Grant Index
State
Safe and Secure Communities
Funding Source:
State Appropriations
Agency:
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact:
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
dcjgrants@njdcj.org
The Safe and Secure Communities Program, enacted into law in 1993, is designed to provide municipalities with funding to add law enforcement personnel vital to effective police operations and other crime related strategies as warranted by the needs of the community. The program allows for the funding of additional officers or funding of law enforcement support personnel which would free-up officers for direct law enforcement activities. Currently, there are approximately 160 municipalities receiving funds for 345 officers and 13 non-police support staff.
2021 Detention Center Support Program (NOAF) (10/29/20) - UPDATED
2021 Detention Center Support Program (NOAF) (10/29/20)
Additional mandatory bidders conference- 12/8/20 @ 10:00 am You must reply to JJDPCommittee@jjc.nj.gov by 4:00 pm on 12/7/2020 to receive participant information.
- Application Guidelines
- Application authorization
- Federal Single Audit Requirement Certification
- How to submit proof of compliance with federal single audit requirement
- Indirect cost rate fact sheet
- LPS debarred and suspended certification
- Certification regarding lobbying, debarment, and suspension
- FY18 Certified standard assurances
2021 Summer Expansion Program (NOAF) (10/29/20) - UPDATED
2021 Summer Expansion Program (NOAF) (10/29/20)
Additional mandatory bidders conference- 12/7/20 @ 10:00 am You must reply to JJDPCommittee@jjc.nj.gov by 4:00 pm on 12/6/2020 to receive participant information.
- Application Guidelines
- Application authorization
- Federal Single Audit Requirement Certification
- How to submit proof of compliance with federal single audit requirement
- Indirect cost rate fact sheet
- LPS debarred and suspended certification
- Certification regarding lobbying, debarment, and suspension
- FY17 Certified standard assurances
- FY18 Certified standard assurances
2021 Celebration of Womanhood Conference NOAF (10/13/20)
2021 Celebration of Womanhood Conference NOAF (10/13/20)
Application Due Date: 12/4/20 by 3:00 pm
Mandatory Bidders Conference: 10/28/20 at 10:00 am
- 2021 Celebration of Womanhood Conference Application
- Application authorization
- Federal Single Audit Requirement Certification
- Proof of Compliance with Federal single audit requirement
- Indirect cost rate fact sheet
- Certification regarding lobbying, debarment, and suspension
- LPS debarred and suspended certification
- Standard Assurances
2021 Jean Krauss Youth Career Development Forum NOAF (10/13/20)
2021 Jean Krauss Youth Career Development Forum NOAF (10/13/20)
Application Due Date: 12/4/20 by 3:00 pm
Mandatory Bidders Conference: 10/27/20 at 10:00 am
- 2021 Jean Krauss Youth Career Development Forum Application
- Application authorization
- Federal Single Audit Requirement Certification
- Proof of Compliance with Federal single audit requirement
- Indirect cost rate fact sheet
- Certification regarding lobbying, debarment, and suspension
- LPS debarred and suspended certification
- Standard Assurances
State/Community Partnership
Funding Source:
State Appropriation
Agency:
Juvenile Justice Commission
Contact:
Safiya L. Baker
609-341.3632
Safiya.Baker@njjjc.org
The State/Community Partnership program supports sanctions and services for juveniles adjudicated or charged delinquent and programs aimed at the prevention of juvenile delinquency, through grants to County Youth Services Commissions. In addition, the Partnership programs’ goals also are to increase the range of sanctions for juveniles adjudicated delinquent; reduce overcrowding in state juvenile institutions and other facilities to ensure adequate bed space for serious, violent and repetitive offenders; reduce overcrowding in county detention facilities; provide greater access to community-based sanctions and services for minority and female offenders; expand programs designed to prevent juvenile delinquency; and promote public safety by reducing recidivism. Each county receives funds for program management and for program services. These funds are determined by a formula allocation. Applications are reviewed and scored by Juvenile Justice Commission staff.
Victim Witness Advocacy Funds
Funding Source:
Surcharge on criminal penalties
Agency:
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact:
Sandra McGowan
609-896-8855
mcgowans@njdcj.org
The State Office of Victim Witness Advocacy receives funding from the Victim of Crimes Compensation Board for distribution to agencies providing direct services to victims. A formula allocation is used to determine the specific amount to be awarded to the agencies. Funds are used to support the State Office of Victim Witness Advocacy in the Division of Criminal Justice and the Victim Witness offices located in the 21 counties. Funds remaining may be granted to eligible municipal or nonprofit agencies.
Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund
Funding Source:
Surcharge on drunk driving convictions
Agency:
Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Contact:
Gary Poedubicky
609-633-9014
Gary.Poedubicky@lps.state.nj.us
The Division of Highway Traffic Safety is responsible for the administration of the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund program. These funds are obtained through the assessment of surcharges on defendants convicted of violating N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. These funds are made available to eligible municipalities based on the balance in the respective municipalities’ accounts. The municipalities are notified of the account balances on a quarterly basis and can make application to the Division of Highway Traffic Safety for their funds. The funds are used for overtime enforcement related to drunk driving enforcement activities and for enhancements such as equipment for use in drunk driving activities.
Body Armor Replacement Fund
Funding Source:
State Appropriation
Agency:
Division of Criminal Justice
Contact:
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
dcjgrants@njdcj.org
The Body Armor Replacement Fund is funded through a $1 surcharge to each fine, penalty or forfeiture imposed and collected by a judge under authority of any law for any violation of the provisions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. Moneys collected and deposited in the Fund are used in making grants to local and state law enforcement agencies for the purchase of body vests.
Federal
Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
Agency:
Criminal Justice
Contact:
Program Development/Grants Section
609-292-5939
dcjgrants@njdcj.org
JAG funding is authorized through the federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and is made available to the states to fund innovative programs to address drug and violent crime issues. Funding is utilized to support a number of state, county, and local law enfo cement related programs that are designed to improve New Jersey’s criminal justice system
The Division of Criminal Justice develops a statewide criminal justice strategy for the use of the funds awarded under JAG. Disbursement of funds is based on the needs assessment conducted each fall by the Section. The needs assessment is completed utilizing input received from a wide variety of law enforcement agencies.
BJA also provides funds directly to local law enforcement agencies under JAG.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) - Title II Formula
Funding Source:
Department of Justice
Agency:
Juvenile Justice Commission
Contact:
Kylthia Roberts
609-341-5019
kylthia.roberts@njjjc.org
Title II Formula Funds provide support to state and local delinquency prevention and intervention efforts and fund juvenile justice system improvements. The Title II Program requires that two-thirds of the formula allocation be made available for local juvenile justice and delinquency prevention improvement initiatives. Funds are distributed to community-based organizations or units of local government through Notice of Availability of Funds (NOAFs).
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Title V Incentive
Funding Source:
Department of Justice
Agency:
Juvenile Justice Commission
Contact:
Kylthia Roberts
609-341-5019
kylthia.roberts@njjjc.org
Title V Incentive Funds provide for local delinquency prevention programs. All of the funds are used for local projects and a match is provided by the local agency. Notice of Availability of Funds (NOAF) are issued and application are reviewed and scored. Applicant units of government must be in compliance with the deinstitutionalization, separation, jail removal and disproportionate minority confinement core requirements of the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
Juvenile Accountability Block Grant
Funding Source:
Department of Justice
Agency:
Juvenile Justice Commission
Contact:
Safiya L. Baker
609-341.3632
Safiya.Baker@njjjc.org
The Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) was designated to be the lead agency to administer this formula grant program when it was first introduced in FY98. The JABG program is intended to address the problem of juvenile crime by promoting greater accountability in the juvenile justice system. A cash match of 10% is required for all projects, including funds used for administrative purposes. The JABG program requires that units of local government receive 75% of the total award, with the remaining 25% being retained by the JJC. Funds are provided to local units of government based on a formula developed by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) that must be expended on seventeen program purpose areas.
Requests for Letters of Support
Notices of Available Funds
2021 Celebration of Womanhood Conference NOAF (10/13/20)
2021 Celebration of Womanhood Conference NOAF (10/13/20)
Application Due Date: 12/4/20 by 3:00 pm
Mandatory Bidders Conference: 10/28/20 at 10:00 am
- 2021 Celebration of Womanhood Conference Application
- Application authorization
- Federal Single Audit Requirement Certification
- Proof of Compliance with Federal single audit requirement
- Indirect cost rate fact sheet
- Certification regarding lobbying, debarment, and suspension
- LPS debarred and suspended certification
- Standard Assurances
2021 Jean Krauss Youth Career Development Forum NOAF (10/13/20)
2021 Jean Krauss Youth Career Development Forum NOAF (10/13/20)
Application Due Date: 12/4/20 by 3:00 pm
Mandatory Bidders Conference: 10/27/20 at 10:00 am
- 2021 Jean Krauss Youth Career Development Forum Application
- Application authorization
- Federal Single Audit Requirement Certification
- Proof of Compliance with Federal single audit requirement
- Indirect cost rate fact sheet
- Certification regarding lobbying, debarment, and suspension
- LPS debarred and suspended certification
- Standard Assurances