The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. The Byrne JAG program furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. The Byrne JAG in Michigan provides grant awards to units of government for different program areas in criminal justice, including community relations, indigent defense, multijurisdictional drug task forces, priority population drug courts, and victim/social services.
The FY 2027 Byrne JAG application information can be found on the Application Materials and Program Descriptions page.