Alaska Online Public Notices #FFY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Alaska DPS Seeks JAG Grant for Statewide Drug Enforcement and Investigative Support

The Alaska Department of Public Safety is seeking federal funding through the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to strengthen statewide drug enforcement and crime prevention efforts. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant application for public safety initiatives and personnel support. - Products/Services Requested: - Intelligence-led enforcement and drug interdiction services - Support for the Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) and Alaska HIDTA partnerships - Multi-jurisdictional investigations and interdiction operations - Infrastructure for evidence management - Local agency participation in task forces - Four non-permanent DPS investigator positions - Investigators focused on interdiction and investigative functions related to drug trafficking - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on multi-agency coordination among state, local, and federal entities - Focus on addressing Alaska's unique challenges, including geographic isolation and high rates of drug trafficking - Funding will sustain and enhance ongoing initiatives, not procure specific commercial products - Place of Performance: - Statewide across Alaska, with activities coordinated through DPS and local agency partnerships

Description

The Alaska Department of Public Safety has applied for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) Program to support a broad range of activities aimed at preventing and controlling crime based on local needs. The grant funds will sustain and strengthen intelligence-led enforcement through the Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit and Alaska HIDTA partnerships, focusing on multi-jurisdictional investigations and drug interdiction efforts. The public is invited to review the application narrative and provide written comments by May 18, 2026. This initiative addresses Alaska's elevated violent crime rates and drug trafficking challenges across urban and rural communities.

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