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 | The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is the criminal justice planning office within the Division of Public Safety Planning. Its primary function is the administration of federal grant programs funded through the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
OJP also administers various state-appropriated grant programs, conducts criminal justice planning, grant workshops and provides technical assistance to local communities and law enforcement agencies. OJP administers approximately $17 million in federal dollars each year.
A synopsis of each of the federal and state grant programs follows.
Victims of Crime Act Program
Juvenile Justice
Municipal Crime Prevention Fund
S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program
Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program
Application Process:
OJP issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and application guidelines for each program area. Applications are accepted during the designated application period for each program. For the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and the Municipal Crime Prevention Programs, application kits are automatically sent to the chief executive officer or each eligible jurisdiction. For all other programs, please contact the appropriate program manager to be added to the notification list if you would like to receive a packet. |
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