This BJA grant is for the Visiting Fellows Program, designed to invest in current and future leaders within the criminal justice field. The program aims to advance priority national policy issues and foster cross-developmental opportunities for Department of Justice staff, criminal justice practitioners, and researchers. Fellowships are available for 24 months (Category 1) or 36 months (Category 2), including a dedicated immersion period requiring significant time commitment. Fellows will collaborate closely with BJA staff both virtually and on-site in Washington, D.C., contributing to key criminal justice initiatives and enhancing their expertise.
Opportunity ID: 354603
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172165 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Visiting Fellows Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.040 — Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 30, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments County governments State governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | With this solicitation, BJA seeks to invest in current and future leaders in the criminal justice field to advance priority national policy issues and offer cross-developmental opportunities for DOJ staff and criminal justice practitioners and researchers. Awards made under the BJA Visiting Fellows Program will fund fellowships for a period of 24 months for Category 1 and for 36 months under Category 2, including a “dedicated immersion” period when the Fellow will be expected to commit a significant portion of their time to the fellowship. Fellows will also have an opportunity to work closely with BJA staff members, both virtually and onsite at BJA’s office in Washington, D.C. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172165 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OJP Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | OJP Response Center grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.040 | C-BJA-2024-00061-PROD | Category 1: Agency Sponsored Individual Fellowship | PKG00286761 | May 30, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | View |
| 16.040 | C-BJA-2024-00062-PROD | Category 2: Partner Agency Fellowship Program | PKG00286762 | May 30, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354603 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354603 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
354603 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354603 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf