SFY 2025 JAG Election Security

This solicitation is for applicants who wish to apply for competitive funds under the Nebraska Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Grant Program (Statutory Authority § 10151-10726). JAG supports a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. The purpose of this solicitation is targeted solely for 2024 election security funding to deter, detect, and protect against threats of violence against election workers, administrators, officials, and others associated with the electoral process. See the SFY 2025 JAG Election Security Funding Announcement for further details.

Access to the application within AmpliFund closes at the time and date of the deadline indicated on the cover page of this document. No applications or attachments will be accepted once the system closes. It is recommended that the application submission process be completed 72 hours prior to the deadline to avoid delays that may result from technical difficulties. If you are encountering any technical issues with the system, submit a ticket to the AmpliFund Help Desk to inquire (support@amplifund.zendesk.com). AmpliFund help desk hours are Monday-Friday 7am-7pm (Central Time).

To be eligible for JAG funding, the applicant must be one of the following: • A unit of local government (i.e., city, county, town) • An Indian tribal government which has its own law enforcement • A state operated criminal justice program

See the SFY 2025 JAG Election Security Funding Announcement at the URL listed above for further details.