SFY 2026 JAG

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. See the SFY 2026 JAG Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 community-based or faith-based organization that is private and non-profit • A state operated criminal justice program As permitted by the JAG program statute, JAG funds can be awarded to private non-profit neighborhood or community-based organizations in the below scenarios: • A criminal justice project that would benefit the entire state. • A criminal justice project that will benefit a local law jurisdiction. • A partnership between a private non-profit organization and a local law enforcement agency to provide criminal justice services to designated units of local government.

See the SFY 2026 JAG Notice of Funding Opportunity at the URL listed above for further details.