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AFG: Finalize and Submit Your FY2015 Application Now

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Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)The Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) application period will close on Friday, January 15. Applications must be received no later than at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. No exceptions will be made for submissions after 5 p.m. EST, so submit your application on time.

Complete your application today at www.fema.gov/e-grant-application-access

Closeout Report Reminder

If you are currently applying for a FY 2015 Assistance to Firefighters grant and have an overdue closeout report due from a previous grant, and the closeout module is available, the review of your FY 2015 application will be set aside until you have submitted the delinquent closeout report. Closeout modules are available for the following years and programs:

  • Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: 2002-2012
  • Fire Prevention and Safety: 2002-2012
  • Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: 2005-2011 (2005-2008 done on paper)
  • If you have questions regarding the closeout process, please review the closeout tutorial (www.fema.gov/closeout-report-tutorial-closeout-report-sections) or contact the AFG Help Desk below.

Web Browser Reminders

For best results, use Internet Explorer when completing your online AFG application. Alternate browsers, such as Firefox and Safari, may have limited functionality in the application.

Avoid opening multiple web browsers or multiple windows when completing and submitting your AFG application; this has caused technical problems for some users.

Internet explorer settings, please do the following before logging into the site:

  • Click on tools, and then click on Internet Options.
  • Under the General tab click on the settings button under browsing history.
  • Make sure it is set to “Check for newer versions of stored pages. (update to) every time you visit the page.”
  • Then click the “delete” button and delete your temporary internet files, cookies, history and form data.
  • Then close and click ok. Then close and click ok. Close the browser and any other open browsers then open up a new one.
  • If you must use Firefox in order to make the right choice from the dropdown, you will need to use your up and down arrow key on your keyboard instead of your mouse to make the selection. Once you have chosen using your up and down key, then press enter.

AFG: Finalize and Submit Your FY2015 Application Now

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Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)The Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) application period will close on Friday, January 15. Applications must be received no later than at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. No exceptions will be made for submissions after 5 p.m. EST, so submit your application on time.

Complete your application today atwww.fema.gov/e-grant-application-access

Closeout Report Reminder

If you are currently applying for a FY 2015 Assistance to Firefighters grant and have an overdue closeout report due from a previous grant, and the closeout module is available, the review of your FY 2015 application will be set aside until you have submitted the delinquent closeout report. Closeout modules are available for the following years and programs:

  • Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: 2002-2012
  • Fire Prevention and Safety: 2002-2012
  • Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: 2005-2011 (2005-2008 done on paper)
  • If you have questions regarding the closeout process, please review the closeout tutorial (www.fema.gov/closeout-report-tutorial-closeout-report-sections) or contact the AFG Help Desk below.

Web Browser Reminders

For best results, use Internet Explorer when completing your online AFG application. Alternate browsers, such as Firefox and Safari, may have limited functionality in the application.

Avoid opening multiple web browsers or multiple windows when completing and submitting your AFG application; this has caused technical problems for some users.

Internet explorer settings, please do the following before logging into the site:

  • Click on tools, and then click on Internet Options.
  • Under the General tab click on the settings button under browsing history.
  • Make sure it is set to “Check for newer versions of stored pages. (update to) every time you visit the page.”
  • Then click the “delete” button and delete your temporary internet files, cookies, history and form data.
  • Then close and click ok. Then close and click ok. Close the browser and any other open browsers then open up a new one.
  • If you must use Firefox in order to make the right choice from the dropdown, you will need to use your up and down arrow key on your keyboard instead of your mouse to make the selection. Once you have chosen using your up and down key, then press enter.

FY2016 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitation

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Grant Website

Grant Guidelines

Grant Deadline: June 30, 2016

OMB No. 1121-0329

Grant Overview

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. ยง 3751(a)) is
the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions.

The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including:

  • law enforcement
  • prosecution and court programs
  • prevention and education programs

    • corrections and community corrections

  • drug treatment and enforcement
  • crime victim and witness initiatives; and
  • planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs

    • Program-Specific Information

    JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, strategic planning, research and evaluation (including forensics), data collection, training, personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice information systems that will improve or enhance such areas as:

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

Awards

BJA estimates that it will make up to 56 State/Territory awards totaling an estimated $188.5 million.

Awards are four years in length, and award periods will be from October 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2019. Extensions beyond this period may be made on a case-by-case basis at
the discretion of BJA and must be requested via GMS no less than 30 days prior to the grant end date.

All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.

BJA expects that it will make any award from this solicitation in the form of a grant.

Apply

Applicants must submit applications through the Grants Management System (GMS), which
provides support for the application, award, and management of awards at OJP. Applicants
must register in GMS for each specific funding opportunity. Although the registration and
submission deadlines are the same, OJP urges applicants to register promptly, especially if this is their first time using the system. Find complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS at www.ojp.gov/gmscbt/.

Apply via Grants Management System (GMS)