What is a grant? A way for a grant-making agency or funding source to promote the greater good. A way for a grant-making agency or funding source to promote the greater good. A great way to stretch internal dollars. A great way to stretch internal dollars.

What is a funding source? Any individual, agency, or office that supports the operations or projects of another agency with money or other resources. Any individual, agency, or office that supports the operations or projects of another agency with money or other resources.

What is a funding source? Federal, State, or Local Agency, or a Private Not-For- Profit Foundation. Federal, State, or Local Agency, or a Private Not-For- Profit Foundation. COPS Office. COPS Office. Governor’s Crime Commission. Governor’s Crime Commission. Pfizer, Inc. Corporate Giving Program Pfizer, Inc. Corporate Giving Program

BLOCK Grants (a.k.a. Formula Programs) Money comes from Washington to a “State Administering Agency” (S.A.A.) Money comes from Washington to a “State Administering Agency” (S.A.A.) Local agencies apply to the “S.A.A.” Local agencies apply to the “S.A.A.”

BLOCK Grants (a.k.a. Formula Programs) How do I find out who administers the Byrne JAG grant program in my state? Visit Other Programs are available at… Dept. of Homeland Security: Go to Dept. of Transportation: Go to

BLOCK Grants (a.k.a. Formula Programs) S.A.A. can add restrictions. S.A.A. can add restrictions. Feds will advertise many uses, often unaware of state’s new restrictions. Feds will advertise many uses, often unaware of state’s new restrictions. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

DISCRETIONARY Grants Local applicants can apply directly to a federal funding source. Local applicants can apply directly to a federal funding source. Federal funding source has the final say on how their money can be used. Federal funding source has the final say on how their money can be used. Less bureaucracy to sort through. Less bureaucracy to sort through.

Pros and Cons: Block Grants / Formula Funding PRO: Takes geography into account so your state is guaranteed to receive something. PRO: Takes geography into account so your state is guaranteed to receive something. PRO: Enables states to implement large statewide initiatives. PRO: Enables states to implement large statewide initiatives. CON: Can be confusing with 2 nd layer of bureaucracy at the state level. CON: Can be confusing with 2 nd layer of bureaucracy at the state level. CON: Can be frustrating for local agencies if the state does not give them the opportunity to “weigh in.” CON: Can be frustrating for local agencies if the state does not give them the opportunity to “weigh in.”

Pros and Cons: Discretionary Grants PRO: Less bureaucracy to deal with. PRO: Less bureaucracy to deal with. PRO: Less confusing since one single funding source makes all the decisions. PRO: Less confusing since one single funding source makes all the decisions. CON: Does not take geography into account so the funding might go to other states. CON: Does not take geography into account so the funding might go to other states. CON: Decision makers do not reside in your state. CON: Decision makers do not reside in your state.

So which way is better? Some agencies tend to do better when the state has control of the funding. Some agencies tend to do better when the state has control of the funding. Other agencies do better when they can apply directly to Washington, bypassing the State bureaucracy. Other agencies do better when they can apply directly to Washington, bypassing the State bureaucracy. Learn how BOTH types of grant programs work to maximize your success. Learn how BOTH types of grant programs work to maximize your success.

What is the JAG Grant The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program funds support several components of the criminal justice system: The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program funds support several components of the criminal justice system: –Multi-jurisdictional drug and gang task forces –Crime prevention –Domestic violence programs –Courts, corrections, and treatment programs –Justice information sharing initiatives. –Planning, People, Equipment

What is the JAG Grant The Byrne JAG Grant Program offers BOTH Block Grant Funding AND Discretionary Funding. The Byrne JAG Grant Program offers BOTH Block Grant Funding AND Discretionary Funding. Cities listed for a specific award apply directly to BJA. Cities listed for a specific award apply directly to BJA. Cities not listed for a specific award can partner with their county or apply individually to their state. Cities not listed for a specific award can partner with their county or apply individually to their state.

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Writing a Competitive Proposal ALWAYS read the Grant Application (RFP). ALWAYS read the Grant Application (RFP). GWUSA Classes GWUSA Classes The importance of writing clearly should not be underestimated! The importance of writing clearly should not be underestimated!

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