The Cobb County is seeking applcations for its Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Donor Name: Cobb County Government
State: Georgia
County: Cobb County (GA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
This JAG award will be used to support criminal justice initiatives that fall under one or more of the allowable Program Areas. Funded programs or initiatives may include multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces, crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, justice information sharing initiatives, or other programs to reduce crime and/or enhance public/officer safety.
In general, JAG funds may be used to hire additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following program areas:
- Law enforcement programs Prosecution and court programs Prevention and education programs Corrections and community corrections programs Drug treatment and enforcement programs Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs Mental health programs related to law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including, but not limited to, mental health courts, drug courts, veterans’ courts, and extreme risk protection order programs.
Funding Information
As a point of reference, Cobb County received $115,451.00.
Grant Period
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028.
Eligible Activities
- Law Enforcement
- Prosecution and Court
- Prevention and Education
- Corrections and Community corrections, including re-entry
- Drug Treatment and Enforcement
- Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement
- Crime Victim and Witness Initiatives
- Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams
- Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives including, but not
- limited to mental health courts, drug courts, veteran’s courts, and extreme risk protection order programs
- Programs to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems to benefit public safety
- Programs to purchase and operate counter-UAS systems on the list of technologies established by subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124n(d)(2)(A)(iii)) to exercise the authority granted under subsection (a)(2) of such section.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are limited to units of local government, law enforcement agencies, and non-profit organizations.
For more information, visit Cobb County.
