Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced that the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) was awarded $22.4 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to administer Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants across Washington.
"These recovery based grants will retain prosecutors, fight gang-related crime, and invest in critical community-based crime prevention programs across the state," said Gregoire. "At a time when law enforcement and judicial agencies are tightening their belts, this stimulus funding will support these vital programs."