The Alaska Department of Public Safety is accepting public comments through May 18 on its application for federal crime prevention funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice an unnamed participant program.

The grant supports local efforts to prevent and control crime based on community needs. The department has applied for fiscal year 2025 funding, which can be used for a broad range of public safety activities across the state.

Alaskans can review the full grant application narrative and submit written comments by email to [email protected] or by mail to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Administrative Services, Grants Administration, 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99507-1225.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice an unnamed participant program is a federal initiative that provides funding to state and local governments for criminal justice programs. Alaska receives an annual allocation based on population and crime statistics.

The application narrative is available as an attachment to the public notice posted on the state's online public notices system. The comment period closes Monday, May 18, 2026.