Grant Details

The JAG special solicitation for law enforcement grant will provide funding to purchase patrol vehicles and equipment needed to perform law enforcement responsibilities. Equipment purchases will assist in criminal investigations and mandated responsibilities described by Ohio Law. Each applicant will need to demonstrate how their application meets the stated purpose of the fund. The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. By statute, OCJS is the lead justice planning and assistance agency for the state, administering millions of dollars in state and federal criminal justice funding every year. OCJS also evaluates programs and develops technology, training, and products for criminal justice professionals and communities. OCJS has been designated by Governor Ted Strickland to administer the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. Proposed to streamline justice funding and grant administration, the JAG Program allows states, tribes and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. OCJS has overage funding from the JAG program and is soliciting applications from law enforcement agencies to purchase law enforcement vehicles and equipment for use in performing investigations and patrol duties. Law Enforcement Agencies may also request funding for equipment costs associated with administrative law enforcement functions. The funding could assist in alleviating the costs of replacing or purchasing new equipment. This grant fund is a bonus fund, outside of the normal OCJS Grant Cycle. Awards from this grant will not be considered detriment to obtaining other grants such as JAG LE.