1. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
2019 Bidders’ Conference
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG)

2. History of BSCC
The Board of State and Community Correction (BSCC) established July 1, 2012
BSCC consists of (5) Divisions:
County Facilities Construction (CFC)
Corrections Planning & Grant Programs (CPGP)
Facilities Standards & Operations (FSO)
Standards & Training for Corrections (STC)
Administration

3. Introduction to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Legal
History and Background of JAG
Funding source
Start of the JAG History 1969

4. Important Dates Notices of Intent to Apply due by January 31, 2019.
The last date to submit a JAG proposal is April 25, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

5. California's State Strategy
Honors responses from California stakeholders in the 2013 JAG Stakeholder Survey, with priority given to the following survey-supported Program Purpose Areas (PPAs):
a. Prevention and Education;
b. Law Enforcement; and,
c. Prosecution, Courts, Defense and Indigent Defense.

6. California's State Strategy (continued)
The needs of small, medium and large counties will be taken into account.
Funding is based on local flexibility, on the needs of the juvenile and adult criminal justice communities, and on input from a balanced array of stakeholders.

7. California's State Strategy (continued)
Applicants must demonstrate a collaborative strategy based on the community engagement model that involves multiple stakeholders in the project or problem addressed.
Some emphasis will be given to the development of innovative and/or promising strategies to reduce recidivism.

8. JAG PPAs and Priority of Need
Prevention and Education
Gang Initiatives
Juvenile Delinquency
Substance Abuse
School Violence

9. Law Enforcement Gang Violence Reduction
Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives
Drug Enforcement
Gun Violence Reduction

10. Prosecution, Courts, Defense, and Indigent Defense
Problem Solving Courts (e.g., Mental Health, Veterans, Drug Reentry)
Gun/Gang Prosecution
Violent Crime Prosecution and Defense
Court-Based Restorative Justice Initiatives
Innovations in Indigent Defense

11. Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs posted on the Bureau of Justice Assistance website
BSCC will post FAQs generated from the Bidders’ Conferences on the BSCC website:
If you have any questions you may send those questions to

12. Project Description All 58 counties are eligible
Only (1) proposal may be submitted by each county. The county must decide which county agency will be the lead.
Each county must convene a local steering committee to plan, develop, implement and supervise the local JAG project.
Community engagement must be utilized throughout the grant cycle

13. Grant Cycle 36-month grant:
October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022.
Funding is subject to California receiving its award and grantee adherence to grant agreement terms and conditions.

14. Funding Categories Funding thresholds are based on county population.
The grant will be divided into three categories:
Small Counties
Medium Counties
Large Counties
Applicants will compete only against applicants in their own category.

15. Annual Funding Threshold Total Project Threshold
Funding Thresholds
Applicants must prepare a 3-year budget, within the applicable threshold:
Category
Population
Annual Funding Threshold
Total Project Threshold
(x 3 years)
Small Counties
Up to 200,000
up to $220,000
$660,000
Medium Counties
200,001 to 700,000
up to $715,000
$2,145,000
Large Counties*
700,000 and up
up to $1,045,625
$3,136,875
Due to its disproportionately large population,
Los Angeles County may apply for up to $2,000,000 annually.
$6,000,000

16. Important Notes:
Applicants must develop a 3-year budget that contains the same amount of funding for all three years of the grant cycle.
Unspent grant funds may be carried over to the next calendar year, with the authorization of BSCC.
JAG program has NO match requirement.
JAG funds may NOT be used for indirect costs.
Supplanting of funds is NOT allowed.

17. Multi-County Partnerships
Multiple counties may partner to submit a joint application.
Please refer to the example in the RFP (pages 8 and 9) for the funding thresholds applicable to multi-county partnerships.
A county may not apply alone AND as a part of a multi-county partnership.

18. Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that Receive Grant Funds
NGOs serving as subgrantees or subcontractors must have been duly organized, in existence, and in good standing for a minimum of six months.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) include:
Community-based organizations (CBOs);
Faith-based organization (FBOs);
Non-profit organizations/501(c)(3)s;

19. Evaluators (unless from a government
institution such as a state university);
Grant management companies; and
Any other non-governmental agency or individual
NGO Requirements:
Be registered with the California Secretary of State’s Office, if applicable.
Have a valid business license, if required by the local jurisdiction.

