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05/19/2026 07.E. Resolution application and grant acceptance_Dept of Justice_Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant
!, 1';''A'44 ki e I IN ": • l'.4‘ , F s BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.E. For Meeting of: May 19, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the application and acceptance, if awarded, grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant for FY2025 SUBMITTED BY: *Ira Cavin, Police Lieutenant SUMMARY EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the Yakima Police Department to submit an application for federal grant funding awarded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Grant (JAG) for fiscal year 2025. The Resolution further authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant if awarded. The funds would support overtime for Police patrols in high crime and high-profile community events. ITEM BUDGETED: No STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: 05.19.26 Council Resolution Accepting JAG Application.docx BJA FY25 JAG Grant Application_Supporting Documents.pdf 16 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026- A RESOLUTION authorizing an application and acceptance, if awarded, a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, has grant funds available to local governments to support efforts to reduce crime and improve public safety; and, WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department has been notified that $62,084 in grant funds have been allocated to the City of Yakima and Yakima County and are available upon submission of a completed grant application and satisfaction of certain conditions; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima considered this matter at an open public meeting in which citizens were provided an opportunity to comment and deems it to be in the best interest of the City to authorize submission of an application to the Justice Assistance Grant Program for said available funds and execution of all necessary documents and contracts to complete said grant transaction; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: 1. The City Manager or her designee is hereby authorized to submit a completed grant application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, to obtain a grant to fund local efforts to reduce crime and improve public safety. 2. The City Manager or her designee is further authorized to accept the grant on behalf of the City of Yakima, and to take all steps and execute all documents and contracts necessary to complete this grant transaction, including but not limited to execution of the attached interlocal agreement with Yakima County whereby Yakima County shall receive a portion of the grant proceeds for local law enforcement efforts. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of May, 2026. Matt Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalinda Ibarra, CMC, City Clerk 1 17 OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:03/31/2029 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): n Preapplication ®New ® Application n Continuation *Other(Specify): n Changed/Corrected Application n Revision *3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 04/28/2026 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier: FJNNX1XFJ9K3 State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a.Legal Name: YAKIMA, CITY OF *b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.UEI: 916001293 FJNNX1XFJ9K3 d.Address: *Street1: 12 9 N 2ND STREET Street2: *City: YAKIMA County/Parish: *State: WA: Washington Province: *Country: USA: UNITED STATES *Zip/Postal Code: 98901-2613 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: YAKIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: IRA Middle Name: J *Last Name: CAVIN Suffix: Title: LIEUTENANT Organizational Affiliation: YAKIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT *Telephone Number: 5095766532 Fax Number: *Email: IRA.CAVIN@YAKIMAWA.GOV 18 Tracking Number:GRANT14623664 Funding Opportunity Number:O-BJA-2025-172542 Received Date:Apr 28,2026 06:56:26 PM EDT Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: *Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance 11.Assistance Listing Number: 16.738 Assistance Listing Title: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program *12.Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2025-172542 *Title: BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formula 13.Competition Identification Number: C-BJA-2025-00119-PROD Title: Category 2: Applicants with allocation amounts $25,000 or more 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: REDUCE CRIME AND INCREASE THE FEELING OF PUBLIC SAFETY BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS, QUICKEN RESPONSE TIMES AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATION. Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments 19 Tracking Number:GRANT14623664 Funding Opportunity Number:O-BJA-2025-172542 Received Date:Apr 28,2026 06:56:26 PM EDT Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: *a.Applicant WA-04 *b.Program/Project WA-04 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: 10/01/2025 *b.End Date: 10/01/2028 18.Estimated Funding($): *a.Federal 62,084.00 *b.Applicant 0.00 *c.State 0.00 *d.Local 0.00 *e.Other 0.00 *f. Program Income 0.00 *g.TOTAL 62,084.00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? n a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on • ® b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. I I c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372. *20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,'provide explanation in attachment.) n Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.I also provide the required assurances**and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001) • **I AGREE The list of certifications and assurances,or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. First Name: IRA Middle Name: J Last Name: CAVIN Suffix: *Title: LIEUTENANT *Telephone Number: 5095766532 Fax Number: *Email: IRA.CAVIN@YAKIMAWA.GOV Signature of Authorized Representative: Tory J Adams *Date Signed: 04/28/2026 20 Tracking Number:GRANT14623664 Funding Opportunity Number:O-BJA-2025-172542 Received Date:Apr 28,2026 06:56:26 PM EDT 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Standard Applicant Information Project Information Project Title Proposed Project Start Proposed Project End JAG Crime Reduction Date Date Emphasis 10/1/25 10/1/28 Federal Estimated Applicant Estimated Program Income Funding (Federal Share) Funding (Non-Federal Estimated Funding 62084.0 Share) 0.0 Total Estimated Funding 0.0 62084.0 Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.) No items Type Of Applicant Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: 21 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevw/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 1/` 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Other (specify): Application Submitter Contact Information Application POC Prefix Name Mr. Application POC First Application POC Middle Application POC Last Name Name Name IRA J CAVIN Application POC Suffix Name Organizational Title Email ID Affiliation LIEUTENANT IRA.CAVIN@YAKIMAWA.GO YAKIMA POLICE V DEPARTMENT Phone Number Fax Number 509-576-6532 ORINumber Executive Order and Delinquent Debt Information Is Application Subject to Review by State Under Executive Order 12372? b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review 22 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 2/L_ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Is the Applicant Delinquent on Federal Debt? No SF424 Attachments (3) Name Date Added manifest.txt 4/28/26 AName Date Added Form SF424 4 0-V4.0.pdf 4/28/26 Name Date Added GrantApplication.xml 4/28/26 Authorized Representative Authorized Representative Information Prefix Name Ms. First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Name VICKI L BAKER Title City Manager Verify Legal Name, Doing Business As, and Legal Address 23 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 3/_ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Legal Name Doing Business As CITY OF YAKIMA UEI FJNNXI XFJ9K3 Legal Address Street 1 129 N 2ND ST Street 2 City State Zip/Postal Code YAKIMA WA 98901 CongressionalDistrict Country 04 USA Certification The legal name + Doing Business As (DBA) and legal address define a unique entity in the system as represented in its entity profile. The profile legal name and address is applicable to ALL applications and awards associated to this fiscal agent. 1. If this information is correct confirm/acknowledge to continue with completion of this application. I confirm this is the correct entity. Signer Name IRA CAVIN Certification Date / Time 04/28/2026 07:44 PM 2. If the information displayed does not accurately represent the legal entity applying for federal assistance: a. Contact your Entity Administrator. b. Contact the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to update the entity legal name/address. 24 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 4/L_ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package 3. If the above information is not the entity for which this application is being submitted, Withdraw/Delete this application. Please initiate a new application in Grants.gov with using the correct UEI/SAM profile. Proposal Abstract Project Identifiers: 1. Violent Crime 2. Drug Crime 3. Overtime 4. Communication City of Yakima Goals: Reduce the fear of crime in a selected area by conducting emphasis patrols, incarcerating violent offenders and deterring criminal activity. Strategies: 1. Fund police overtime for emphasis patrols in designated areas that suffer from fear of crime issues. Place officers in areas of higher density of population, which increases the propensity for criminal activity. More officers act as a deterrent and can respond to criminal activity quicker. County of Yakima 25 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 5/;__ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Goals: Purchase communication equipment and supporting accessories for crisis response unit. Strategies: Purchase communication equipment for the crisis support unit. The equipment will be replacing equipment that is nearly 15 years old. The equipment allows specialty trained units to communicate during dynamic incidents. Data Requested with Application > Financial Management and System of Internal Controls > FY2025 JAG NOFO Proposal Narrative Name Category Created by Date FY25 Proposal Proposal IRA CAVIN Added Narrative.pdf Narrative 04/28/2 026 Budget and Associated Documentation Budget Summary Budget/ Financial Attachments Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative Name Category Created by Date A https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 6/;26 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Budget IRA CAVIN r.uueu Worksheet FY25 Budget 04/28/2 Worksheet & 026 Narrative.pdf Pre-Agreement Cost No documents have been uploaded for Pre-Agreement Cost Indirect Cost Rate Agreement No documents have been uploaded for Indirect Cost Rate Agreement Consultant Rate Justification No documents have been uploaded for Consultant Rate Justification Employee Compensation Waiver No documents have been uploaded for Employee Compensation Waiver Financial Management Questionnaire (Including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) No documents have been uploaded for Financial Management Questionnaire Additional Attachments No documents have been uploaded for Additional Attachments Budget and Associated Documentation Budget Year 1 Total Categor y Personn $0.00 $0.00 el 27 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 7/! 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package $0.00 $0.00 Fringe Benefits $0.00 $0.00 Travel $0.00 $0.00 Equipme nt $0.00 $0.00 Supplies $0.00 $0.00 Construc tion $0.00 $0.00 SubAwar ds $0.00 $0.00 Procure ment $0.00 $0.00 Contract s $0.00 $0.00 Other Costs $0.00 $0.00 Total Direct Costs $0.00 $0.00 Indirect Costs Total Project Costs Total Project Cost Breakdown Total Percentage https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevw/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 8/�28 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Federal Federal Percentag Funds Funds e $0.00 0.00% Match Match Percentag Amount Amount e $0.00 0.00% Program Program Percentag Income Income e Amount Amount 0.00% $0.00 Please note:After completing this budget detail summary, please confirm that the following final values entered in this section are identical to those entered in the corresponding estimated cost section of the Standard Applicant Information. Specifically, the following must be equivalent. If they are not, you will not be able to submit this application until they are updated to be equivalent. Standard Applicant Information Equals Budget Summary Total Estimated Funding = Total Project Costs Federal Estimated Funding (federal share) = Federal Funds Applicant Estimated Funding (non-federal share) = Match Amount Program Income Estimated Funding = Program Income Amount DOES THIS BUDGET CONTAIN CONFERENCE COSTS WHICH IS DEFINED BROADLY TO INCLUDE MEETINGS, RETREATS, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA,AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES? Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive Documents Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive Documents The recommended files to upload are PDF, Microsoft Word and Excel. No documents have been uploaded for Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive 29 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpD ExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW'/ITABTH READ2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProces... 9/L_ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package LRJ .UI I ICI ILJ Additional Application Components Documentation of Anticipated Benefit to Qualified Opportunity Zones (if applicable) No documents have been uploaded for Documentation of Anticipated Benefit to Qualified Opportunity Zones (if applicable) Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement No documents have been uploaded for Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement Additional Attachments No documents have been uploaded for Additional Attachments 1. Disclosures and Assurances No Lobbying Activities The applicant is not required to submit a lobbying disclosure under 31 U.S.C. 1352 for this application. No documents have been uploaded for Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 30 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProce... 10/; 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items No. [Applicant Name on SF-424] does not have (and is not proposed as a subrecipient under) any pending applications submitted within the last 12 months for federally funded grants or cooperative agreements (or for subawards under federal grants or cooperative agreements) that request funding to support the same project being proposed in this application to OJP and that would cover any identical cost items outlined in the budget submitted as part of this application. DOJ Certified Standard Assurances U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CERTIFIED STANDARD ASSURANCES On behalf of the Applicant, and in support of this application for a grant or cooperative agreement, I certify under penalty of perjury to the U.S. Department of Justice ("Department"), that all of the following are true and correct: (1) I have the authority to make the following representations on behalf of myself and the Applicant. