Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

The Subcommittee will only consider Community Project Funding requests in the following four accounts:

Department of Justice

State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance—Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)

Byrne JAG Grants assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts to prevent crime, improve the criminal justice system, provide victims' services, and other related activities. Community Projects funded under this category must comply with the requirements cited in JAG statutes and be consistent with U.S. Department of Justice guidance for the program. Below are the links to the Department's guidance and frequently asked questions regarding Byrne-JAG:

The House Appropriations Committee encourages Community Project Funding designed to help improve police-community relations. Historically, the Committee has not funded vehicles or building construction or renovation as part of Community Project Funding under this account.

Department of Justice

Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) – Technology and Equipment

Funding will be provided for Community Project grants for state, local, and tribal law enforcement to develop and acquire effective technologies and interoperable communications that assist in investigating, responding to, and preventing crime, provided that such equipment meets the applicable requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES).

This funding will allow recipients the opportunity to establish and enhance any of a variety of technical equipment and/or programs to encourage the continuation and enhancement of community policing efforts within their jurisdictions. These projects should help improve police effectiveness and the flow of information among law enforcement agencies, local government service providers, and the communities they serve.

Historically, the Committee has not funded vehicles or building construction or renovation as part of Community Project Funding under this account. Recipients of Community Project Funding under this account may not subgrant to other organizations or agencies.

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Operations, Research, and Facilities

Community Project Funding for NOAA will only be considered within the Operations, Research, and Facilities account. This account does not fund construction projects, and as such, any such requests will not be considered. Requests for funding will be considered for research, demonstration, or education projects performed by external partners or for prioritizing NOAA internal funds for geographically specific projects. Any such project must be aligned with NOAA's mission and within their existing authorities.

Neither the National Weather Service nor the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations are eligible for Community Project Funding requests.

Coastal Zone Management funds are distributed to states on a formula basis and will not be considered for Community Project Funding.

Historically, the Committee has not funded vehicles or building construction or renovation as part of Community Project Funding under this account.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Safety, Security and Mission Services

Funding must be for activities consistent with and supportive of the work of NASA's mission directorates and within the agency's authorities, such as STEM education activities and scientific research. Funding for building construction or renovation projects will not be considered for Community Project Funding.