Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Washington / Commerce) (WA Byrne JAG)
Washington's administration of the federal Byrne JAG program. Commerce, as the State Administering Agency, directs JAG funds toward statewide criminal justice priorities, including through a JAG Innovation Fund for new programs and practices within the JAG purpose areas.
Who it is for
Local governments, criminal justice agencies, tribes, and community-based organizations in Washington. JAG funds are split 60/40 between state and local recipients.
Department types: Any department
An honest note on fit
Washington channels JAG toward statewide-applicable, often innovation-oriented projects rather than routine equipment buys, so a department wanting basic gear may find the federal local-allocation path or other programs a better fit than the state Innovation Fund.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
For the state JAG track you apply to the Department of Commerce, not directly to the U.S. Department of Justice. 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 Commerce NOFO.
How to apply
- Watch the Department of Commerce public safety / JAG pages and GovDelivery for the current Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Review Washington's JAG Strategic Plan and priority areas, since Commerce targets statewide-applicable initiatives.
- Confirm whether your jurisdiction also has a direct local JAG allocation from DOJ.
- Attend the pre-proposal conference Commerce typically holds.
- Submit your proposal through Commerce's Solicitation Management System (SMS) by the deadline.
Deadline: Annual, tied to the federal JAG cycle. A 2026-2027 Innovation Fund round had proposals due February 2, 2026. Check the Commerce JAG pages for current openings. (Annual cycle)
Funding: Part of Washington's federal JAG allocation. Award sizes vary by project and track.
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.