20. 3.) Have a valid Employer Identification Number
(EIN) or Taxpayer ID (if sole proprietorship).
4.) Have any other state or local licenses or
certifications necessary to provide the services
requested (e.g., facility licensing by the
department of Health Care Services), if
applicable.
5.) Have a physical address.

21. Local JAG Steering Committee: Overview
Must be comprised of stakeholders representing diverse disciplines who have the experience and expertise in the prospective intervention.
Will identify and prioritize the community needs through a community engagement process.
Will develop a 3-year strategy in 1-year increments based on the state’s priorities.

22. Local Steering Committee Responsibilities
The local JAG Steering Committee will be an active participant in the development and oversight of the local JAG project.
The committee will ensure the following items are completed:
Identify the local priorities and community needs. This should be completed a through community outreach process.

23. Determine which PPA(s) to address and identify the intervention type(s) needed to address the local need(s).
Identify the type of project and/or services to be provided to address the identified need(s).
Develop local strategies to implement the selected intervention(s).

24. Develop written operational polices/procedures for the local steering committee to include (but not limited to):
meeting frequency of not less than once a year
maintenance of agendas and meeting minutes
strategies for the inclusion of local community members at meeting
Provide ongoing oversight of the project

25. Letters of Agreements and Operational Agreements
When should you have a:
Letter of Agreement (less formal)
vs.
Operational Agreement (more formal)
Signatures may be obtained after the proposal due date.

26. Funding for each PPA
IMPORTANT: If an applicant chooses to fund activities under more than one PPA, the specific funding amount dedicated to each PPA must be delineated.
An example is in the RFP.

27. Administrative Requirements
Grant Agreement:
Contract between the grantee and BSCC.
Grantee must comply with the RFP and the terms and conditions in the Grant Agreement.
Grant period is October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022.

28. Debarment, Fraud, Theft or Embezzlement
BSCC will not enter into contracts or provide reimbursement to applicants that have been:
debarred by any federal, state, or local government entities during the period of debarment; or
convicted of fraud, theft, or embezzlement of federal, state, or local government grant funds for a period of three years following conviction.

29. Appendix E
Grantees will provide an assurance that there has been no applicable debarment, disqualification, suspension, or removal from a federal state or local grant program on the part of the grantee at the time of application;
Grantee will immediately notify the BSCC should such debarment or conviction occur during the term of the contract.
Also applies to subgrantees and subcontractors

30. Evidence-Based, Innovative and Promising Strategies
Consider the following questions:
Is there evidence or data to suggest that the intervention or strategy is likely to work (i.e., produce a desired benefit)?
Once an intervention or strategy is selected, will you be able to demonstrate that it is being carried out as intended?
Is there a plan to collect evidence or data that will allow for an evaluation of whether the intervention or strategy work?

31. Evidence-Based, Innovative and Promising Strategies (continued)
The proposal must illustrate that the proposed intervention(s) are likely to achieve benefits desired in your local setting.
To accomplish this the applicant must:
Describe the intervention(s) being proposed for implementation.

32. Discuss any evidence that indicates the intervention, or its components have been effective elsewhere.
Describe the population(s) for which each intervention has been shown to be or is likely to be effective and show that its is appropriate for the proposed target population.
Discuss what has been done to ensure that the support factors required or necessary for the intervention can be mobilized in the local setting.

33. Budget
Presentation by Greg Donkerbrook, Staff Services Manager I

34. Proposal Evaluation Process, Data Collection Reporting and Evaluation Requirements
Presentation Tony Jackson, Research Program Specialist

35. RFP Process Proposal is submitted Technical compliance review
Proposals forwarded to ESC
ESC reads and scores proposals
ESC meets to make final recommendations
ESC recommendations go to Board
Applicants notified of results

36. JAG Proposal Checklist
Questions ?

37. Contact Information for JAG Staff
Daryle McDaniel, Phone (916)
Camina Leeson, Phone (916)
Tony Jackson, Phone (916)