Purpose
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for Juvenile Detention Centers. This grant program supports local and regional juvenile detention centers through funding training, equipment, and supplies. Byrne/JAG funds allow states and units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of crime control and prevention activities based on state and local needs and conditions. As the state administrative agency, DCJS is responsible for managing the coordination and distribution of Byrne/JAG funds in a manner that supports and improves the criminal justice system in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Applicant Eligibility
Funding is only available to juvenile detention centers in Virginia. Purchases must be made prior to September 30, 2026.
Grant Guidelines and Application Procedures
Learn More
Virtual office hours to provide technical assistance for prospective applicants will be held on February 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Join the meeting here.
Submitting an Application
Applications must be submitted in the On-line Grant Management System (OGMS). DCJS provides a series of self-guided videos and training materials designed to assist applicants with navigating the OGMS website here.
For questions and technical assistance related to the OGMS system, contact ogmssupport@dcjs.virginia.gov.
Contact
Natasha Fortune, Juvenile Justice Analyst
Email: natasha.fortune@dcjs.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 659-7593