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Use the information below to help you start preparing for next year. For more funding opportunities for your department, please check our Currently Open Grants »

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How can the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) help your law enforcement department?

  • States and units of general government that have authority over correctional facilities that incarcerate or detain undocumented criminal aliens for at least 4 consecutive days are eligible to apply for SCAAP funds
  • The FY 2005 appropriation is $300 million. SCAAP payments will be calculated using a formula that provides a relative share of funding to jurisdictions that apply and is based on the number of eligible criminal aliens as determined by ICE
  • Easier application: apply directly for these funds using a guided online grant management system
  • CHIEF offers the free services of grant consultants to assist you throughout the application process **

For full details, eligibility requirements and application guidelines, go to the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) homepage »

Registration Deadline: CLOSED

Application Deadline: CLOSED

For more eligibility details, also check with your BJA point of contact at your State Administering Agencies for Formula ODP Grants.

Sponsor:
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Department of Justice (DoJ)

What is the program?
BJA administers SCAAP, in conjunction with the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security. SCAAP provides federal payments to States and localities that incurred correctional officer salary costs for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens with at least one felony or two misdemeanor convictions for violations of State or local law, and incarcerated for at least 4 consecutive days during the reporting period.

Reporting Period: The reporting period for the FY 2005 application is July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Any eligible inmate who served four or more days during this period may be reported to BJA.

Funding: The FY 2006 funding has not been determined yet. SCAAP payments will be calculated using a formula that provides a relative share of funding to jurisdictions that apply and is based on the number of eligible criminal aliens as determined by ICE.

Links to help with your State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) application: ***