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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/2026 07.C. Resolution - application and acceptance of grant from the US Dept Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant for FY2026 !, 1';''A'44 ki e I IN ": • l'.4‘ , F s BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.C. For Meeting of: October 20, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant for FY2026 (General Fund Revenue) 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 2026. The Resolution further authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant, if awarded and an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for subgrant of funds awarded. The funds would support overtime for Police patrols in high crime areas and high-profile community events and also support the purchase of equipment for the same purpose. ITEM BUDGETED: Yes STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: FY2026 JAG Council Resolution.docx FY26 Interlocal Agreement with YSO Byrne Grant.pdf FY26 Proposal Narrative.pdf FY26 Budget Worksheet & Narrative.pdf Announcement.pdf FY26 Allocations.pdf 14 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026- A RESOLUTION ratifying an application for a grant in the total amount of $68,140 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 $68,140 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, one of the grant approval conditions is that the City and County execute an Interlocal Agreement whereby the City shall transfer $17,130 of the grant monies to the County to support law enforcement activities of the Yakima County Sheriff's Department; 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 20th day of October, 2026. Matt Brown, Mayor ATTEST: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk 15 FY2026 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) MOU Number THE STATE OF WASHINGTON YAKIMA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY 2026 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD This agreement is made and entered into this day of 2026, by and between CITY of YAKIMA, acting by and through its governing body, the City Council, herein after referred to as the CITY, and YAKIMA COUNTY acting by and through its governing body, the Board of Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY, both of Yakima County, State of Washington, witnesseth: WHEREAS, this Agreement is made under the authority of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, as amended, and codified in chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code of Washington provided for interlocal cooperation between governmental agencies; and WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in paying for the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that performance or those payments from current revenues legally available to that party; and WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreements is in the best interests of both parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the division of costs fairly compensates the performing party for the services or functions under this agreement; and 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$68,140 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, one of the grant approval conditions is that the City and County execute an Interlocal Agreement whereby the City shall transfer$17,130 of the grant monies to the County to support law enforcement activities of the Yakima County Sheriff's Department; NOW THEREFORE,the CITY and the COUNTY agree as follows: Section 1 Expressly conditioned upon award to the CITY of the above-referenced grant funds in the amount of $68,140 CITY agrees to pay the COUNTY a total of $17,130 of JAG funds. These 16 FY2026 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) funds will be used by the Yakima County Sheriff's Office to fund overtime for Deputy patrols and investigations into firearms and high crime areas of the county. Section 2 The COUNTY, as a sub-recipient, agrees to the conditions of acceptance contained in the award information section of the award package. See Exhibit A, attached and incorporated. Section 3 The COUNTY agrees to accept and use $17,130 to be used by the Yakima County Sheriff s Office to fund Deputy overtime costs. The COUNTY agrees to allow the CITY to inspect and verify payroll records associated with grant fund expenses in accordance Title 2 CFR 200.208 — 332. Section 4 Each party to this Agreement will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under this Agreement and shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of the services by the other party. Section 5 The parties to this Agreement do not intend for any third party to obtain a right by virtue of this Agreement. Section 6 By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not intend to create any obligations express or implied other than those set out herein; further, this agreement shall not create any rights in any party not a signatory hereto. Section 7 A copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the Yakima County Auditor's Office. 