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any Department decision to make an award to the Applicant based on its application. (2) I certify that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for the federal assistance sought by the application, and that it has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any required non-federal share of project costs)to plan, manage, and complete the project described in the application properly. (3) I assure that, throughout the period of performance for the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application-- 31 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevw/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProce... 11/; 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package a. the Applicant will comply with all award requirements and all federal statutes and regulations applicable to the award; b. the Applicant will require all subrecipients to comply with all applicable award requirements and all applicable federal statutes and regulations; and c. the Applicant will maintain safeguards to address and prevent any organizational conflict of interest, and also to prohibit employees from using their positions in any manner that poses, or appears to pose, a personal or financial conflict of interest. (4)The Applicant understands that the federal statutes and regulations applicable to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application specifically include statutes and regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination, and, in addition-- a. the Applicant understands that the applicable statutes pertaining to civil rights will include section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §2000d); section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794); section 901 of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681); and section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. § 6102); b. the Applicant understands that the applicable statutes pertaining to nondiscrimination may include section 809(c) of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10228(c)); section 1407(e) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. §20110(e)); section 299A(b) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (34 U.S.C. § 11182(b)); and that the grant condition set out at section 40002(b)(13) of the Violence Against Women Act (34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(13)), which will apply to all awards made by the Office on Violence Against Women, also may apply to an award made otherwise; c. the Applicant understands that it must require any subrecipient to comply with all such applicable statutes (and associated regulations); and d. on behalf of the Applicant, I make the specific assurances set out in 28 C.F.R. §§ 42.105 and 42.204. (5)The Applicant also understands that(in addition to any applicable program- specific regulations and to applicable federal regulations that pertain to civil rights and nondiscrimination)the federal regulations applicable to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application may include, but are not limited to, 2 C.F.R. Part 2800 (the DOJ "Part 200 Uniform Requirements") and 28 C.F.R. Parts 22 (confidentiality- research and statistical information), 23 (criminal intelligence systems), 38 (regarding faith-based or religious organizations participating in federal financial assistance programs), and 46 (human subjects protection). (6) I assure that the Applicant will assist the Department as necessary (and will require subrecipients and contractors to assist as necessary)with the Department's compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (54 U.S.C. § 306108),the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 (54 U.S.C. §§ 312501-312508), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%4obaseclass.pzProce... 12/;32 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package U.S.C. §§ 4321-4335), and 28 C.F.R. Parts 61 (NEPA) and 63 (floodplains and wetlands). (7) I assure that the Applicant will give the Department and the Government Accountability Office, through any authorized representative, access to, and opportunity to examine, all paper or electronic records related to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application. (8) If this application is for an award from the National Institute of Justice or the Bureau of Justice Statistics pursuant to which award funds may be made available (whether by the award directly or by any subaward at any tier)to an institution of higher education (as defined at 34 U.S.C. § 10251(a)(17)), I assure that, if any award funds actually are made available to such an institution,the Applicant will require that,throughout the period of performance-- a. each such institution comply with any requirements that are imposed on it by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and b. subject to par. a, each such institution comply with its own representations, if any, concerning academic freedom, freedom of inquiry and debate, research independence, and research integrity, at the institution,that are included in promotional materials, in official statements, in formal policies, in applications for grants (including this award application), for accreditation, or for licensing, or in submissions relating to such grants, accreditation, or licensing, or that otherwise are made or disseminated to students,to faculty, or to the general public. (9) I assure that, if the Applicant is a governmental entity,with respect to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application-- a. it will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4601-4655),which govern the treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally-assisted programs; and b. it will comply with requirements of 5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and 7324-7328, which limit certain political activities of State or local government employees whose principal employment is in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by federal assistance. (10) If the Applicant applies for and receives an award from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), I assure that as required by 34 U.S.C. § 10382(c)(11), it will,to the extent practicable and consistent with applicable law-- including, but not limited to, the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act--seek, recruit, and hire qualified members of racial and ethnic minority groups and qualified women in order to further effective law enforcement by increasing their ranks within the sworn positions, as provided under 34 U.S.C. § 10382(c)(11). (11) If the Applicant applies for and receives a DOJ award under the STOP School Violence Act program, I assure as required by 34 U.S.C. § 10552(a)(3),that it will maintain and report such data, records, and information (programmatic and financial) as DOJ may reasonably require. 33 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProce... 13/L_ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package I acknowledge that a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement (or concealment or omission of a material fact) in this certification, or in the application that it supports, may be the subject of criminal prosecution (including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C. §§ 10271-10273), and also may subject me and the Applicant to civil penalties and administrative remedies for false claims or otherwise (including under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3730 and 3801-3812). I also acknowledge that the Department's awards, including certifications provided in connection with such awards, are subject to review by the Department, including by its Office of the Inspector General. Please Acknowledge Signed SignerlD ira.cavin@yakimawa.gov Signing Date / Time 4/28/26 7:23 PM DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Law Enforcement and Community Policing U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS; COORDINATION WITH AFFECTED AGENCIES 34 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevw/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProce... 14/; 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Applicants should refer to the regulations and other requirements cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations or other cited requirements before completing this form. The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the U.S. Department of Justice ("Department") determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement. 1. LOBBYING As required by 31 U.S.C. § 1352, as implemented by 28 C.F.R. Part 69, the Applicant certifies and assures (to the extent applicable) the following: (a)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Applicant, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, or the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; (b) If the Applicant' s request for Federal funds is in excess of $100, 000, and any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the Applicant shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities" in accordance with its (and any DOJ awarding agency' s) instructions; and (c) The Applicant shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subgrants and procurement contracts (and their subcontracts) funded with Federal award funds and shall ensure that any certifications or lobbying disclosures required of recipients of such subgrants and procurement contracts (or their subcontractors) are made and filed in accordance with 31 U.S.C. § 1352. 35 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=0k40baseclass.pzProce... 15/2_ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package 2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS A. Pursuant to Department regulations on nonprocurement debarment and suspension implemented at 2 C.F.R. Part 2867, and to other related requirements, the Applicant certifies, with respect to prospective participants in a primary tier "covered transaction," as defined at 2 C.F.R. § 2867.20 (a) , that neither it nor any of its principals-- (a) is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) has within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law, or been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against it for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, tribal, or local) transaction or private agreement or transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion or receiving stolen property, making false claims, or obstruction of justice, or commission of any offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty that seriously and directly affects its (or its principals' ) present responsibility; (c) is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, tribal, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this certification; and/or (d) has within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, tribal, or local) terminated for cause or default. B. Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, it shall attach an explanation to this application. Where the Applicant or any of its principals was convicted, within a three-year period preceding this application, of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law, the Applicant also must disclose such felony criminal conviction in writing to the Department (for OJP Applicants, to OJP at Oj,pcompliancereporting@usdoj_gov; for OVW Applicants, to OVW at OVW.GFMD@usdoj_gov; or for COPS Applicants, to COPS at 36 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=0k40baseclass.pzProce... 16/; 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package AskCOPSRC@usdoj_gov) , unless such disclosure has already been made. 3. FEDERAL TAXES A. If the Applicant is a corporation, it certifies either that (1) the corporation has no unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, or (2) the corporation has provided written notice of such an unpaid tax liability (or liabilities) to the Department (for OJP Applicants, to OJP at Ojpcompliancereporting@usdoj .gov; for OVW Applicants, to OVW at OVW.GFMD@usdoj_gov; or for COPS Applicants, to COPS at AskCOPSRC@usdoj .gov) . B. Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, it shall attach an explanation to this application. 4. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as implemented at 28 C.F.R. Part 83, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 28 C.F.R. §§ 83. 620 and 83. 650: A. The Applicant certifies and assures that it will, or will continue to, provide a drug-free workplace by-- (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in its workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about-- (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The Applicant' s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3)Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=0k40baseclass.pzProce... 17/;37 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the award be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a) ; (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the award, the employee (1)Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of the employee' s conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) Notifying the Department, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d) (2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title of any such convicted employee to the Department, as follows: For COPS award recipients - COPS Office, 145 N Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20530; For OJP and OVW award recipients - U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, ATTN: Control Desk, 999 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20531. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected award; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d) (2) , with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) , (e) , and (f) . https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevW/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=0k40baseclass.pzProce... 18/;38 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package 5. COORDINATION REQUIRED UNDER PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMS As required by the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Act of 1994, at 34 U.S.C. § 10382 (c) (5) , if this application is for a COPS award, the Applicant certifies that there has been appropriate coordination with all agencies that may be affected by its award. Affected agencies may include, among others, Offices of the United States Attorneys; State, local, or tribal prosecutors; or correctional agencies. I acknowledge that a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement (or concealment or omission of a material fact) in this certification, or in the application that it supports, may be the subject of criminal prosecution (including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C. §§ 10271-10273) , and also may subject me and the Applicant to civil penalties and administrative remedies for false claims or otherwise (including under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729- 3730 and 3801-3812) . I also acknowledge that the Department' s awards, including certifications provided in connection with such awards, are subject to review by the Department, including by its Office of the Inspector General. Please Acknowledge Certified SignerlD ira.cavin@yakimawa.gov Signing Date / Time 4/28/26 7:23 PM https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevw/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=0k40baseclass.pzProce... 19/;39 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package Other Disclosures and Assurances Applicant Disclosure and Justification - DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) No documents have been uploaded for Application Disclosure and Justification - DOJ High Risk Grantees Name Category Created by Date Assurances and Disclosures IRA CAVIN Added Memo.pdf and Assurances 04/28/2 026 Declaration and Certification to the U.S. Department of Justice as to this Application Submission By [taking this action], I -- 1. Declare the following to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under penalty of perjury: (1) I have authority to make this declaration and certification on behalf of the applicant; (2) I have conducted or there was conducted (including by the applicant's legal counsel as appropriate, and made available to me) a diligent review of all requirements pertinent to and all matters encompassed by this declaration and certification. 2. Certify to DOJ, under penalty of perjury, on behalf of myself and the applicant, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the following are true as of the date of this application submission: (1) I have reviewed this application and all supporting materials submitted in connection therewith (including anything submitted in support of this application by any person on behalf of the applicant before or at the time of the application submission and any materials that accompany this declaration and certification); (2) The information in this application and in all supporting materials is accurate, true, and complete information as of the date of this request; and (3) I have https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevw/!TABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProce... 20/L_ 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package me autnority to suomit mis application on oenair or me applicant. 3. Declare the following to DOJ, under penalty of perjury, on behalf of myself and the applicant: (1) I understand that, in taking (or not taking) any action pursuant to this declaration and certification, DOJ will rely upon this declaration and certification as a material representation; and (2) I understand that any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent information or statement in this declaration and certification (or concealment or omission of a material fact as to either) may be the subject of criminal prosecution (including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C. §§ 10271-10273), and also may subject me and the applicant to civil penalties and administrative remedies under the federal False Claims Act (including under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3730 and/or§§ 3801-3812) or otherwise. Please Acknowledge Signed SignerlD ira.cavin@yakimawa.gov Signing Date / Time 4/28/26 7:24 PM Other No documents have been uploaded for Other Certified 41 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevw/ITABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProce... 21/� 5/6/26,4:11 PM Grant Package 42 https://justgrants.usdoj.gov/prweb/PRAuth/app/JGITS/3yZ6Bxxi_IpDExTOT4XnAjzjAXmVNevVV PTABTHREAD2?pyActivity=%40baseclass.pzProce... 22/L Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant FY 2025 Budget Narrative Proposed FY 2025 JAG Expenditures 2025 Budget Yakima Police Department Funding of police overtime for emphasis patrol to reduce crime in impacted designated areas $47,596 Total City of Yakima Justice Assistance Grant Proposed Budget $47,596 Yakima County Law and Justice Purchase and replace communication equipment for the deputy members of the Yakima Valley Regional Crisis Response Unit. $14,488 Total Yakima County Justice Assistance Grant Proposed Budget $14,488 Total City and County JAG Budget $62,084 EXPLANATORY NARRATIVE Yakima Police Department- Personnel- The Yakima Police Department will use $47,596 to pay for police officer overtime to create an emphasis patrol to focus on fear of crime issues in designated areas of the City. Yakima County Law and Justice- Equipment- Yakima County will use $14,488 to replace communication equipment for its members who operate as part of the Yakima Valley Crisis Response Unit. 1 43 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant FY 2025 Proposal Narrative This narrative is submitted for the purpose of describing the proposed program activities for the 4-year JAG period. The City of Yakima has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to utilizing Justice Assistance funding in an effective and responsible manner and has had a longstanding relationship of fiscal sharing with Yakima County that has bettered the quality of life for citizens countywide. Program Identification: The City of Yakima, through it's elected officials have set the following priorities: a safe and healthy Yakima; a resilient Yakima; a thriving Yakima; an engaged Yakima. The Yakima Police Department plays a critical role in the first two priorities. The elected leaders, past and present, have put Yakima on a path of revitalization by investing in expansive construction projects to enhance the appeal of Yakima's downtown area. This area is also blighted by high-crime and homelessness. An increased presence of the Yakima Police Department in these spaces achieves the first priority with the goal to entice businesses to invest in Yakima, achieving the second priority. Yakima Police Department— The Yakima Police Department will use these funds for officer overtime reimbursement. The officers will be dedicated to emphasis patrols in an areas of the city identified as having substantial fear of crime issues. Much of this fear of 1 44 crime originates from homeless mentally ill persons wandering the streets and entering businesses where they scare customers and create disturbances. These police officers will work in conjunction with City Code Enforcement personnel to focus on these locations to identify and correct issues, arrest criminals, and attempt to obtain services for those identified as mentally ill. Need Analysis — The Yakima Police Department has used the identified emphasis patrol in the past with great success. However, due to the difficult financial situation faced by the City of Yakima, the Police Department has no way to fund this emphasis without JAG assistance. Yakima County Law and Justice— The Yakima County Crisis Response Unit members are currently equipped with communication equipment that is nearly 15 years old. JAG assistance will allow Yakima County to requip the deputies with equipment that will allow the specially trained units to communicate during dynamic incidents. Needs Analysis — In 2023, regional governments voted in favor of combining the City of Yakima Crisis Response Unit into a regional team. The cost of the equipment for the teams would paid for by all governments based on population. Unfortunately, agencies are still responsible to provide their participating members with uniforms, body armor, weapons, and communication equipment. The current equipment that the Yakima County Sheriff's office is nearly 15 years old. Other agencies who have provided members to the regional team have equipment that newer and more effective. The funds allocated 2 45 through JAG assistance will be used to replace the aging equipment and provide for better communication with other members on the team. Fund Distribution — The City of Yakima and Yakima County have come to an agreement, via a Memorandum of Understanding, on the distribution of Justice Assistance Grant funds. Under the terms of the JAG grant, together with the agreed-upon terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, the City of Yakima will be entitled to $47,596 out of the total $62,084 available, while Yakima County will be entitled to the remaining $14,488. Each agency will be responsible for managing their Justice Assistance Grant-funded programs while the City of Yakima will provide reporting for both entities. 3 46 2025 Washington Local JAG Allocations Only jurisdictions listed below in the state are eligible to receive FY 2025 JAG funding directly from BJA,with award amounts determined by the annual formula.Important notes: 1)Disparate jurisdictions are listed in shaded groups below,in alphabetic order by county.A single jurisdiction must serve as the fiscal agent on behalf of the group.BJA will only fund one award for the disparate group.Disparate jurisdictions are responsible for determining individual amounts within the Joint Allocation and for documenting allocations via a memorandum of understanding 2)Jurisdictions eligible for a direct allocation(i.e.,not part of a disparate group)are listed alphabetically below the shaded, disparate groupings. For additional details on eligibility and disparate group requirements,refer to the FY25 JAG notice of funding opportunity(NOFO)and the Frequently Asked Questions here:https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/frequently-asked-questions.For additional details regarding the JAG formula and award calculations process,please refer to the JAG Technical report here: https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/justice-assistance-grant-jag-program-2024. State Jurisdiction Name Government Type Direct Allocation Joint Allocation WA BENTON County County WA KENNEWICK City Municipal $31,391 WA RICHLAND City Municipal $16,234 $47,625 WA CLALLAM County County * WA PORT ANGELES City Municipal $10,735 $10,735 WA CLARK County County $30,693 WA VANCOUVER City Municipal $108,662 $139,355 WA COWLITZ County County * WA LONGVIEW City Municipal $10,793 $10,793 WA FRANKLIN County County * WA PASCO City Municipal $21,761 $21,761 WA GRANT County County * WA MOSES LAKE City Municipal $10,852 $10,852 WA KING County County $56,731 WA AUBURN City Municipal $37,588 WA BELLEVUE City Municipal $19,201 WA BURIEN City Municipal $21,936 WA FEDERAL WAY City Municipal $49,080 WA KENT City Municipal $56,324 WA RENTON City Municipal $34,039 WA SEATAC City Municipal $14,343 WA SEATTLE City Municipal $527,221 WA SHORELINE City Municipal $10,939 WA TUKWILA City Municipal $14,954 $842,356 WA PIERCE County County $128,620 WA TACOMA City Municipal $266,432 $395,052 WA SPOKANE County County $18,590 WA SPOKANE City Municipal $138,017 WA SPOKANE VALLEY City Municipal $29,704 $186,311 WA WALLA WALLA County County * WA WALLA WALLA City Municipal $10,008 $10,008 47 WA WHATCOM County County $11,812 WA BELLINGHAM City Municipal $32,351 $44,163 WA YAKIMA County County $14,488 WA YAKIMA City Municipal $47,596 $62,084 WA BREMERTON City Municipal $16,612 WA EVERETT City Municipal $38,199 WA FIFE City Municipal $15,739 WA KITSAP County County $46,956 WA LACEY City Municipal $10,503 WA LAKEWOOD City Municipal $43,407 WA LYNNWOOD City Municipal $11,783 WA MARYSVILLE City Municipal $14,226 WA OLYMPIA City Municipal $25,311 WA PUYALLUP City Municipal $14,226 WA SNOHOMISH County County $42,825 WA THURSTON County County $21,383 Local total $2,082,265 48 OMB No. 1121-0329 Approval Expires 02/28/2027 BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG Program - Local Formula Total Amount To Be Awarded Under This Funding Opportunity: $96,384,585 Anticipated Award Ceiling: Up to $4,098,693 Anticipated Period of Performance Duration: 48 months Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2025-172542 Deadline to submit SF-424 in Grants.gov: April 21, 2026 by 11 :59pm Eastern Time Deadline to submit application in JustGrants: April 28, 2026 by 5:00pm Eastern Time pp✓/N ice/44S��NT (111 o c;) Et 1 rn a y'. ew <11 / Bureau of Justice Assistance A'AJUST' �i U.S. Department of Justice 111\' JUSTICti4¢ 49 CONTENTS �� Basic Information 3 •:; Eligibility 7 AProgram Description 8 * Application Contents, Submission Requirements, and Deadlines 13 R Application Review 26 ►r/ Award Notices 27 * Post-Award Requirements and Administration 28 + S. Other Information 30 0 Application Checklist 31 U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 12 50 Basic Eligibility Program Deadlines& Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Contents Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist 0 BASIC INFORMATION The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is accepting applications for funding in response to this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). Agency Name U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance NOFO Title BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance _Grant (JAG) Program — Local Formula _ Announcement Type Initial Funding Opportunity Number O-BJA-2025-172542 Assistance Listing Number 16.738 Executive Summary This NOFO will provide formula funding to eligible units of local government to, in general, support hiring additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1. Law enforcement programs. 2. Prosecution and court programs. 3. Prevention and education programs. 4. Corrections and community corrections programs. 5. Drug treatment and enforcement programs. 6. Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. 7. Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). 8. Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. 9. Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to mental health courts, drug courts, veterans courts, and extreme risk protection order programs. 10. Programs to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) to benefit public safety. 11. Programs to purchase and operate counter-UAS systems (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) included on the list of technologies established by subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124n(d)(2)(A)(iii)) to exercise the authority granted under subsection (a)(2) of such section. • Category 1: Applicants with allocation amounts less than $25,000 Category 1 provides formula funding to eligible units of local government with FY25 JAG allocations less than $25,000 as listed on the JAG Allocations webpage. Applicants must use JAG funds consistent with the programmatic requirements outlined in this NOFO. • Category 2: Applicants with allocation amounts $25,000 or more U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 13 51 Basic Eligibility Program Deadlines& Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Contents Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist Category 2 provides formula funding to eligible units of local government with FY25 JAG allocations of$25,000 or more as listed on the JAG Allocations webpage. Applicants must use JAG funds consistent with the programmatic requirements outlined in this NOFO. Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria. OJP is committed to advancing work that furthers DOJ's mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis. Key Dates and Times Funding Opportunity Release Date March 13, 2026 SAM.gov Registration/Renewal Recommend beginning process by March 13, 2026, and no later than March 27, 2026 Step 1: Grants.gov Application Deadline 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 21, 2026 Step 2: JustGrants Application Deadline 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 28, 2026 Funding Details Total Amount To Be Awarded Under This Funding Opportunity: $96,384,585 • C-BJA-2025-00118-PROD, Category 1: Applicants with allocation amounts less than$25,000 o Anticipated Number of Awards: 637 o Anticipated Award Ceiling: $24,975 o Anticipated Period of Performance Start Date: October 1, 2024 o Anticipated Period of Performance Duration: 24 months • C-BJA-2025-00119-PROD, Category 2: Applicants with allocation amounts $25,000 or more o Anticipated Number of Awards: 593 o Anticipated Award Ceiling: $4,098,693 o Anticipated Period of Performance Start Date: October 1, 2024 o Anticipated Period of Performance Duration: 48 months Availability of Funds This funding opportunity, and awards under this funding opportunity, are subject to the availability of funding and any changes or additional requirements that may be imposed by the agency or by law. In addition, nothing in this NOFO is intended to, nor does it, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 14 52 Basic Eligibility Program Deadlines& Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Contents Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist United States or its departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees, agents, or any other person. Statutory Authority Pub. L. No. 90-351, Title I, Part E, subpart 1 (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151-10158); see also 28 U.S.C. 530C(a). Agency Contact Information For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJ P.ResponseCenter©usdoj.gov Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday—Friday For assistance with SAM.gov (registration/renewal): SAM.gov Help Desk Web: SAM.gov Help Desk (Federal Service Desk) Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Monday—Friday, except on federal holidays For assistance with Grants.gov (registration, submission of the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424): Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline Phone: 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035 Email: support©grants.gov Web: Grants.gov Customer Support Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays For assistance with JustGrants (registration, submission of full application): JustGrants Service Desk Phone: 833-872-5175 Email: JustGrants.Support©usdoj.gov Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET Monday—Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays. For procedures related to unforeseen technical issues beyond the control of the applicant that impact submission by the deadlines, see Experiencing Technical Issues Preventing Submission of an Application (Technical Waivers). Resources for Applying OJP Grant Application Resource Guide: Referred to as the Application Resource Guide throughout the NOFO, this resource provides guidance to help applicants for OJP funding prepare and submit their applications. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 15 53 Basic Eligibility Program Deadlines& Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Contents Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist JustGrants Application Submission Traininci Webpaqe Offers helpful information and resources on the grant application process. Note: If this NOFO requires something different from any guidance provided in the Application Resource Guide, the difference will be noted in this NOFO and the applicant should follow the guidance in this NOFO. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 6 54 Basic Eligibility Program Deadlines& Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Contents Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist 7—- ELIGIBILITY Eligible Applicants The types of entities that are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity are listed below: • Government Entities o Special district governments o City or township governments o County governments o Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) By law, for purposes of the JAG Program, the term "units of local government" includes a town, township, village, parish, city, county, borough, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a state, or it may be a federally recognized American Indian tribal government that performs law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). A unit of local government also may be any law enforcement district or judicial enforcement district established under applicable state law with authority to independently establish a budget and impose taxes; for example, in Louisiana, a unit of local government means a district attorney or parish sheriff. Prior to starting an application to this NOFO, all prospective unit of local government applicants should check the JAG Allocation page and the link to their relevant state to determine if they are eligible for a direct award from BJA. • Eligible applicants with allocation amounts of less than $25,000 must apply to Category 1. • Eligible applicants with allocation amounts of$25,000 or more must apply to Category 2. • Only one eligible unit of local government that is a member of a disparate group may apply for funding as the fiscal agent for the other members of the group. • Applications from ineligible units of local government (i.e., not listed in the allocation charts) will not be accepted for funding. Cost Sharing/Match Requirement This NOFO does not require cost sharing/match. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 17 55 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist 0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION General Purpose of the Funding This NOFO will provide formula funding to eligible units of local government to, in general, support hiring additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1. Law enforcement programs. 2. Prosecution and court programs. 3. Prevention and education programs. 4. Corrections and community corrections programs. 5. Drug treatment and enforcement programs. 6. Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. 7. Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). 8. Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. 9. Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to mental health courts, drug courts, veterans courts, and extreme risk protection order programs. 10. Programs to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) to benefit public safety. 11. Programs to purchase and operate counter-UAS systems (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) included on the list of technologies established by subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124n(d)(2)(A)(iii)) to exercise the authority granted under subsection (a)(2) of such section. This NOFO has two categories: Category 1: Applicants with allocation amounts less than $25,000 Category 1 provides formula funding to eligible units of local government with FY25 JAG allocations less than $25,000 as listed on the JAG Allocations webpage. Applicants must use JAG funds consistent with the programmatic requirements outlined in this NOFO. Category 2: Applicants with allocation amounts $25,000 or more Category 2 provides formula funding to eligible units of local government with FY25 JAG allocations of$25,000 or more as listed on the JAG Allocations webpage. Applicants must use JAG funds consistent with the programmatic requirements outlined in this NOFO. In connection with all of the above purposes, it should be noted that the JAG statute, at U.S.C. § 10152, defines "criminal justice" as "activities pertaining to crime prevention, control, or reduction, or the enforcement of the criminal law, including but not limited to police efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or to apprehend criminals, including juveniles, activities of courts having criminal jurisdiction, and related agencies (including but not limited to prosecutorial and defender services, juvenile delinquency agencies and pretrial service or release agencies), activities of corrections, probation, or parole authorities and related agencies U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 18 56 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist assisting in the rehabilitation, supervision, and care of criminal offenders, and programs relating to the prevention, control, or reduction of narcotic addiction and juvenile delinquency." Additionally, JAG funds awarded under this NOFO may be used for any purpose indicated here: Purposes for Which Funds Awarded Under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) Program May Be Used. Areas of Emphasis BJA recognizes that many state and local criminal justice systems currently face challenging fiscal environments and that an important, cost-effective way to relieve those pressures is to share or leverage resources through cooperation among federal, state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement. BJA encourages SLTT recipients of FY25 JAG funding to join federal law enforcement agencies in addressing the following challenges: Combatting Violent Crime: JAG funds may be used to implement, enhance, or expand projects that combat violent crime. This should include directly supporting law enforcement operations. Specific activities could include addressing human trafficking of American citizens; dismantling criminal gangs, street crews, and drug networks, including drug manufacturing, dealing, and trafficking; and cracking down on the open use of illegal drugs. State and local agencies are encouraged to coordinate with their United States Attorneys and Project Safe Neighborhoods grantees in order to leverage JAG funding for violence reduction projects, to include the DOJ Operation Take Back America to eliminate cartels and transnational criminal organizations; and to coordinate their law enforcement activities with those of federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Marshals Service, and the Department of Homeland Security. Further, state and local agencies may use JAG funds to protect the public, critical infrastructure, mass gathering events, and public facilities from threats posed by the careless or unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as well as to interrupt drug cartels use of UAS for smuggling and surveilling law enforcement, to include purchase of UAS (see BJA's UAS page for prior approval requirements before using JAG funds for UAS or counter-UAS) or equipment or services for the detection, tracking, or identification of drones and drone signals. Immigration Enforcement: State and local agencies may use JAG funds to partner with federal law enforcement on immigration enforcement operations (e.g., information sharing, 287(g) partnerships, task forces, and honoring detainers), protecting critical infrastructures, and information/intelligence problems. Safe Communities: State and local agencies may use JAG funds to support services to American citizens and American victims of crime to create safe communities. JAG funds can be used to collaborate with federal law enforcement and task forces to address endemic vagrancy and encampments that create safe havens for drugs, crime, and human trafficking. Additionally, state and local agencies may use JAG funds to focus on improving public order and quality of life through enforcement and prosecution of nuisance abatement and blight including, among other things, petty larceny and criminal damage to property, as well as utilization of maximally flexible civil commitment, U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 19 57 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist institutional treatment, and step-down treatment standards to address untreated mental health and substance use disorders. JAG funds may also be used to support American victims of trafficking and sexual assault. Safe Houses of Worship: State and local agencies may use JAG funds to respond to and deter threats to houses of worship and other religious institutions, including religious schools. Religious institutions have recently been targeted for acts of violence and desecration. These organizations typically lack sufficient security resources to respond to heightened threats. State and local law enforcement support to houses of worship, religious schools, and other religious institutions is an effective way to combat such threats. Applicants should refer to Application Contents, Submission Requirements, and Deadlines: Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative for information on allowable and unallowable costs that may inform the development of their project design. Unallowable Uses of Funds The following are certain unallowable costs and certain activities that are out of the program scope and will not be funded. 1. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that, directly or indirectly, violates (or promotes or facilitates the violation of) federal immigration law (including 8 U.S.C. § 1373) or impedes or hinders the enforcement of federal immigration law— including by failing to comply with 8 U.S.C. § 1373, give access to DHS agents, or honor DHS requests and provide requested notice to DHS agents. 2. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that violates any applicable Federal civil rights or nondiscrimination law. This includes violations that— (1) indirectly violate the law, including by promoting or facilitating violations; or (2) unlawfully favor individuals in any race or protected group, including on a majority or minority, or privileged or unprivileged, basis, within a given area, population, or sector. 