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Integrated Stimulus Guide - Public Safety: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants Print Share
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants
$2 billion included for Byrne/JAG program.
New Mexicowill receive $18.3 million in formula funding.
Administrator: New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Purpose: Formula funding to state and local police forces to help prevent, fight, and prosecute crime. Sixty percent of the funding allocated to be administered by the State and forty percent set aside for local governments.
Activities: Programs for law enforcement programs; prosecution and courts; prevention and education; corrections and community corrections; drug treatment and enforcement; planning, evaluation, and technology improvement; crime victim and witness programs. Funds can be used to pay for personnel, overtime, and equipment. Funds provided to states can be used for statewide initiatives, technical assistance and training, and support for local and rural jurisdictions
Email: Herald.Lopez@state.nm.us NMDPS
Loretta.Behm2@usdoj.gov Local programs.
Website: www.dps.nm.org
PROGRAMS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
- State Fiscal Stabilization Funds
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
- SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant Program
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants
- Byrne Competitive Grants Program
- Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Grants
- STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program
- Transitional Housing Assistance Program
- Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program
- Victims Compensation