672194 - 2026 JAG/SCIP Innovation

The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy is seeking innovative projects to address violent crime, drug offenses, and crisis intervention through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP). Applicants must submit a written proposal by June 29, 2026, followed by a virtual presentation if shortlisted. Funding totals approximately $1.2 million (≈ $500 k for JAG and ≈ $700 k for SCIP) and will be awarded to projects that demonstrate cost‑effective, data‑driven solutions, and can leverage technology or novel practices to improve justice administration, specialty courts, investigative tools, or correctional facility security. The grant period runs from September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (with possible extension to September 30, 2027). • Eligible applicants: state or local governments, Indian tribes, non‑profits or faith‑based groups (must apply through a government entity), and Iowa educational institutions. • Priority areas include justice‑system efficiency, data‑driven decision making, threat assessment training, specialty courts, investigative technology (including approved drones), and recidivism reduction. • No cash or in‑kind match required; at least two‑thirds of JAG funds must flow to local jurisdictions, and a minimum 40 % of SCIP funds must go to local jurisdictions. • Applicants must provide a budget, sustainability plan (if ongoing costs), and undergo a scoring process (20 pts written, 80 pts presentation).