3. As specified in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide, in Chapter 3.13 "Unallowable Costs" ("Legal Services for Aliens"), any obligations of funds, at any tier, under this award to provide (or to support the provision of) legal services to any removable alien or any alien otherwise unlawfully present in the United States shall be unallowable costs for purposes any award made under this notice, but the foregoing shall not be understood to apply— (1) to legal services to obtain protection orders for victims of crime; or (2) to immigration-related legal services that may be expressly authorized or required by any law, or any judicial ruling, governing or applicable to the award. Formula Allocations The FY25 Local JAG Allocations are listed on the JAG Allocations webpage, with separate lists for each state. As explained in Eligibility, only listed eligible units of local government may apply to receive direct JAG funding from BJA. According to the JAG Program statute, a "disparity" may exist between the funding eligibility of a county and its associated municipalities. See 34 U.S.C. § 10156(d)(4). Units of local government identified by BJA as disparate must select a fiscal agent that will submit an application for the total allocation that includes all disparate jurisdictions.A memorandum U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 10 58 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Intorrna on Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist of understanding (MOU) that identifies which jurisdiction will serve as the applicant or fiscal agent for joint funds must be completed and signed by each participating jurisdiction's authorized representative. Once an award is made, the fiscal agent will be responsible for distributing award funds to the other jurisdictions in the disparate group through subawards that include all appropriate award conditions. Notes on identifying disparity in the allocation lists: • Disparate units of local government are listed in shaded groups, in alphabetic order by county. Units of local government identified as disparate must select one unit of local government to submit an application on behalf of the disparate group. • Counties that have an asterisk (*) under the "Direct Allocation" column did not submit the level of violent crime data to qualify for a direct award from BJA but are in the disparate grouping indicated by the shaded area. The JAG legislation requires these counties to remain a partner with the local jurisdictions receiving funds and be a signatory on the required MOU. • Direct allocations are listed alphabetically below the shaded disparate groupings. Please note that disparate jurisdictions do not need to abide by the listed individual allocations. Jurisdictions in a funding disparity are responsible for determining individual amounts within the Eligible Joint Allocation and documenting individual allocations in the MOU. See the JAG FAQs for more information. A sample MOU is also available. The JAG statutory formula is fully described within the JAG Technical Report. Other JAG Statutory Requirements Certification and Assurances: The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10153 (A)(1-5), details requirements related to governing body review and public comment of a JAG application, prohibition on supplanting, as well as other requirements for which JAG recipients must submit to BJA certification and assurances. See Additional Application Components section for more details. Prohibited Items: The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10152, prohibits the use of JAG funds for certain items, and prohibits the use of JAG funds for other items unless BJA grants a waiver. The JAG Prohibited Expenditures Guidance provides lists, details, definitions, and procedures for prohibited expenditures under the BJA JAG Program. See Application Contents, Submission Requirements, and Deadlines: Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative and Additional Application Components for more details. Administrative Costs: The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10152, requires that not more than 10 percent of a JAG grant may be used for costs incurred to administer such grant. See Application Contents, Submission Requirements, and Deadlines: Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative for more details. Trust Fund: The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10153, requires that a State or unit of local government that elects to draw down JAG funds in advance must establish a trust fund in which to deposit amounts. The trust fund must be in an interest-bearing account, unless one of the exceptions in 2 C.F.R. § 200.305(b)(11) apply. See the JAG FAQ for more details. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 111 59 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist Program Goals and Objectives Goal: Improve the administration of the criminal justice system. Objective 1: Provide states with additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems. Objective 2: Assist units of local government with their criminal justice needs. How Awards Will Contribute to Program Goals/Objectives BJA anticipates that unit of local government recipients of JAG funding will use the funding to improve the administration of the criminal justice system. Jxpected Outcomes: Deliverables and Performance Measures To achieve the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity, OJP has identified expected deliverables that must be produced by a recipient. OJP has also identified performance measures (pieces of data) that will indicate how a recipient is achieving the performance goals and objectives identified above. Recipients will need to collect and report this performance measure data to OJP. OJP will measure success by reviewing a recipient's submission of performance reports and data and the extent to which project implementation reflects progress toward the goals and objectives of this NOFO. Deliverables Recipients under this funding opportunity will not submit any deliverables beyond the standard Post-Award Requirements and Administratiol . Performance Measures OJP will require each award recipient to submit regular performance reports that communicate progress toward achieving the goals and objectives identified in Program Goals and Obiectives. Applicants can visit OJP's performance measurement page at oip.qov/performance for more information on performance measurement activities. A list of performance measure questions for this funding opportunity can be found at: https://bia.oip.gov/fundinq/performance-measures/iaq-measures.pdf. Funding Instrument OJP expects to make awards under this funding opportunity as grants. See the "Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements" section of the Application Resource Guide for a brief discussion of important statutes, regulations, and award conditions. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 12 60 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist APPLICATION CONTENTS, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES j S This NOFO contains all the information needed to apply for this funding opportunity. The application for this funding opportunity is submitted through web-based forms and attachments in Grants.gov and JustGrants through the steps that follow. Unique Entity Identifiers (UEIs) and SAM.gov Registration To submit an application, an applicant must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). SAM.gov assigns entities a unique entity identifier (UEI) that is required for the entity to apply for federal funding. Applicants will enter their UEI with their application. Award recipients must then maintain an active UEI for the duration of their award's period of performance. First-time Registration: Entities registering in SAM.gov for the first time will submit information about their entity type and structure, financial information (such as dates of the fiscal year, banking information, and executive compensation), entity points of contact, and other information. The information is reviewed and verified by SAM.gov, and then a UEI is issued. This process may take several weeks, so entities considering applying for funding should begin the registration process as soon as possible. Renewing an Existing Registration: Entities must renew their SAM.gov registration every 12 months to keep it active. If an entity does not renew their SAM.gov registration, it will expire. An expired registration can delay or prevent the submission of an application for funding in Grants.gov and JustGrants. Applicants are encouraged to start the SAM.gov registration or renewal process at least 30 days prior to the application's Grants.gov deadline.Applicants who fail to begin the registration or renewal process at least 10 business days prior to the Grants.gov deadline may not be able to complete the process in time and will not be considered for a technical waiver that allows for late submission. Submission Instructions: Summary Applications must be submitted to DOJ electronically through a two-step process that begins in Grants.gov and is completed in JustGrants. See Basic Information: Key Dates and Times for the Grants.gov and JustGrants application deadlines. • Step 1: The applicant must submit the required Application for Federal Assistance SF- by the Grants.gov deadline. • Step 2: The applicant must submit the full application, including attachments, through JustGrants by the deadline (see JusticeGrants.usdoj.gov). Submission Sten 1: Grants.gov Submission of SF-424 Access/Registration If the applicant does not already have a Grants.gov account, they will need to register for this opportunity in Grants.gov. Applicants should follow the Grants.gov Quick Start Guide for Applicants to register, create a workspace, assign roles, submit an application, and troubleshoot issues. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 113 61 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist Submission of the SF-424 Applicants will begin the application process in Grants.gov with the submission of the SF-424, which collects the applicant's name, address, and UEI; the funding opportunity number; and proposed project title, among other information. The SF-424 must be signed by the Grants.gov Authorized Organizational Representative for the applicant. See the Application Resource Guide for additional information on completing the SF-424. Section 8F —Applicant Point of Contact: Please include the name and contact information of the individual who will complete the application in JustGrants. JustGrants will use this information (i.e., email address) to assign the application to this user in JustGrants. Section 19— Intergovernmental Review: This funding opportunity is subject to Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 (Intergovernmental Review). States that participate in the Intergovernmental Review process have an opportunity to review the applicant's submission. An applicant may find the names and addresses of state Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) for Intergovernmental Review at https://www.ojp.gov/intergovernmentalReviewSPOCList.pdf. If the applicant's state appears on the SPOC list, the applicant must contact its SPOC to find out about, and comply with, the state's process under E.O. 12372. On the SF-424, an applicant whose state appears on the SPOC list must make the appropriate selection in response to question 19 once the applicant has complied with its state E.O. 12372 process. An applicant whose state does not appear on the SPOC list should answer question 19 by selecting, "Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the state for review." An applicant should submit the SF-424 as early as possible and recommended not later than 48 hours before the Grants.gov deadline. If an applicant fails to submit the SF-424 in Grants.gov by the deadline, they will be unable to submit their application in JustGrants. Once the first part of the application has been successfully submitted in Grants.gov, the Grants.gov Workspace status will change from "In Progress" to "Submitted."Applicants will also receive a series of four Grants.gov email notifications. Refer to the DOJ Application Submission Checklist for additional details. If an applicant needs to update information in the SF-424 after it is submitted in Grants.gov, they can update the information as part of their JustGrants submission (see Application Contents, Submission Requirements, and Deadlines: Standard Applicant Information). They do not need to submit an update in Grants.gov. Submission Step 2: JustGrants Submission of Full Application Access/Registration For first-time JustGrants applicants, once the application is received from Grants.gov, DOJ will send an email (from DIAMD-NoReply@usdoj.gov) to the email address listed in Section 8F of the SF-424 with instructions on how to create a JustGrants account. This email should arrive within 24 hours after confirmation from Grants.gov of the SF-424 submission. Creating and setting up a JustGrants account consists of three steps: 1. Follow the instructions in the email to first confirm who will be the Entity Administrator (the person who manages which staff can access JustGrants on behalf of the applicant). 2. Log in to JustGrants and confirm the information in the Entity Profile. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 14 62 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist 3. Invite other individuals who will serve as the Application Submitter and the Authorized Representative for the applicant to register for JustGrants. These steps should be completed in JustGrants as early as possible and recommended not later than 48 hours before the JustGrants deadline. Once registered in JustGrants, the Application Submitter will receive a link in an email to complete the rest of the application in JustGrants.Applicants can find additional information on JustGrants registration in the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist. Preparing for Submission Some of the required sections of the application will be entered directly into JustGrants, and other sections will require documents to be uploaded and attached. Therefore, applicants should allow enough time before the JustGrants deadline to prepare, enter, and upload all the requirements of the application. Applicants may save their application in the system and add to or change the application as needed prior to hitting the "Submit" button at the end of the application in JustGrants. After the application deadline, no changes or additions can be made to the application. OJP recommends that applicants submit the complete application package in JustGrants at least 48 hours prior to the JustGrants deadline. For additional information, including file name and type requirements, see the "How To Apply" section in the Application Resource Guide. Standard Applicant Information The Standard Applicant Information section of the JustGrants application is pre-populated with the SF-424 data submitted in Grants.gov. The applicant will need to review the Standard Applicant Information in JustGrants and can make whatever edits are needed. Within this section, the applicant will need to add ZIP codes for areas affected by the project; confirm their Authorized Representative; and confirm the organization's unique entity identifier, legal name, and address. Proposal Abstract A Proposal Abstract (no more than 2,000 characters) summarizing the proposed project— including its purpose, primary activities, expected outcomes, the service area, intended beneficiaries, and subrecipients (if known)—must be completed in the JustGrants web-based form. This abstract should be in paragraph form without bullets or tables, written in the third person, and exclude personally identifiable information. Abstracts will be made publicly available on the OJP and USASpending.gov websites if the project is awarded. Examples of brief Proposal Abstracts are included below. JAG Abstract Examples • The city of [insertl will use JAG funds for overtime for increased patrols to bolster the security of at-risk religious institutions, such as houses of worship and religious schools. • The county of [insert' will use JAG funds to purchase police cruisers and officer personal protected equipment for increased law enforcement operations. Disparate JAG Abstract Example The disparate jurisdictions of [insert'and finsertl will use JAG funds for technology improvements and law enforcement equipment. Specifically, the county of [insert'will U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 15 63 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist use JAG funds to replace its records management system, and the city of finsertl will use JAG funds to purchase ruggedized laptops for officers. Data Requested With Application Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant Disclosure of High-Risk Status) The Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire helps OJP assess what financial management and internal control systems the applicant has in place, whether these systems would be sufficient to maintain a funding award, and the associated potential risks of an applicant as part of the pre-award risk assessment process. Every OJP applicant (other than an individual applying in their personal capacity, not representing an applicant organization) is required to complete the web-based form in JustGrants. See the Application Resource Guide: Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant Disclosure of High-Risk Status) for additional guidance on how to complete the questionnaire. JAG Survey Applicants will be required to respond to JAG specific survey questions as part of the JustGrants application. Please refer to the steps below to help guide you through initiating, completing, modifying, and obtaining the status of the survey in the JustGrants system: • To initiate the survey, please click on the survey title to open. • When you have completed the survey, please click the "Finish" button in the lower right corner of the screen. The system will direct you to a review screen displaying your survey responses. • To go back to the main application screen, go to the "Actions" menu in the top right corner of the screen and select "Close" to exit the survey review screen. • The survey you just completed will still display an "Open" status. To confirm the completed status of your survey, go back to the "Actions" menu and select"Refresh." The status of your completed survey will change to "Resolved—Completed." • If you would like to verify the responses to a completed survey, you may click the survey title to reopen it and view your saved responses. • If you would like to change and/or update the responses to a completed survey, you may click the "Reopen" option to update your saved responses. Proposal Narrative Format of the Proposal Narrative: The Proposal Narrative will be submitted as an attachment in JustGrants. The attached document should be double-spaced, using a standard 12-point size font; have no less than 1-inch margins; have numbered pages; and should not exceed 10 pages. Sections of the Proposal Narrative: The Proposal Narrative should include the three sections listed below. 