Public Safety Grants

Public Safety Programs

Most public safety programs are directed towards hiring of law enforcement officers, though opportunities do exist to partner with communities to provide training, and equipment to help law enforcement activities.

COPS	COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP)

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is pleased to announce the availability of funding under the COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP). The COPS Office will receive the funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to address the personnel needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement.

Amount ($million)	$1,000

Website	http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=2108

Bureau of Justice Assistance
Website	http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryact.html

Bryne JAG (Justice Assistance Grants)

The JAG Program, administered by OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. The procedure for allocating JAG grants is based on a formula of population and violent crime statistics, in combination with a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share of funding. Sixty percent of the allocation is awarded to the state and 40 percent is set aside for units of local governments.

Amount ($million)	$2,000

Website	http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryjag.html


The Edward Byrne Competitive Grant Program

Byrne Competitive Grants are similar to JAG grants and are focused on ensuring job growth and job retention. However, instead of providing grants based on a formula, BJA administers these funds based on a competitive application process. These grants help state and local communities improve the capacity of local justice systems and may be used for national efforts such as training and technical assistance. Applicants may be national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal jurisdictions, and units of local government that support the functioning of the criminal justice system. Information will be coming soon about how to apply for Byrne Competitive grants.

Amount ($million)	$225

Website:	http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoveryByrne.pdf


Assistance for Tribal Law Enforcement (construction of jails on tribal lands)

BJA will be making awards to assist tribes in cost effectively constructing and renovating correctional facilities on tribal lands associated with the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction.

Amount ($million)	$225

Website:	http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoveryTribalCorr.pdf


Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs

BJA will be making awards to assist law enforcement in rural states and rural areas through improving the criminal justice system and assisting communities to prevent and combat crime and drugs.

Amount ($million)	$125

Website	http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoveryRuralLE.pdf


Assistance for Law Enforcement along the Southern Border and in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)

BJA will be making awards to provide assistance and equipment to local law enforcement along the Southern border to combat criminal narcotics activity.

Amount ($million)	$40

Website:	http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recovery/RecoverySouthernBorder.pdf


Grants for Victims Compensation Assistance

The Recovery Act provides for $100 million in funding for victim compensation and assistance. Of that $100 million, $47.5 million in formula funding will be directed to state agencies that administer Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funded crime victim compensation programs, and an additional $47.5 million in formula funding will be directed to state agencies that administer VOCA-funded crime victim assistance programs. OJP’s Office for Victims of Crime will administer this funding and provide detailed guidance to the eligible state agencies on application and reporting requirements in the solicitations that are currently being developed. Click here for a link to the state formula allocations.

Five million of the $100 million will be directed to discretionary grant projects. The $5 million will be used to make awards under the currently open National Field-Generated Training, Technical Assistance and Demonstration Projects (NFG) competitive grant solicitation.

Amount ($million)	$100

Website:	http://www.ojp.gov/ovc/fund/Recoveryfunds.html


Grants for Internet Crimes Against Children

OJJDP will be making awards to further DOJ’s mission to help State and local law enforcement agencies develop effective responses to online enticement of children by sexual predators, child exploitation, and child obscenity and pornography cases. This program furthers the purpose of the Recovery Act by providing funding to States and localities for salaries and employment costs of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, forensic analysts, and other related professionals.

Amount ($million)	$100

Website:	http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/recoveryact.html


Violence Against Women

STOP (Services • Training • Officers • Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Program)

Promotes a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to violent crimes against women. The STOP Program encourages the development and strengthening of effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to address violent crimes against women and the development and strengthening of victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women.

Amount ($million)	$140

Website:	http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/stop_grant_desc.htm


State Sexual Assaults and Domestic Violence Coalitions

To support the coordination of state victim services activities, including collaboration and coordination with federal, state, and local entities. State Sexual Assault Coalitions and State Domestic Violence Coalitions will receive up to $78,125 each, and dual Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Coalitions will receive up to $156, 250. Eligible applicants are HHS-designated State coalitions.

Amount ($million)	$8.75

Website:	http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/state_grant_desc.htm


Transitional Housing Grant Program

Provides holistic, victim-centered transitional housing services and related support services that move individuals into permanent housing. Eligible applicants include States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and other organizations with a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Amount ($million)	$43

Website:	http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/thousing_grant_desc.htm


Tribal Governments Grant Program

To enhance the ability of Tribes to respond to violent crimes against American Indian and Alaska Native women, enhance victim safety, and develop education and prevention strategies. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes, their authorized designee, or a consortium consisting of two or more federally recognized Tribes.

Amount ($million)	$20.80

Website:	http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/indian-tribal-gov-grant.htm


Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program

To end violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women. Eligible applicants are established nonprofit, nongovernmental tribal coalitions addressing domestic violence and/or sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native women.

Amount ($million)	$2.80

Website:	http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/TribalCol.htm

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