The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Intergovernmental Services is soliciting requests for proposals for projects authorized by the FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.  Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds provide broad based support within seven purpose areas aimed at improving the criminal justice system within the States. 

The federal solicitation may be found at: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.html

Eligible Applicants: State Agencies, City and Local units of government, and non-profit organizations.  Applications must be made by the chief administrative officer of the governmental entity (mayor, county judge, city manager, etc).

Deadline: Completed applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday May 21, 2010.
All eligible agencies can apply online by visiting the following website: http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/offices/intergovernmentalServices/grants/Pages/jag.aspx

Contact: If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Intergovernmental Services at (501) 682-1074.