1. Description of the Issue: What critical issue or problem is the applicant proposing to address with this project? Please include: U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 16 64 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Intorrist?can Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist • Identify the issues the unit(s) of local government intend(s) to address with JAG funds, to include gaps in the jurisdiction's needed resources for criminal justice purposes. • Include discussion of any issues that arose in administering previous fiscal years' JAG awards, if applicable, and how its strategy and funding priorities will address the issues. 2. Project Design and Implementation: How will the proposed project address the need identified and address the purpose of the NOFO? Please include: • Describe the unit(s) of local government process, if any, for engaging stakeholders from across the justice continuum and how that input informs priorities and decisions on the statutory JAG program areas under which it will use funding. • Describe how JAG funds will be coordinated with state and related justice funds. • Provide description of the programs to be funded over the 4-year grant period, to include any subawards. 3. Capabilities and Competencies: What administrative and technical capacity and expertise does the applicant bring to successfully complete this project? Please include: • Describe the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed project and meet the requirements of the award, including collecting and reporting the required performance measure data. Who will be responsible for this task, and how will the applicant collect the data? Refer to Program Description: Performance Measures for additional details on performance measures for this funding opportunity. • Describe the fiscal agent's capacity for administering the JAG award and subawards during the four-year project period, to include required subrecipient monitoring. • Describe any additional strategic planning and coordination efforts in which the unit of local government participates with other criminal justice agencies. • Please provide an overview of any evidence-informed programs that have been implemented successfully and how those programs might inform implementation of strategic plan priorities. Project Evaluations: An applicant that proposes to use award funds to conduct project evaluations must follow the guidance in the "Note on Proiect Evaluations" section in the Application Resource Guide. Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Attachment) The applicant will complete the budget worksheet attachment and submit it by uploading it as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. In addition to those instructions, Local JAG applicants must include in the budget worksheet the following: • If using funds for administering the grant, provide clear designation for any cost line items that are JAG administrative costs within each budget category and project year. For example, in the line item description or explained in the narrative section. • For applications for disparate groups, the preference is for the applicant to include a single budget worksheet and narrative that lists each jurisdiction's proposed costs by category, labeled to distinguish the use between partner agencies. Alternatively, U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 17 65 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist separate budget attachments for each partner of unit of local government are acceptable. For additional information about how to prepare a budget for federal funding, see the Application Resource Guide section on "Budget Preparation and Submission Information." For details on the technical steps to complete the budget attachment and upload it in JustGrants, see the Complete the Application in JustGrants: Budget training. Funding Restrictions See "Unallowable Use of Funds." Limitation on administrative costs: Funds may not be used for administrative costs that exceed 10 percent of the total award amount. This includes direct and any indirect costs. Prohibition of supplanting: Funds may not be used to supplant state or local funds but must be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available. Prohibited items: The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10152, prohibits the use of JAG funds for certain items, and prohibits the use of JAG funds for other items unless BJA grants a waiver. The JAG Prohibited Expenditures Guidanc provides lists, details, definitions, and procedures for prohibited expenditures under the BJA JAG Program. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS (C-UAS): The purchase of UAS (also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, including their accessories) is allowable under JAG only with express prior approval from BJA. To request such approval, the recipient (or subrecipient, at any tier) must submit a written certification that only those UAS verified by the Defense Contract Monitoring Agency's "Blue UAS Cleared List" or any successor list (available at https://bluelist.appsplatformportals.us/) as not manufactured by a "covered foreign entity" may be purchased or operated under the federal award. The certification also states that no modifications or additional accessories may be introduced to the UAS funded by the award, and that the purchased UAS will not be used to process, store, or transmit federal information. The purchase of C-UAS is also allowable under JAG only with express prior approval from BJA. To request such approval, the recipient (or subrecipient, at any tier) must submit a written certification that C-UAS will only be procured and operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations (including criminal, surveillance, aviation, and communications laws), that only federally-approved C-UAS purchases will be purchased, and that the recipient has consulted qualified legal counsel to review the proposed purchase and operation of the C-UAS. The certification also requires the recipient to complete federal training requirements and obtain all required approvals, certifications, licenses, and authorizations prior to deployment. The certification also states that no modifications or additional accessories may be introduced to the C-UAS funded by the award. The recipient or subrecipient also must assure BJA that the entity has sufficient policies and procedures regarding privacy, civil liberties, and information technology cybersecurity related to operation of the UAS or C-UAS. Finally, the recipient or subrecipient may be required to provide additional documentation to verify purchase and the related policies for the UAS or C-UAS. Additional information may be found on the BJA UAS website. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 18 66 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist Body Armor: A JAG award recipient that proposes to purchase body armor with JAG funding must provide to OJP a certification(s) that it has a written "mandatory wear" policy in effect (see 34 U.S.C. § 10202(c)). The certification form related to mandatory wear can be found at: JAG Body Armor Mandatory Wear Policy Certification. Further, before making any subawards for body armor purchases, the direct JAG award recipient must collect a completed body armor certification from the proposed subrecipient. Any such certifications must be maintained by the direct JAG award recipient and made available to OJP upon request. For more information, please refer to the Body-worn Cameras (BWCs): A JAG award recipient that proposes to purchase BWC equipment or implement or enhance BWC programs with JAG funding must provide to OJP a certification(s) that it has policies and procedures in place related to BWC equipment usage, data storage and access, privacy considerations, and training. The certification form related to BWC policies and procedures can be found at: JAG BWC Policy Certification. Further, before making any subawards for BWC-related expenses, the direct JAG award recipient must collect a completed BWC certification from the proposed subrecipient. Any such certifications must be maintained by the direct JAG award recipient and made available to OJP upon request. For more information, please refer to the JAG FAQs. Extreme Risk Protection Order Programs: An extreme risk protection order (ERPO) empowers law enforcement, and in some states, family members, health care providers, and others to petition a court for a civil order that temporarily prevents a person from accessing firearms if they are found to be a danger to themselves. If states use their JAG funds to support ERPO programs, ERPO programs must include, at a minimum: 1. Pre-deprivation and post-deprivation due process rights that prevent any violation or infringement of the Constitution of the United States, including, but not limited to, the Bill of Rights and the substantive or procedural due process rights guaranteed under the 5th and 14th amendments to the Constitution of the United States, as applied to the States and as interpreted by State courts and United States courts (including the Supreme Court of the United States). Such programs must include, at the appropriate phase to prevent any violation of constitutional rights, at minimum, notice, the right to an in-person hearing, an unbiased adjudicator, the right to know opposing evidence, the right to present evidence, and the right to confront adverse witnesses. 2. The right to be represented by counsel at no expense to the government. 3. Pre-deprivation and post-deprivation heightened evidentiary standards and proof that mean not less than the protections afforded to a similarly situated litigant in federal court or promulgated by the state's evidentiary body, and sufficient to ensure the full protections of the Constitution of the United States, including but not limited to the Bill of Rights and the substantive and procedural due process rights guaranteed under the 5th and 14th amendments to the Constitution of the United States, as applied to the States and as interpreted by State courts and United States courts (including the Supreme Court of the United States). The heightened evidentiary standards and proof under such programs must, at all appropriate phases to prevent any violation of any constitutional right, at minimum, prevent reliance upon evidence that is unsworn or unaffirmed, irrelevant, based on inadmissible hearsay, unreliable, vague, speculative, and lacking a foundation. 4. Penalties for abuse of the program. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 1 19 67 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist Prior to the expenditure of FY25 JAG funds for an ERPO program, a Certification of Compliance with Pub. L. No. 90-351, Title I, Sec. 501(a)(1)(I)(iv) must be signed by a principal legal officer and submitted to BJA. See the JAG FAQs for additional information. DNA Testing of Evidentiary Materials and Uploading DNA Profiles to a Database: If JAG Program funds are to be used for DNA testing of evidentiary materials, any resulting eligible DNA profiles must be uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), the national DNA database operated by the FBI, by a government DNA lab with access to CODIS. JAG funds may not be used for Rapid DNA testing of evidentiary material (e.g., crime scene samples, sexual assault kits) because the FBI has not authorized results of this testing for upload to CODIS. No DNA profiles generated with JAG funding may be entered into any other nongovernmental DNA database without prior written approval from BJA. Additionally, award recipients utilizing JAG funds for forensic genealogy testing must adhere to the DOJ Interim Policy Forensic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Searching. For more information about DNA testing as it pertains to JAG, please refer to the JAG FAQs. Costs Associated With a Conference/Meeting/Training: An applicant that proposes to use award funds for activities related to a conference, meeting, training, or similar event should review the Application Resource Guide for information on prior approval, planning, and reporting costs for a conference/meeting/training. Costs Associated With Language Assistance and Access: If an applicant proposes a program or activity that would deliver services or benefits to individuals, the costs of taking reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to those services or benefits for individuals with limited English proficiency may be allowable in specific grant programs. Costs to provide reasonable accommodation and facilitate language access for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may also be allowable in specific grant programs. See the Application Resource Guide for information on costs associated with language assistance. For additional information about how to prepare a budget for federal funding, see the Application Resource Guide section on "Budget Preparation and Submission Information" and the technical steps to complete the budget form in JustGrants in the Complete the Application in JustGrants: Budget training. Budget and Associated Documentation: Budget/Financial Attachments Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable): An applicant with a current, federally approved indirect cost rate agreement should upload it as an attachment in JustGrants. Indirect costs are costs of an organization that are not readily assignable to a particular project but are necessary for the operation of the organization and the performance of the project. Examples of costs usually treated as indirect include those incurred for operation and maintenance of offices or workspaces and salaries of administrative or support staff. The requirements for the development and submission of indirect cost proposals and cost allocation plans are listed in Appendices III—VII of 2 C.F.R. Part 200. A non-federal applicant should follow the guidelines applicable to its type of organization. See the DOJ Grants Financial Guide and the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information on indirect cost rate agreements. Consultant Rate (if applicable): OJP has established maximum rates for consultants; see the "Listing of Costs Requiring Prior Approval" section of the DOJ Grants Financial Guide for more U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 120 68 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist information. If an applicant proposes a rate for a consultant on their project that is higher than the established maximum rate and receives an award, then the award recipient must submit a document requesting approval for the rate and cannot incur costs at the higher rate without prior OJP approval. The award recipient must provide justification for why the proposed rate is higher than the established maximum rate, such as why the rate is reasonable and consistent with that paid for similar services in the marketplace. Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation for Awards Over $250,000; Waiver(if applicable): This notice of funding opportunity expressly modifies the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide by not incorporating the "Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver" provisions in the "Financial Information" section of the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation (if applicable): This notice of funding opportunity expressly modifies the Application Resource Guide by not incorporating its "Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation" provisions. Applicants to this funding opportunity are not required to provide this disclosure. Additional Application Components The applicant should attach the additional requested documentation listed below in JustGrants. • Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government: A JAG application is not complete, and a direct award recipient may not access award funds, unless the chief executive of the applicant government (e.g., the mayor, city manager, or presiding Board member) properly executes, and submits, the "Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government" found at: FY25 JAG — Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government. This certification contains assurances that the governing body notification and public comment requirements, which are required under the JAG statute (at 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a)(2)), have been satisfied. OJP will not deny an application for a JAG award for failure to submit these "Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government" by the application deadline, but an award recipient will not be able to access award funds (and its award will include a condition that withholds funds) until it submits these certifications and assurances properly executed by its respective Chief Executive. Memorandum of Understanding (if applicable): Only required for disparate jurisdictions, as detailed in Formula Allocations. At a minimum, the MOU must 1) identify which jurisdiction will serve as the applicant or fiscal agent for the disparate group; and 2) identify the agreed upon funding amounts for each locality. The MOU must be completed and signed by an official who has authority to enter into a memorandum of understanding on behalf of each jurisdiction. Generally, BJA would expect this to be the chief executive of the jurisdiction. Additional documentation may be requested by BJA to determine signing authority. A sample MOU is available. If the MOU is missing or incomplete, BJA will issue an award agreement, but funds will be withheld until a properly executed MOU is submitted. • BWC Policy Certification (if applicable): Only required if the direct recipient will be using JAG funds for a BWC project. See Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative for more information and link to the form. If the direct recipient is proposing to use funds for U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 121 69 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist BWC but the certification is missing or insufficient, BJA will issue an award agreement, but funds will be withheld until a certification is submitted. • Body Armor Mandatory Wear Certification (if applicable): Only required if the direct recipient will be using JAG funds for body armor. See Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative for more information and link to the form. If the direct recipient is proposing to use funds for body armor but the certification is missing or insufficient, BJA will issue an award agreement, but funds will be withheld until a certification is submitted. • Extreme Risk Protection Order(ERPO) Certification (if applicable): Only required if JAG funds will be used for an ERPO program. See Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative for more information and link to the form. If the application is proposing to use funds for ERPO but the certification is missing or insufficient, BJA will issue an award agreement, but funds will be withheld until a certification is submitted. • Prohibited Expenditure Waiver Request (if applicable): Only required if a JAG applicant would like to request a pre-award waiver to purchase a specific prohibited expenditure request, as detailed in the JAG Prohibited Expenditure Guidance. A JAG applicant may submit a waiver request with its application, by attaching the letter described in the Guidance document in the "Procedures," #2. If the application is proposing to use funds for a JAG prohibited expenditure but the waiver request is missing or insufficient, BJA will issue an award agreement, but funds will be withheld until a waiver request is submitted and approved via grant award modification (GAM). • Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Certification (if applicable): Only required if a JAG application will include costs for UAS in the budget. See Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative for more information and link to the UAS certification. If the application is proposing to use funds for UAS but the certification is missing or insufficient (or if the requested budget information is not sufficient), BJA will issue an award agreement but funds will be withheld until a UAS certification is submitted and approved via grant award modification (GAM). • Counter-UAS Certification (if applicable): Only required if a JAG application will include costs for C-UAS in the budget. See Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative for more information and link to the C-UAS certification. If the application is proposing to use funds for C-UAS but the certification is missing or insufficient (or if the requested budget information is not sufficient), BJA will issue an award agreement but funds will be withheld until a C-UAS certification is submitted and approved via grant award modification (GAM). Disclosures and Assurances The applicant will address the following disclosures and assurances. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities: JustGrants will prompt each applicant to indicate if it is required to complete and submit a lobbying disclosure under 31 U.S.C. § 1352. The applicant is required by law to complete and submit a lobbying disclosure form (Standard Form/SF-LLL) if it has paid or will pay any person to lobby in connection with the award for which it is applying AND this application is for an award in excess of$100,000. This disclosure U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 122 70 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Inforrnadion Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist requirement is not applicable to such payments by an Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or any other Indian organization that are permitted by other federal law. Lobbying means (for this requirement) influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress. See 31 U.S.C. 1352; 28 C.F.R. part 69. Note: Most applicants do not engage in activities that trigger this disclosure requirement. An applicant that is not required by law (31 U.S.C. 1352) to complete and submit a lobbying disclosure, should enter"No." By doing so, the applicant is affirmatively asserting (under applicable penalties) that it has nothing to disclose under 31 U.S.C. § 1352 with regard to the application for the award at issue. Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items: To ensure funding coordination across grantmaking agencies, and to avoid unnecessary or inappropriate duplication of grant funding, the applicant must disclose if it has any pending applications for federal funding, including pending applications for subawards of federal funds, for the same project and the same budget items included in this proposal. Complete the JustGrants Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items form. See the Application Resource Guide for additional information. DOJ Certified Standard Assurances: Review and accept the DOJ Certified Standard Assurances in JustGrants. See the Application Resource Guide for additional information. DOJ Certifications: Review the DOJ document Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Druq-Free Workplace Requirements; Coordination with Affected Agencies. An applicant must review and sign the certification document in JustGrants. See the Application Resource Guide for more information. Applicant Disclosure and Justification — DOJ High-Risk Grantees (if applicable): If applicable, submit the DOJ High-Risk Disclosure and Justification as an attachment in JustGrants.A DOJ high-risk recipient is an award recipient that has received a DOJ high-risk designation based on a documented history of unsatisfactory performance, financial instability, management system or other internal control deficiencies, noncompliance with award terms and conditions on prior awards, or that is otherwise not responsible. See the Application Resource Guide for additional information. Submission Dates & Times Refer to Basic Information: Key Dates and Times for the submission dates and times. Applicants should submit their applications as early as possible and recommended not later than 48 hours before the deadlines. To be considered timely, the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline. Applicants will use the "Certify and Submit" feature in JustGrants to confirm that all required application components have been entered, which includes identifying the Authorized Representative for the applicant. Once the application is submitted, the Application Submitter, Authorized Representative, and Entity Administrator receive a confirmation email. An applicant will receive emails after successfully submitting application components in Grants.gov and JustGrants and should retain all emails and other confirmations received from the SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and JustGrants systems. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 123 71 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist Experiencing Technical Issues Preventing Submission of an Application (Technical Waivers) If an applicant misses a deadline due to unforeseen technical issues with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, or JustGrants, the applicant may request a waiver to submit an application after the deadline. OJP will only consider requests to submit an application via alternative methods or after the deadline when the applicant can document that there is a technical issue with a government system that was beyond their control and that prevents submission of the application via the standard process prior to the deadlines. Issues resulting from circumstances within the applicant's control, such as failure to begin the SAM.gov, Grants.gov, or JustGrants registration and application process in sufficient time, will not be considered. Requests and documentation must be sent to the OJP Response Center at OJP.ResponseCenter©usdoi.gov. Applicants should follow these steps if they experience a technical issue: 1. Contact the relevant help desk to report the issue and receive a tracking number. See Basic Information: Contact Information for the phone numbers, email addresses, and operating hours of the SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and JustGrants help desks. Reports of technical issues to the help desk must occur before the application deadline. If an applicant calls the help desk and experiences a long wait time, they can also email the help desk to obtain a tracking number. Tracking numbers are generated automatically when an applicant emails the applicable service desk, and for this reason, long call wait times for support do not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of getting a tracking number. 2. If an applicant has technical issues with SAM.gov or Grants.gov, the applicant must contact the OJP Response Center at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov within 24 hours of the Grants.gov deadline to request approval to submit after the deadline. The applicant's request will need to include: • A description of the technical difficulties experienced (provide screenshots if applicable). • A timeline of the applicant's submission efforts (e.g., date and time the error occurred, date and time of actions taken to resolve the issue and resubmit, and date and time support representatives responded). U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 124 72 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist • An attachment of the complete grant application and all the required documentation and materials (this serves as a "manual" submission of the application). • The applicant's unique entity identifier (UEI). • Any SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and JustGrants Service Desk tracking/ticket numbers documenting the technical issue. 3. If an applicant has technical issues with JustGrants that prevent application submission by the deadline, the applicant must contact the OJP Response Center at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoi.gov within 24 hours of the JustGrants deadline to request approval to submit after the deadline. See step 2 for the list of information the applicant must provide as part of its request. As a reminder: the waiver request will not be considered unless it includes documentation of attempts to receive technical assistance to resolve the issue prior to the application deadline. OJP will review each waiver request and the required supporting documentation and notify the applicant whether the request for late submission has been approved or denied. An applicant that does not provide documentation of a technical issue (including all information previously listed), or that does not submit a waiver request within the required time period, will be denied. For more details on the waiver process, OJP encourages applicants to review the "Experiencing Technical Issues" section in the Application Resource Guide. