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From: Williams - CDPS, Margret < meg.williams@state.co.us>
Date: Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Subject: 2013 JAG funding announcement (please forward)
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABLE FUNDS

2013 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT  (JAG) PROGRAM

 

offered through the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance

(OAJJA)

 

PROJECT Application deadline:

thursday, February 28, 2013

 

Purpose of the Funds

The goal for the 2013 Colorado Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program as established by the Governor-appointed JAG Board is to support implementation of programs that prevent or reduce crime, delinquency, and recidivism; and that improve outcomes for those affected by crime, using innovative, multidisciplinary evidence-based, best, or promising practices.

 

Applicants who are applying for continuation funds or expecting to apply for continuation funding in future years (up to 48 months) for the same project will be expected to apply each year and reduce their requested funding by 10% for each subsequent year.

Amount available

It is unknown how much will be available due to delays in finalizing the federal budget.  It is anticipated that approximately $2.6 million will be available for 2013 subgrant applications.

Award period

October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014

Match/Other Budget Considerations

Although match is not a requirement with this funding, the JAG Board is highly encouraging all applicants to show a commitment from either state or local governments, a portion of a direct JAG award from BJA (for eligible jurisdictions), or other partner agencies through other funding committed to this project. This additional funding will need to be identified and documented in the application.

Eligibility

Units of government at the municipal, county and state level, including special districts may apply to the Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance, Division of Criminal Justice, for a JAG grant. The JAG program strongly encourages partnerships, so applications may support projects involving combined teams of agencies at all levels and including non-profit organizations. However, non-profit organizations cannot apply directly for JAG funding*. Non-profit organizations may participate as a team member, with the government agency assuming overall responsibility and leadership for a project.

 

*The JAG Board finds that to prevent fragmentation of law enforcement it will accept limited grant applications from non-profit organizations representing statewide associations of local law enforcement.  These non-profits must include in their applications how the grant will benefit statewide priorities adopted annually by the Board. 

Purpose Areas - Exclusions and Limitations

JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following program areas:

• Corrections and community corrections programs
• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation)
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs
• Law enforcement programs
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
• Prevention and education programs
• Prosecution, court and indigent defense programs

  Exclusions: No JAG funding will be permitted for the following items/areas:

 

• Electronic Immobilization Devices (EID)
•   In-Car Video Systems
•  Law Enforcement Officer training (including all associated costs, i.e. travel, hotel, registration fees)
• Drug Court Programs
• Vehicles (other than Patrol Cars), Vessels or aircraft
• Real estate
• Construction projects, other than penal or correctional institutions
• Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force activities
•   Programs that are proven not effective such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) or subject any juveniles under public authority to have contact with adult offenders (Scared Straight).
• No gift cards or incentives
• Food and beverages – contact DCJ for further clarification

 

Limitations: Due to the wide range of prices and limited funds, the JAG Board has set limitations/funding caps on the following:\

 

• Warranties are limited to one year unless included in a bundle package
• Computers (includes both laptops and desktops) – maximum federal funds applicant can request is $1,500 per unit (this does not include Mobile Data Terminals or MDTs)
• Patrol Vehicles – maximum federal funds applicant can request is $10,000 each
• LiveScans – applications are limited to those from counties that do not at least have one and for municipalities that can demonstrate a compelling need.  Requests are limited to funding for equipment; all service and maintenance agreements must be paid with local or other funds.  Such funding must be identified under additional project funding in the Budget section of the application.

 

Local Law Enforcement Grant (LLEG) Program – There will be no 2013 LLEG Funding cycle. LLEG applicants are encouraged to apply during this open JAG funding opportunity.

 

How to Apply

The 2013 JAG Application, instructions, and supporting documentation can be obtained through Colorado’s on-line application system, COGMS, located at http://dcj.state.co.us/oajja/AAFs/Funding%20Announcements.html and https://g3.state.co.us/grantium/frontOffice.jsf.  PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until your Applicant Profile has been validated by the state.  As indicated on the COGMS cover page, this validation process takes 3 to 5 days; you must submit your Applicant Profile no later than February 25^th, 5:00 pm.  You can continue to work on your application while validation is in process.  Once your Applicant Profile has been validated you will be able to submit your project application, which is due no later than February 28^th midnight.  Please periodically check COGMS to see if your applicant profile has been validated.

 

Questions??

We are no longer accepting individual questions regarding the content of the application.  To assist potential applicants, we have a created a Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ) document.  We ask that you review this as well as the 2013 JAG instructions before submitting your questions by FAX or E-mail. Answers to questions regarding the content of the application will be posted on the DCJ website. However, if you have questions about the COGMS system, contact Kenya Lyons at 303-239-4475, Bruce Langsdon at 303-239-4567 or Anna Lopez at 303-239-5705.

 

Meg Williams, MPA 

Manager, Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance

Division of Criminal Justice

Colorado Department of Public Safety

700 Kipling Street

Denver, CO 80215

303-239-5717 (office) 303-239-4491 (fax)

meg.williams@state.co.us