Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Description of the program
The purpose of Minnesota’s Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program’s is to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism by supporting programs that improve outcomes for individuals involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Funding priorities are intervention initiatives and corrections or community corrections programs that address risk factors associated with criminal justice involvement, support successful reentry, and strengthen collaboration between service providers and criminal justice agencies.
OJP serves as the State Administering Agency for JAG and distributes these funds to support effective criminal justice initiatives across Minnesota.
Funding priorities are informed by the 2023–2028 Minnesota JAG Strategic Plan, which was developed through a statewide survey of criminal justice professionals and community members.
Who is eligible to apply
State and local units of government including cities, counties, townships, and tribal governments. A nonprofit is eligible to apply as long as they have a valid Variable Pass-Thru Waiver. Eligible applicants must be registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State and not suspended or debarred by the State or the Federal Government.
Plans and Reports
2025 JAG Application Narrative
Past RFPs
2023 Minnesota Byrne JAG - Criminal and Juvenile Justice Intervention Grant Program
Next funding opportunity, next grant period
The next opportunity to apply for funding for this program is expected to be Spring 2026.
Current grantees, current grant period
The current JAG grant period ends September 30, 2026.
|
Organization |
Project Name |
|
Community Mediation & Restorative Services, Inc. |
Restorative Justice Diversion |
|
Emerge Community Development |
EMERGE Reentry Employment, Training & Wellness Services |
|
Family Rise Together |
Mental Health and Housing Supports |
|
Hired |
Corridors to Careers Youth Program |
|
Northwest Indian Community Development Center |
Ombishkaa: Rising Up |
|
Regional Native Public Defense Corporation |
Chemical and Mental Health Treatment Assessments |
|
Sixth Judicial District |
Drug Testing Supports for Specialty Courts |
|
St Paul City Attorney's Office |
ETHOS- Pretrial Diversion Programming |
|
St Paul Youth Services |
Expanding Restorative Justice Programs for Youth |
|
West Central Regional Juvenile Center |
CLIPS - Intensive Transitional Case Management |
Contact
Claire Cambridge