• The City of Vancouver and Clark County co-apply for the Justice Assistance Grant each year. Vancouver submitted the JAG 2021 application and will disburse a share of the grant funding to Clark County.
• There are no substantive changes to the terms of the interlocal agreement.
• No local match or ongoing costs are required.

The United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance will award Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds to the City of Vancouver, Washington, in the amount of $107,942 for the Federal Fiscal Year 2021. JAG funds are intended to support a wide range of activities to reduce and prevent crime based on the needs and conditions of local jurisdictions. Allowable purpose areas include law enforcement equipment and supplies, technology, and training to enhance criminal justice. The City of Vancouver will administer this grant and disburse budgeted funds for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office through an interlocal agreement. When funding is awarded in spring 2023, the City of Vancouver will receive $53,971 to purchase police training. The grant award term ends September 30, 2024.

1. JAG funding will help to enhance law enforcement operations and public safety by providing funding for expenses that are not currently funded in the local budget.
2. Vancouver will receive $53,971 for police training and leadership development.
3. This grant requires no local match or ongoing expenses, and funding can be used through September 30, 2024.