Juvenile Justice Commission

Juvenile Justice Commission Grants

Juvenile Justice Commission Grants

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.

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.

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Grant Terminology

A B C D E F G H  I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Accounting System
presents and classifies costs as required for budgetary and evaluation purposes; provides cost and property control to ensure optimal use of funds; controls funds/resources to assure conformance with general or special conditions
 
 
Affiliation Agreement
between two or more agencies for specified activities to be undertaken by each agency in order to carry out the funded project
 
 
Allowable Activities and Costs
project activities and expenses outlined in the Program Guidelines which can be included in the budget
 
 
Approved Application
application for grant funds approved by the granting agency
 
 
Approved Project Budget
budget approved by the granting agency
 
 
Appropriation
actual level of funding for the program approved in the federal budget
 
 
Authorization
legislation enacted by Congress which provides for a particular program
 
 
Award
grants, cooperative agreements, subgrants, interagency agreements, contracts, or some other type of agreement
 
 
Awarding Agency
the Federal government or the next higher authority, i.e. the State agency administering the formula award or the Federal agency administering the discretionary award
 
 
Budget
estimated cost of the project activities
Cognizant Federal Agency
the Federal agency that generally provides the most Federal financial assistance to the recipient of funds. Cognizance is assigned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Cognizant agency assignments for the largest cities and counties are published in the Federal Register
 
 
CFDA Number
catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
 
 
Competitive Grant
is one in which eligible applicants are solicited to submit concept papers. At the conclusion of the solicitation period, all received concept papers are assessed and ranked. The highest ranked applicants are then eligible for an award upon their completion of all necessary administrative requirements. Their award amount may be linked to their ranking.
 
 
Contract
entered into by the agency making the award and the recipient or subrecipient; may be a public agency, nonprofit or profit making agency
 
 
Cooperative Agreement
awards to states, units of local government or private organizations at the discretion of the awarding agency; these agreements are utilized when substantial involvement is anticipated between the awarding agency and the recipient during performance of the contemplated activity
 
Direct Costs
expenses under the grant that can be identified specifically for project activities and are generally staff, consultant expenses, equipment, travel for project staff, and supplies purchased directly for use on a specific project
 
 
Discretionary Grants
made to states, units of local government, or private organizations at the discretion of the awarding agency; most discretionary grants are competitive and usually have limited funds available and a large number of potential recipients
Eligibility Criteria
circumstances which must be met by applicant to apply for grant funds
 
 
Expenditure Period
the time period during which obligations can be paid after the close of the grant period
 
Federal Cognizant Agency
federal agency providing the most federal assistance to the recipient of the funds; federal agency with whom the indirect cost rate is negotiated
 
 
Fiscal Year
year of operation and designated by the calendar year in which it ends
 
Examples: Federal Fiscal Year 2000 is October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000 — State Fiscal Year is July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000
 
 
Formula Grant
funds provided to specified grantees on the basis of a specific formula prescribed in the legislation or regulation
Grantee
the agency awarded the grant and has the responsibility for the program and fiscal management of the grant; may be referred to as the recipient
 
 
Grant Monitoring
visit to grant recipient to review programmatic and financial records and internal control procedures
 
 
Grant Period
time specified in the Notice of Availability of Funds and/or contract during which costs may be charged against the grant
Indirect Cost
expenses that are not readily identifiable with a particular grant or contract and are generally expenses related to administration and facilities
Match
the recipient share of the project costs; match may be “in-kind” or “cash”; in-kind includes the value of donated services; cash includes actual cash spent by the recipient and must have cost relationship to the federal award that is being matched
 
Non-Competitive
is one in which the eligible applicants are pre identified for an award. Applicants must then complete all necessary administrative requirements to receive their award. The award amount is often specified for each identified applicant.
 
 
Notice of Availability of Funds
notice published in the New Jersey Register notifying the public of the grant program and outlines requirements and filing deadlines (NAF)
 
Obligations
legal liability to pay under a grant, subgrant, and/or contract for services or goods incurred during the grant period
 
 
Obligation Period
the time period during which project expenses can be incurred and is identified as the grant period
 
Pass-Through
states must give a % of the grant they receive to local governments, combination of local units, or other specified groups or organizations
 
 
Prior Approval
written approval by the authorized official as consent prior to a budgetary or programmatic change in the award
 
 
Program Requirements
obligations of the grantee to participate in the grant program
 
 
Project Income
all income, including interest earned on subgrant funds or as a result of programs supported by grant funds; must be reported and be used to support further project activities (if allowed under Program Guidelines)
 
Resolution
required of all local units of government to apply for grant funds and/or incorporate those funds in the local budget
 
Sources of Funds
other funds in the applicant agency’s operating budget which are dedicated to the same purposes as the proposed project
 
 
Special Conditions
qualifications or restrictions made to the subgrant award
 
 
Subgrantee
the individual and/or organization that receives funds from the direct grantee agency for a particular project, delivery of goods and services; may be referred to as subrecipient
 
 
Supplanting
deliberately reducing state or local funds because of the existence of federal funds
 
 
Unallowable Activities and Costs
project activities and expenses outlined in the Program Guidelines which cannot be included in the budget
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