Applicants should align their submitted project requests with at least one of the following Byrne-JAG purpose areas: Planning and Technology, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Programs and Education, and Pre-trial Diversion, Corrections, and Re-entry. Proposed projects and programs must address criminal justice issues on a state-wide level. Regional projects serving multiple municipalities will also be considered.
Funding Restrictions
Byrne JAG funds may not be used for prohibited items per 34 U.S.C. §10152. Additional unallowable costs are identified in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide and listed in the JAG Prohibited Equipment Guidance.
Award Information
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
Indirect costs are allowed only if: a) the applicant has a current, federally approved indirect cost rate; or b) the applicant is eligible to use and elects to use the "de minimis" indirect cost rate described in 2 C.F.R. 200.414(f)
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
Yes
Matching Requirement
No
Submission Information
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis during this period, and funding will be awarded until available funds have been fully allocated.
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Other Submission Requirements
Submit digital final copy through Euna Grants.
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
Please see the below attachments for more information related to this opportunity.
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Additional Eligibility Information
Eligible applicants include Connecticut Judicial and Executive Branch state agencies, non-profit organizations, coalitions, intermunicipal groups and taskforces, federally recognized Tribal Nations, and private entities. Please note that a separate funding opportunity is anticipated for units of local government.
Localities with populations over 100,000 may independently apply provided their project addresses a statewide issue. Localities with populations under 100,000 that are eligible for local-level JAG funding should partner with state agencies to facilitate funding for projects aligned with OPM CJPPD's JAG strategic plan.
Nonprofits must demonstrate a project portfolio exceeding $250,000 per year and allow OPM CJPPD to review their financial systems. Nonprofit entities that do not meet these guidelines may partner with a qualifying Justice system-involved entity to have project funds passed through.
All applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SAM.gov, a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), written accounting policies and procedures, and a financial management system capable of tracking actual expenditures and outlays.
Non-Supplanting: Grant funds shall be used to supplement and increase, but not supplant, the level of state, local, private and federal funds that would otherwise be made available for this project.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
For program background, prior award information, and general guidance on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program administered by OPM CJPPD, visit the program page linked above.
Award Administration Information
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Subrecipients must comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards) and all applicable U.S. Department of Justice grant conditions.
Reporting
Subrecipients are required to submit quarterly financial reports, progress reports, and performance measurement data. Reports are due by the 15th of the month following the end of each quarter. Failure to submit reports on time may delay payment of funds.
State Awarding Agency Contacts
Office of Policy and Management, Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division. 450 Capitol Avenue MS#52CPD, Hartford, CT 06106-1308. Email: CJPPDJAG@ct.gov
Criteria
Applications will be evaluated and scored based on the following criteria areas:
- Justification: Strong rationale and significance of proposed work. Addresses specific need(s) common among peer institutions.
- Relationship to Strategic Plan Purpose Area: Project outcomes or activities align with both applying applicant's goal(s) and CJPPD strategic plan & purpose area(s).
- Project Planning and Budget: Personnel, project activities timeline, and budget expenditures congruent with project description and outcomes.
- Sustainable Impact: Evidence presented that project or its impact can be sustained locally beyond grant period, if results warrant.
- Project Timeline: Contains detailed timeline with project deliverables and milestones. Application includes extensive information on project implementation.
- Project Evaluation: Clear understanding of anticipated specific results or success.
Each criterion will be rated using the following scale:
- Meets Requirements: Fully addresses and satisfies the criterion.
- Minimally Meets Requirements: Partially addresses the criterion but lacks sufficient detail or support.
- Does Not Meet Requirements: Fails to adequately address the criterion or provides insufficient information.
Review and Selection Process
All applications for funding are reviewed internally by a selection committee established by OPM CJPPD, with final approval/denial provided by the OPM Secretary and/or the OPM CJPPD Undersecretary.