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Approval of Federal Justice Grant Funding for Broward County

Original title: Motion Approving Proposed Use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Project Funding as Requested by Broward County - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

August 19, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the expenditure of federal grant money for local law enforcement and justice-related projects in four specific Broward County commission districts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Broward County residents in Districts 1-4

Residents in these districts will be served by the law enforcement or justice projects funded by the grant.

Broward County Police

The department is the recipient of the grant funding for their projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 19, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Broward County Commission has approved the proposed use of federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant () funds. This motion authorizes the allocation of these funds for specific projects within Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Key Facts

  • The motion to approve the use of JAG funding was passed.
  • The funding is designated for use in Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • The motion is identified by file number 25-0679.
  • The motion was introduced on June 9, 2025.
  • The motion is classified as a consent motion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant?
It is a federal grant program that provides funding to state and local jurisdictions to support a wide range of criminal justice activities.
Which areas of Broward County will be affected by this funding?
The funding is allocated for projects within Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of federal grant money for local law enforcement and justice-related projects in four specific Broward County commission districts.

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Routine Grant Utilization

The use of a consent motion for this grant suggests that the allocation of JAG funds is considered a standard administrative process in Broward County.

Connected Entities

otherEdward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance GrantThe federal grant program providing the funding.Map →
organizationBroward CountyThe local government body requesting and receiving the grant funds.Map →

Sources

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