2 17 FY2026 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) CITY OF YAKIMA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Victoria Baker, City Manager La Don Linde, Commissioner Amanda McKinney, Commissioner Kyle Curtis, Commissioner Attest: Approved as to Form: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk Deputy Prosecuting Attorney CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION City Contract No: Resolution No: Attest: Julie Lawrence, Clerk of the Board Erin Franklin, Deputy Clerk of the Board Date 3 18 19 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant FY 2026 Proposal Narrative This narrative is submitted for the purpose of describing the proposed program activities for the 3-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 and river front recreation 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 two distinct purposes. One, officer overtime reimbursement. The officers will be 1 20 dedicated to emphasis patrols in an areas of the city identified as having substantial fear of crime issues. Much of this fear of 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. Two, the Yakima Police Department has come to realize that officers working in areas with higher levels of foot traffic and limited vehicular traffic (i.e. recreational pathways, large community events with closed roads, events spaces such as the fairgrounds) can more effectively work and respond to calls for service using all-terrain (UTV) vehicles. The department, in cooperation with a local non-profit, will be working to solicit funds for the purchase of a UTV side-by-side Polaris Ranger 1000 specifically designed for law enforcement use. The UTV will allow officers to move quickly through pedestrian and off-road traffic and venture off of paths/traditional roadways when the needs arise. The UTV will also allow for directed patrols along the riverfront where city residents frequently complain of homelessness issues and illegal open air drug use, where traditional patrol vehicles are not able to access. 2 21 Yakima County Law and Justice— The Yakima County Sheriff's Office currently staffs a pro-active policing unit which tasks assigned Deputies with responding to and investigating incidents of firearms and narcotics trafficking, gang crime and other high violence incidents. The Sheriff's Office will utilize overtime funding to increase these patrols in targeted areas of the county experiencing high crime rates. Needs Analysis — Yakima County, like many counties in the state, has experienced budget shortfalls which have forced major reductions in overtime expenses and staffing. As a result the resources available for Deputy overtime costs are reduced. Many investigations the proactive unit conducts require intensive long-term casework, and after hours call back to duty. In addition overtime can be utilized to increase the coverage of these Deputies outside of normal duty shifts. 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 $51,010 out of the total $68,140 available, while Yakima County will be entitled to the remaining $17,130. 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 22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant FY 2026 Budget Narrative Proposed FY 2026 JAG Expenditures 2026 Budget Yakima Police Department Funding of police overtime for emphasis patrol to reduce crime in impacted designated areas $21,010 Purchase of a All Terrain Vehicle for off road patrols and special events $30,000 Total City of Yakima Justice Assistance Grant Proposed Budget $51,010 Yakima County Law and Justice Funding of Deputy overtime patrols directed toward high crime areas and suspects involved in trafficking of firearms $17,130 Total Yakima County Justice Assistance Grant Proposed Budget $17,130 Total City and County JAG Budget $68,140 EXPLANATORY NARRATIVE Yakima Police Department- Personnel- The Yakima Police Department will use $21,010 to pay for police officer overtime to create an emphasis patrol to focus on fear of crime issues in designated areas of the City. Equipment- The Yakima Police Department will use $30,000 towards the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle (UTV) for the purpose of increasing patrols in off road areas of the city that experience increased criminal activity, and for special events where traditional vehicle patrols are not feasible. Yakima County Law and Justice- 1 23 Personnel- Yakima County will use $17,130 to fund overtime for Deputies involved in investigation and apprehension of criminals involved in weapons trafficking and directed patrols in high crime areas of the county. 2 24 OMB No. 1121-0329 Approval Expires 02/28/2027 BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2026-172705 Application Deadlines in Eastern Time (ET): 1. Complete SF-424 and submit in Grants.gov: October 9, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET 2. Submit full application in JustGrants: October 16, 2026, by 8:59 p.m. ET ov€,NT opt. BJA w� i� ,'6c. Bureau of Justice Assistance Fps��4JUS' �O U.S. Department of Justice JUSTICti4 25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula Contents 1 . Basic Information 3 2. Eligibility 4 3. Program Description 5 4. Application Contents and Format 9 5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines 13 6. Application Review Information 14 7. Award Notices 14 8. Post-Award Requirements & Administration 14 9. Questions? 14 U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 12 26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula 1 . BASIC INFORMATION Purpose of the Funding The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. 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. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula. This opportunity 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. 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. