Press Releases
"Byrne JAG funding is critical for local law enforcement," Costa said.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that the White House is currently accepting internship applications for the Spring 2010 program. Applications are due by September 20, 2009.
"This is good news for Kern County," Costa said.
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $360,000 has been awarded to Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. to strengthen civil and criminal legal assistance programs for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters as a result of that abuse or violence.
FRESNO, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $603,054 has been awarded to the City and County of Fresno to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food and supportive services. Funding was released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFS).
"We often overlook the need for prosecuting attorneys when it comes to fighting crime," Costa said.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Bakersfield) announced that a total of $31,924 has been awarded to the City of Delano to support crime prevention and education programs, as well as planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. Funding was released by the United States Department of Justice through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG).
WASHINGTON, DC- Today,Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a grant of $2,480,759 has beenawarded to Kings Community Action Organization in Hanford, CAfor Head Start and Early Head Start Program. These funds are beingawarded through the Department of Health and Human Services Head Start programtitle, and will be used to fund and make improvements to the Head Start programin Hanford.