August 24, 2009

Charlotte, NC -- The City of Charlotte has received the grant award for the special Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) that was included as a part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).  The normal JAG Grant is a formula grant that is given annually to states and local jurisdictions for law enforcement purposed; the amount of money allocated is based on the jurisdiction's violent crime rate.

This year, there was an additional JAG Grant included in the economic stimulus package. City Council approved the special grant application on April 27, 2009.

The enabling legislation for the grant required all eligible law enforcement agencies in Mecklenburg County to file a joint application.  The total grant was for $4,453,144.  Charlotte received $3,200,544.

The funds were allocated to the other agencies as follows:
     Mecklenburg County        $1,066,848
     Huntersville                            50,010
     Pineville                                 47,190
     Mint Hill                                 37,977
     Matthews                               37,225
     Cornelius                               13,349

The Grant was accepted by City Council on August 24, 2009.