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Apply now: U.S. Department of Homeland Security announces $1.7 billion for FY 2019 preparedness grants

On April 12, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the opening of the application period for eight FY 2019 DHS preparedness grant programs totaling more than $1.7 billion. These grants support state, local and tribal governments in preparing for and responding to major natural disasters and other emergencies.

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Committees & Signature Projects

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Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee

All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.
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Smart Justice

NACo's Smart Justice efforts aim to build knowledge and capacity for successful justice policies and practices among the nation’s counties.
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Safety and Justice Challenge

The Safety and Justice Challenge provides support to local leaders from across the country who are working to safely reduce overincarceration in jails, more effectively use taxpayer resources and protect public safety
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Data-Driven Justice

The Data-Driven Justice initiative represents a growing network of counties that are reducing incarceration by developing strategies to identify frequent users of jails, hospitals, homeless shelters and other crisis and emergency services and divert them to effective, community-based treatment and care.
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Reports & Toolkits

A Prescription for Action: Local Leadership in Ending the Opioid Crisis

A joint report from the National Association of Counties and National League of Cities explores how cities and counties can combat the opioid epidemic.