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 13 27 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula See the Eligible Applicants section for eligibility details. Funding Details Announcement Type Initial Assistance Listing Number 16.738 Pub. L. No. 90-351, Title I, Part E, subpart 1 Statutory Authority (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10151 - 10158); see also 28 U.S.C. 530C(a) Grants.gov Opportunity Number O-BJA-2026-172705 Expected Total Amount of Funding Up to $96,518,469 Anticipated Number of Awards 1,190 Award Type(s) Grants Anticipated Award Amount Up to $4,964,030 24 months (awards less than $25,000) or 48 Expected Award Period(s) months (awards $25,000 or more) starting on October 1, 2025 Key Dates and Times NOFO Release Date August 25, 2026 SAM.gov Registration/Renewal Begin the process by September 1, 2026, and no later than September 9, 2026 Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline 11:59 p.m. ET on October 9, 2026 Step 2: JustGrants Deadline 8:59 p.m. ET on October 16, 2026 See Questions : at the end of this NOFO for agency contact information. 2. ELIGIBILITY Eligible Applicants The types of entities that are eligible to apply are: Government Entities • County governments • City or township governments • Special district governments • Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Other U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 14 28 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula • Other units of local government "Other" Entities Definition: • 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 Allocations page and the link to their relevant state to determine if they are eligible for a direct award from BJA. • 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). 3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 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 Funding Priorities In order to advance public safety and help meet its mission, OJP's priorities include: a. Directly supporting law enforcement operations (including immigration law enforcement operations); b. Combatting violent crime; c. Supporting services to American citizens; d. Protecting American children; and e. Supporting American victims of trafficking and sexual assault. 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, U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 15 29 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement. BJA encourages state and local recipients of FY 2026 JAG funding to join federal law enforcement agencies in addressing the following challenges. Combating 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 violent crime reduction projects, including 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, entering into and fully participating in a 287(g) partnership and/or a Homeland Security Task Force, 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, 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. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 16 30 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula 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. Unallowable Activities: 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 FY 2026 Local JAG Allocations are listed on the JAG Allocations website, with separate lists for each state. According to the JAG Program statute, a "disparity" may exist between the funding eligibility of a county and its associated municipalities. See U.S.C. § 10156(d)(4). Units of local government identified as disparate must select a fiscal agent that will submit an application for the total allocation that includes all disparate jurisdictions. See the for more information on the requirements for disparate groups. The JAG statutory formula is fully described within the JAG Technical Report. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 17 31 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula 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. Prohibited Items: The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10152, prohibits the use of JAG funds for certain items, and it 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. 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. Trust Fund: The JAG statute, at 34 U.S.C. § 10158, 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. Goals and Objectives of This Funding Opportunity Goal: Improve the administration of the criminal justice system. • Objective 1: Provide units of local government 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. For a description of how awards under this NOFO will contribute to achieving these goals and objectives, see the Performance Reports section below. Expected Outcomes OJP expects recipients to submit deliverables and performance reports, as described below. Read the Application Resource Guide for more information. 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 do not need to submit any deliverables other than the standard items in the Post-Award Requirements and Administration section. Performance Reports OJP requires recipients to submit regular performance reports that communicate progress toward achieving Program Goals and Objectives. Read information on performance reporting. Award recipients will receive further guidance on post award reporting requirements. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 18 32 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula 4. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT Application Contents List The table below lists the contents for your application. Refer to the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklis for application instructions. Application Item Submission Type Step 1: Grants.gov Application for Federal Assistance: SF-424 Online Form Step 2: JustGrants Standard Applicant Information Online Form Proposal Abstract Text Box Data Requested With Application • Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant Online Form Disclosure of High-Risk Status) • JAG Survey Proposal Narrative Attachment Budget Attachment Other Budget/Financial Attachments • Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) Attachment • Consultant Rate (if applicable) Additional Application Components • Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government • BWC Policy Certification (if applicable) • Body Armor Mandatory Wear Certification (if applicable) • Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Certification Attachment (if applicable) • Prohibited Expenditure Waiver Request (if applicable) • Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Certification (if applicable) • Counter-UAS Certification (if applicable) U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 19 33 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula Standard Applicant Information Review and edit as needed the information imported from the SF-424 submitted in Grants.gov. Add ZIP codes for areas affected by the project. Proposal Abstract In JustGrants, enter a proposal abstract (limited to 2,000 characters) summarizing the proposed project. As abstracts for funded projects are public, do not include any personally identifying information (e.g., staff names). Examples of brief Proposal Abstracts are included below. JAG Abstract Examples • The city of[insert.'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'insert.'will use JAG funds for technology improvements and law enforcement equipment. Specifically, the county of[insert.'will use JAG funds to replace its records management system, and the city of'insert.'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) Review information on this 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: 1. To initiate the survey, click on the survey title to open. 2. When you have completed the survey, 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 1 10 34 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula "Refresh." The status of your completed survey will change to "Resolved— Completed." 5. To verify responses to a completed survey, click the survey title to reopen it and view your saved responses. 6. To change and/or update responses to a completed survey, click the "Reopen" option to update your saved responses. Proposal Narrative Format of the Proposal Narrative Submit the narrative as an attachment in JustGrants. Sections of the Proposal Narrative The Proposal Narrative must include the three sections listed below. 1. Description of the Need: What critical issue or problem do you propose to address with this project? Please include: • 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. 2. Project Design and Implementation: How will you implement project activities that meet the project goals and objectives? Please include the following: • Describe how JAG funds will be coordinated with state and related justice funds. • Provide description of the programs to be funded over the grant period, to include any subawards. 3. Capabilities and Competencies: What administrative and technical capacity and expertise do you 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 Reports for additional details on performance measures for this funding opportunity. Project Evaluations: An applicant that proposes to use award funds to conduct project evaluations must follow the guidance on project evaluations. Budget and Associated Documentation Budget Use the Budget Detail Separate Attachment (attach file in JustGrants) to submit the budget. Read information on budget preparation and JustGrants Application Submission Training. • List each cost needed to implement the project under the appropriate cost category. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 111 35 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula • Clearly name and describe each cost. • Show the computation of each cost (e.g., cost per unit, number of units, and total cost). • Enter narrative, as needed, to explain the cost calculations and connection to your project goals, objectives, and activities. • Include only costs that are reasonable, allocable, and necessary to implement the project. They must be allowable under the funding statute and agency requirements.' The following information specific to this funding opportunity will help you develop your project budget: • In addition to the instructions above, 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, separate budget attachments for each partner of unit of local government are acceptable. • Funding restrictions—JAG 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. Additional restrictions apply to certain costs or activities, to include but not limited to: o Administrative costs o Prohibited items per 34 U.S.C. § 10152, absent a waiver o UAS and C-UAS o Body Armor o Body Worn Cameras o ERPO activities o DNA Testing of Evidentiary Materials Please refer to the JAG Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Budget/Financial Attachments • Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable): If the budget includes indirect costs calculated using a current, federally approved indirect cost rate, upload your indirect cost rate agreement. Read information about indirect costs. • Consultant Rate (if applicable): Read information on limits to consultant rates and See 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E and the DOJ Grants Financial Guide. Read information on unallowable costs that apply to all funding opportunities. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 1 12 36 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula whether you need to request approval to exceed those limits. Additional Application Components Attach these in JustGrants: • Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government: Found at: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/certifications-assurances. 