This grant, offered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), seeks a data collection agent to administer the 2025 and 2026 annual Census of Jails (COJ). The selected applicant will collect critical information from approximately 2,900 jails across the nation. Key responsibilities include developing a web-based survey instrument, updating jail contact information, and efficiently collecting, processing, and delivering the comprehensive COJ data. Historically conducted every 5-6 years, the BJS is transitioning to an annual COJ starting in 2025 to provide more current county-level and state-level statistics on jail populations and facility characteristics. This initial award specifically funds the data collection efforts for the 2025 and 2026 cycles, with potential for extended support through 2029 based on performance and funding availability.
Opportunity ID: 353516
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJS-2024-172077 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJS FY 24 Census of Jails, 2025 and 2026 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Information and Statistics |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.734 — Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| Description: | With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) seeks a data collection agent for administering the 2025 and 2026 annual Census of Jails (COJ) to approximately 2,900 jails. The selected applicant will be responsible for developing a web version of the survey instruments; updating jail status and contact information; and collecting, processing, and delivering the annual COJ data. From 1970 to 2024, BJS conducted the COJ every 5 to 6 years to gather information on jail populations and facility characteristics. Starting in 2025, BJS plans to conduct the COJ annually, generating county-level and state-level statistics on a yearly basis. This award covers data collection for the 2025 and 2026 COJ. Additional funding may be provided for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 COJ, contingent on funding availability and project performance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Email
askbjs@bjs.gov Email:askbjs@bjs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Email askbjs@bjs.gov Email: askbjs@bjs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.734 | PKG00285847 | Apr 12, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353516 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353516 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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