Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (California / BSCC) (CA Byrne JAG)
California's administration of the federal Byrne JAG program. BSCC sub-awards JAG funds to counties and agencies to buy equipment and supplies and support training across law enforcement, courts, drug treatment, and mental health intervention.
Who it is for
California counties and local criminal justice agencies, as sub-recipients. BSCC is the designated State Administering Agency.
Department types: Any department
An honest note on fit
The main state route to flexible federal criminal justice money in California. Administered at the county level through BSCC, so a municipal police department often works with or through its county. Worth tracking the RFA timing, which is annual but specific.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
For the state JAG track, you apply to BSCC, not directly to the U.S. Department of Justice. BSCC issues a Request for Applications and sub-awards the funds. Some larger jurisdictions may also receive a direct local JAG allocation; check both paths.
Match required: No match generally required for formula JAG. Confirm in the current BSCC RFA.
How to apply
- Monitor the BSCC Funding Opportunities webpage for the current JAG Request for Applications.
- Attend the prospective applicant information session BSCC typically holds before the deadline.
- Confirm whether your jurisdiction also has a direct local JAG allocation from DOJ, which is a separate path.
- Prepare your application around an allowed JAG purpose area: equipment, supplies, or training for law enforcement or related criminal justice needs.
- Submit to BSCC by the RFA deadline.
Deadline: Annual, tied to the federal JAG cycle. In 2025, BSCC released over $30 million in JAG funds to counties, with a RFA window over the summer and applications due in September. Watch the BSCC Funding Opportunities page for the current RFA. (Annual cycle)
Funding: BSCC released over $30 million in JAG funds to California counties in 2025. Individual sub-award amounts vary by county and project.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.