On February 17, 2009, the President signed into law H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The bill provides more than $4 billion for state and local law enforcement and for other criminal justice activities that prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system.
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP), which provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist victims, has been designated as the lead agency in administering $2.76 billion of this funding.
OJP funding for state and local law enforcement and other criminal and juvenile justice activities includes:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
The Edward Byrne Competitive Grant Program
Assistance for Tribal Law Enforcement (construction of jails on tribal lands)
Assistance for Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Drug-Related Crime
Assistance for Law Enforcement along the Southern Border and in High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)
Grants for Victim Compensation and Assistance
Grants for Internet Crimes Against Children Initiatives
To learn more about OJP's implementation of the Recovery Act and funding for which you or your organization may be eligible, visit
