Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Pennsylvania / PCCD) (PA Byrne JAG)
Pennsylvania's administration of the federal Byrne JAG program. PCCD awards JAG funds to local governments and organizations for projects aligned to its strategic framework: reducing violent crime, gun violence intervention, law enforcement recruitment and retention, technology and equipment, and improving crime data (NIBRS compliance).
Who it is for
Local units of government (including counties) and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. Projects must align with PCCD's current strategic framework.
Department types: Any department
An honest note on fit
Pennsylvania directs JAG toward strategic-framework priorities like violence reduction and recruitment rather than routine purchases, so a department wanting basic equipment should check the eligible categories carefully or look at PCCD's state-funded Local Law Enforcement Support program as an alternative.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
For the state JAG track you apply to PCCD through its Egrants system, not directly to the U.S. Department of Justice. You must be registered in PCCD Egrants to apply. Larger jurisdictions may also receive a direct local JAG allocation, a separate path.
Match required: No match generally required for formula JAG. Confirm in the current PCCD announcement.
How to apply
- Register your organization in PCCD's Egrants system at egrants.pccd.pa.gov if you are not already.
- Review the current Byrne JAG funding announcement and PCCD's strategic framework priorities.
- Confirm whether your jurisdiction also has a direct local JAG allocation from DOJ.
- Build a project aligned to an eligible objective, such as equipment, technology, recruitment, or data improvement, within the budget cap.
- Submit through Egrants by the deadline.
Deadline: Annual. The 2026-2027 Byrne JAG solicitation set applications due in PCCD Egrants by July 14, 2026, funding roughly 30-35 grants up to $250,000 each over a two-year period. Check PCCD's open funding announcements for the current cycle. (Annual cycle)
Funding: About $8.2 million in federal Byrne JAG funds in the 2026-2027 announcement, funding approximately 30-35 grants with budgets up to $250,000 over two years.
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.