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 125 73 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist 0\ APPLICATION REVIEW Review Process and Criteria OJP will review applications to ensure the applicant is eligible to receive JAG formula funding per the JAG Allocations; and that information presented is reasonable, understandable, measurable, achievable, and consistent with the goals of the funding opportunity. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the application review process for formula grants. Risk Review Pursuant to the Part 200 Uniform Requirements, before award decisions are made, OJP also reviews information related to applicant risk. OJP assesses whether an applicant with one or more prior federal awards has a satisfactory record of performance, integrity, and business ethics, including by (among other things) checking whether the applicant is listed in SAM.gov as excluded from receiving a federal award. Depending on the severity and nature of the risk factors, the risk assessment may result in additional post-award conditions and oversight for any awarded applicant. In addition, if OJP anticipates that an award will exceed $250,000 in federal funds, OJP also must review and consider any information about the applicant that appears in the non-public segment of the integrity and performance system accessible through SAM.gov. Important Note on Responsibility/Qualification Data (formerly FAPIIS):An applicant may review and comment on any information about its organization that currently appears in SAM.gov and was entered by a federal awarding agency. OJP will consider such comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in SAM.gov, in its assessment of the risk posed by the applicant. Selection Process All final award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General, unless a statute explicitly authorizes award decisions by another official or there is written delegation of authority to another official. This official may consider not only program office recommendations but also other factors as indicated in the "Application Review" section. For additional information on the application review process, see the Application Resource Guide. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 126 74 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist AWARD NOTICES r®� Federal Award Notices For successful applicants, JustGrants will send a system-generated email to the Application Submitter, Authorized Representative, and Entity Administrator with information on accessing their official award package in JustGrants. The award package will include key information (such as funding amount and period of performance) as well as award conditions that must be followed. An authorized representative for the entity should accept or decline the award within 45 days of the notification. See the Application Resource Gui ;. for information on award notifications and instructions. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 127 75 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND �© ADMINISTRATION Reporting All award recipients under this funding opportunity will be required to submit the following reports and data: • Quarterly financial reports. • Semi-annual (Category 2) or annual (Category 1) performance reports. • Final financial and performance reports. • If applicable, an annual audit report in accordance with the Part 200 Uniform Requirements or specific award conditions. • Quarterly DCRA reports. See the Application Resource Guide for additional information on specific post-award reporting requirements, including performance measure data and the method for submitting reports in OJP's online systems. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent (in appropriate cases, OJP may require additional reports). Performance Measure Reporting Award recipients are required to submit quarterly performance measure data in the Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) and separately submit semi-annual or annual performance reports in JustGrants depending on the category. Applicants selected for an award will receive further guidance on post-award reporting processes. Program- and Award-Specific Award Conditions OJP includes various conditions on its awards. These may include program-specific conditions, which typically apply to all recipients of a funding opportunity, and award-specific conditions, which are included to address recipient-specific issues (e.g., programmatic or financial risk). Recipients may view all conditions, and actions required to satisfy those conditions, in the award package in JustGrants. Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements If selected for funding, in addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the OJP- approved application, the recipient must comply with all award conditions and all applicable requirements of federal statutes and regulations, including the applicable requirements referred to in the assurances and certifications executed in connection with award acceptance. For additional information on these legal requirements, see the "Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements" section in the Application Resource Guide. Civil Rights Compliance If a successful applicant accepts funding from OJP—as a recipient of OJP funding—that award recipient must comply with certain federal civil rights laws that prohibit the award recipient from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability in how it delivers its program's services or benefits and in its employment practices. The civil rights laws that may be applicable to the award include, but are not limited to, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the nondiscrimination provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 128 76 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist 1968, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These and other federal civil rights laws are discussed in greater detail on OJP's Legal Overview—FY 2025 Awards webpage under the "Civil Rights Requirements" section. Additional resources are available from the OJP Office for Civil Rights. Compliance with Federal civil rights and nondiscrimination laws is material to the government's decision to make any award and payment under this program, including for purposes of the False Claims Act, and each recipient will be required to certify (in its acceptance of the conditions of the award) that it does not operate any programs (including any such programs having components relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion) that violate any applicable Federal civil rights or nondiscrimination laws. See OJP's Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations webpage for specific information for faith-based organizations applying under this NOFO. Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Award recipients and subrecipients (including recipients or subrecipients that are pass-through entities) must, as described in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements set out at 2 C.F.R. 200.303, comply with standards for financial and program management. See the Application Resource Guide for additional information. Information Technology Security Clauses An application in response to this NOFO may require inclusion of information related to information technology security. See the Application Resource Guide for more information. Other Reporting Requirements Applicants and recipients are required to notify OJP if you know that you or any of your organization's principals for the award transaction are presently excluded or disqualified (i.e., debarred or suspended) or otherwise meet any of the criteria in 2 C.F.R. 180.335. Recipients must comply with requirements in 2 C.F.R. Part 180, as implemented by DOJ in 2 C.F.R. Part 2867, which, among other things, require recipients to check certain information sources and, in some cases, notify the federal awarding agency prior to the agency awarding federal funds via contracts or subawards. If a recipient's award includes a federal share of more than $500,000 over the period of performance of the award, then the award (per 2 C.F.R. 200.113) will include a condition that may require the recipient to report and maintain certain information (relating to certain criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings) in SAM.gov. See the Reporting Requirements page for more information. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 129 77 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist OTHER INFORMATION Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities OJP may conduct or support an evaluation of the projects and activities funded under this NOFO. For additional information on what should be included in the application, see the Application Resource Guide section "Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities." Freedom of Information and Privacy Act See the Application Resource Guide for important information on the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 552 and 552a). Applicants are advised not to include any unnecessary personally identifiable information, sensitive law enforcement information, or confidential financial information with the application. Provide Feedback to OJP See the Application Resource Guide for information on how to provide feedback to OJP. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 130 78 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist APPLICATION CHECKLIST BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formula This application checklist has been created as an aid in developing an application. For more information, reference the "OJP Application Submission Steps" in the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide and the DOJ Application Submission Checklist. SAM.gov Registration/Renewal • Confirm that your entity's registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is active through the NOFO period; submit a new or renewal registration in SAM.gov, if needed (see Application Resource Guide). Grants.gov Registration • Acquire an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) and a Grants.gov username and password (see Application Resource Guide). • Acquire AOR confirmation from the E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC) (see Application Resource Guide). Grants.gov Opportunity Search • Search for the funding opportunity in Grants.gov using the opportunity number, assistance listing number, or keyword(s). • Select the correct Competition ID. • Access the funding opportunity and application package (see Step 7 under"OJP Application Submission Steps" in the Application Resource Guide). • Sign up for Grants.gov email notifications (optional) (see Application Resource Guide). Funding Opportunity Review and Project Planning • Review all sections of the NOFO. • Confirm your entity is eligible to receive funding (see Eligibility: Eligible Applicants). • Confirm your proposed budget is within the allowable limits (see Basic Information: Funding Details), includes only allowable costs (see Application Contents, Submission Requirements, and Deadlines: Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative), and includes cost sharing if applicable (see Eligibility: Cost Sharing/Match Requirement). • Review the performance measures for this funding opportunity and confirm you will be prepared to collect and report on this data (see Program Description: Performance Measures). • Review the "Legal Overview—FY 202 in the OJP Funding Resource Center and confirm you are prepared to follow the requirements. • Read OJP policy and guidance on conference approval, planning, and reporting under "Listing of Costs Requiring Prior Approval" in the DOJ Grants Financial Guid. or see the Application Resource Guide. Submission Step 1: Grants.gov After registering with SAM.gov, submit the SF-424 in Grants.gov. • Complete and submit the SF-424 by the deadline. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 131 79 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Information Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist • Confirm Section 8F of the SF-424 lists the name and contact information of the individual who will complete the application in JustGrants. • Submit documents for Intergovernmental Review. • Confirm that, within 48 hours of your submission in Grants.gov, you receive four (4) Grants.gov email notifications: o A submission receipt o A validation receipt o A grantor agency retrieval receipt o An agency tracking number assignment If no Grants.gov receipt and validation email is received, or if error notifications are received, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545- 5035, or support©grants.gov and the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420 or OJP.ResponseCenter©usdoj.gov regarding technical difficulties (see the Application Resource Guide section on "Experiencing Unforeseen Technical Issues"). • Confirm that, within 24 hours after receipt of confirmation emails from Grants.gov, the individual listed in Section 8F of the SF-424 receives an email from JustGrants with login instructions. Submission Step 2: JustGrants • Complete the following information: o Entity and User Verification (first-time applicants) o Standard Applicant Information o Proposal Abstract o Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (see Application Resource Guide) o JAG Survey • Upload the Proposal Narrative. • Upload the Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative attachment. • Upload the other budget/financial attachments, as applicable. • Upload additional application components, as applicable. • Complete the required disclosures and assurances: o Disclosure of Lobbying Activities and submission of SF-LLL, if prompted by the system o Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items o DOJ Certified Standard Assurances o Applicant Disclosure and Justification — DOJ High-Risk Grantees • Complete the required DOJ Certification on Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Coordination with Affected Agencies. JustGrants Review, Certification, and Application Submission • Address any validation errors displayed on screen after attempted submission, then return to the "Certify and Submit" screen to submit the application. • Note the confirmation message at the top of the page. Users will also receive a notification in the "bell" alerts confirming submission. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance I NOFO I ojp.gov 132 80 Basic Eligibility Program Application Application Award Post-Award Other Application Intorrist?can Description Submission Review Notices Requirements Information Checklist • If you do not receive an application submission confirmation email or validation from JustGrants, or if you receive an error notification, please contact the JustGrants Service Desk at 833-872-5175 or JustGrants.Support©usdoj.gov. See the Application Resource Guide for additional information. 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