2025 JAG Training and Equipment Program

Purpose

While the BSCC administers the JAG Program as a competitive grant program every 2-3 years, the JAG Equipment and Training Program is a separate and distinct, one-time allocation funding opportunity. The JAG Equipment and Training Program RFA offers funding to all California counties through a non-competitive, population-based formula.

Description

While the BSCC administers the JAG Program as a competitive grant program every 2-3 years, the JAG Equipment and Training Program is a separate and distinct, one-time allocation funding opportunity. The JAG Equipment and Training Program RFA offers funding to all California counties through a non-competitive, population-based formula. Specifically, funds awarded through this RFA may only be used for the following:1) The purchase of equipment and supplies related to one or more of the JAG Program PPAs specified in this RFA, and/or2) Training Initiatives related to one or more of the JAG PPAs specified in this RFA The JAG Equipment and Training Program RFA Package is available through an online portal called Submittable. Applicants must submit applications through the BSCC Submittable Application Portal by 3:00 p.m. (PST) on Monday, September 8, 2025, at which time the portal will close and no longer accept applications. Eligibility for JAG Equipment and Training funding is limited to California counties. County applications must be approved by the Board of Supervisors or the Chief County Administrative Officer. Eligible applicants may not submit more than one (1) proposal for funding consideration. Counties that apply for this non-competitive funding will be under grant agreement with the BSCC for one year, from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. There is approximately $30,650,563 available through this RFA. Funding will be allocated to counties based on county population* as shown in the RFA. This is a non-competitive, one-time grant. Applicants may apply for any dollar amount up to and including the available amount allocated to their county. There is no match requirement for the JAG Grant. The BSCC staff cannot assist the applicant or its partners with the preparation of an application. Any technical questions concerning the RFA, the application process, or programmatic issues must be submitted by email to: JAG@bscc.ca.gov