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). • Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy Certification (if applicable): Only required if the direct recipient will be using JAG funds for a BWC project. • Body Armor Mandatory Wear Certification (if applicable): Only required if the direct recipient will be using JAG funds for body armor. • Extreme Risk Protection Order(ERPO) Certification (if applicable): Only required if JAG funds will be used for an ERPO program. • 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. • Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Certification (if applicable): Only required if a JAG application will include costs for UAS in the budget. • Counter-UAS Certification (if applicable): Only required if a JAG application will include costs for C-UAS in the budget. Refer to the JAG Frequently Asked Questions for more information on these attachments. If a required attachment is missing from an eligible JAG application, OJP will issue an award agreement, but funds may be withheld until it is provided. Disclosures and Assurances Read the disclosures and assurances and complete them in JustGrants: • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities • Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (if applicable) • DOJ Certified Standard Assurances • DOJ Certifications • Applicant Disclosure and Justification—DOJ High-Risk Grantees (if applicable) 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES The DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist provides instructions for how to submit you application by the deadlines. Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) does apply to this funding opportunity: read the Application Resource Guide for details. Read OJP's policy for applicants to request late submission due to technical difficulties, severe weather, or natural or manmade disasters. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 1 13 37 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—Local Formula 6. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION OJP will review applications to ensure the information presented is reasonable, understandable, measurable, achievable, and consistent with the goals of the funding opportunity. See the Application Resource Guide for information on the application review process for formula grants, including risk review, and the deciding official. 7. AWARD NOTICES Read about the award notification process. 8. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS & ADMINISTRATION Read the Application Resource Guide for more information about: standard award terms and conditions, administrative and national policy requirements, and post-award reporting requirements. 9. QUESTIONS? Name: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing- NOFO Contact impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoi.gov Hours: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET, Monday—Friday Website: sam.gov/help SAM.gov Help Desk Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET, Monday—Friday (closed federal holidays) Phone: 800-518-4726 Email: support@grants.gov Grants.gov Help Desk Website: grants.gov/support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed federal holidays) Phone: 833-872-5175 Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoi.gov JustGrants Help Desk Hours: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. ET, Monday—Friday and 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays. U.S. Department of Justice I Office of Justice Programs I Bureau of Justice Assistance 1 14 38 2026 Washington Local JAG Allocations Only jurisdictions listed below in the state are eligible to receive FY 2026 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 JAG the Frequently Asked Questions here:https:// bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/frequently-asked-questions.For additional details regarding the JAG formula and award calculation 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 $34,985 WA RICHLAND City Municipal $17,066 $52,051 WA CLALLAM County County * WA PORT ANGELES City Municipal $11,735 $11,735 WA CLARK County County $33,281 WA VANCOUVER City Municipal $120,128 $153,409 WA COWLITZ County County * WA LONGVIEW City Municipal $10,347 $10,347 WA FRANKLIN County County * WA PASCO City Municipal $24,921 $24,921 WA KING County County $58,076 WA AUBURN City Municipal $43,597 WA BELLEVUE City Municipal $21,546 WA BURIEN City Municipal $22,398 WA FEDERAL WAY City Municipal $53,692 WA KENT City Municipal $64,701 WA RENTON City Municipal $38,045 WA SEATAC City Municipal $14,984 WA SEATTLE City Municipal $571,806 WA SHORELINE City Municipal $12,713 WA TUKWILA City Municipal $17,130 $918,688 WA PIERCE County County $135,617 WA TACOMA City Municipal $280,572 $416,189 WA SPOKANE County County $21,514 WA SPOKANE City Municipal $152,084 $173,598 WA WALLA WALLA County County * WA WALLA WALLA City Municipal $10,883 $10,883 WA WHATCOM County County $12,366 WA BELLINGHAM City Municipal $32,934 $45,300 39 WA YAKIMA County County $17,130 WA YAKIMA City Municipal $51,010 $68,140 WA BREMERTON City Municipal $19,117 WA EVERETT City Municipal $39,590 WA FIFE City Municipal $14,196 WA GRANT County County $10,221 WA KITSAP County County $51,799 WA LACEY City Municipal $11,262 WA LAKEWOOD City Municipal $45,395 WA LYNNWOOD City Municipal $12,808 WA MARYSVILLE City Municipal $17,066 WA MOSES LAKE City Municipal $11,798 WA OLYMPIA City Municipal $29,622 WA PUYALLUP City Municipal $15,899 WA SNOHOMISH County County $45,206 WA SPOKANE VALLEY City Municipal $30,978 WA THURSTON County County $21,325 Local total $2,261,543 40