Byrne Justice Assitance Grant (JAG)- Statewide Prosecutorial Technology Improvement: The purpose of this program is to assist in the delivery of justice and enhance public confidence in the criminal justice system, county prosecutors' offices must work as a coherent, secure system, in conjunction with the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Corrections, Crime Victim Services Commission, Attorney General, defense attorneys, as well as local partners to adopt a common set of standards to meet a common set of goals.
This project strives to define an architecture that supports the following vision:
Unallowable expenses include travel; expenses incurred prior to the date of the contract; Construction costs and/or renovation (including remodeling); Expert witness fees; Fines and penalties; Food, refreshments, and snacks; Indirect costs rates or indirect administrative expenses (only direct costs permitted); Informant fees, rewards, or buy money; K9 dogs and horses; Legal fees; Livescan devices for applicant prints, including any related supplies; Management or administrative training, conferences; Management studies or research and development; Military type equipment such as armored vehicles, explosive devices, and other items typically associated with the military arsenal; Personnel, including law enforcement officers, not connected to the project for which you are applying; Purchase of land; Purchase of vehicles, vessels, or aircraft; Service contracts and training beyond the expiration of the grant award; or Weapons, including tasers.
Eligibility is limited to the Michigan Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council (PACC) only.
Applications were to be submitted by September 14, 2018.
***This program will not be funded for FY20/21. It is unknown at this time if funding will be reopened in 2022.
Up to $500,000 was available for one award. Cost sharing/matching is not required.