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Justice Coordination funding applications sought 

Pinellas County is accepting applications for funding through the federal 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: 

  1. Law enforcement programs  
  1. Prosecution and court programs  
  1. Prevention and education programs  
  1. Corrections and community corrections programs 
  1. Drug treatment and enforcement programs  
  1. Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs  
  1. Crime victim and witness programs 
  1. Mental Health programs 

This grant is for projects to be performed between Oct. 1, 2026, and Sept. 30, 2027. 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 the Substance Abuse Advisory Board (SAAB) to make final award recommendations in the Spring of 2026, with final approvals by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners before Summer of 2026. 

Applications for this grant must be submitted by April 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. Organizations interested in applying can access full grant solicitation and application instructions at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/pinellascountyfl/participant.

Potential applicants are invited to attend an information webinar March 25 at 9 a.m. For more information, please email questions to Amanda Craft at acraft@pinellas.gov by March 25. All answers will be shared online April 1.