Justice Coordination funding applications sought
Pinellas County is accepting applications for funding through the federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Countywide (JAG-C) and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant-Countywide (JAG-C)
JAG-C is a pass-through grant of federal funds awarded to Pinellas County by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. JAG-C funds programs within Pinellas County that offer a high probability of preventing and controlling crime and/or improving the criminal justice system.
To be eligible for JAG-C funding, applicants must be a local unit of government, a political or law enforcement agency, or a not-for-profit organization. JAG-C projects must also serve one of the following federally approved purpose 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
- Crime victim and witness programs
- Mental Health programs
This grant is for projects to be performed between Oct. 1, 2025, and Sept. 30, 2026. Pinellas County typically funds several projects with an average program budget of approximately $25,000. While the County anticipates being allocated $270,837 for this solicitation, this is subject to change as funding recommendations will not be finalized until FDLE announces the official available award amount for Pinellas County. The County expects a final award announcement in the Summer of 2025 and project recommendations to be approved by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners before Fall of 2025.
Drug Abuse Trust Fund
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund is generated from court fees in accordance with Sections 938.13 and 893.165 of the Florida Statutes. Funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 totals $35,000. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations that provide alcohol and/or drug abuse treatment and/or prevention programs.
Awards will range from $1,000 to $10,000 for projects performed through Sept. 30, 2026. To be eligible for an award, an organization must be licensed as a substance abuse treatment provider and have at least one client-accessible office or service location within Pinellas County. Funds must be used for one-time-only, non-recurring expenditures such as equipment, special projects, training, renovations and/or formalized prevention activities. Awards cannot be used for food and beverage reimbursements.
Applying for Funding
Applications for both grants must be submitted by Monday, June 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. Organizations interested in applying can access full grant solicitation and application instructions at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/pinellascountyfl/participant.