October 10, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Public Safety's Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) seeks public comment on the State of Iowa’s application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for an estimated $1,800,000 in FY 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funding.
ODCP intends to use JAG funding to strategically support drug and crime reduction priorities authorized by federal guidelines and outlined in Iowa’s Drug Control Strategy. Those eligible to submit JAG grant applications to ODCP include local and state units of government, Indian tribes, and faith based and non-profit organizations that apply in collaboration with government agencies.
The State of Iowa’s JAG application to the U.S. Department of Justice is posted for public viewing on ODCP’s website. Comments on the application may be sent to:
Office of Drug Control Policy, Pape State Office Building
215 E. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
You may also email comments to wiggins@dps.state.ia.us. Public comments will be accepted through November 8, 2024.
Eligible Iowa organizations interested in submitting an application to ODCP for a future JAG grant will also find those instructions at the ODCP website or by calling ODCP during business hours at 515.805.4141.
ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes seven divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state, and federal government agencies and the private sector to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service, and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, Professional Development and Support Services Division, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 E. 7th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
215 E 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50319