This grant, offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is for the purpose of providing comprehensive support to families of fallen and catastrophically injured law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders nationwide. It aims to assist these families with the complex process of filing applications for federal benefits related to line-of-duty deaths and catastrophic injuries. Furthermore, the program extends vital services such as survivor peer support, professional counseling, and access to essential resources, ensuring a holistic approach to their well-being. Acknowledging their sacrifices, the grant also facilitates recognition for families and fallen officers through participation in memorial events. This initiative underscores a commitment to those who have served and their loved ones.
Opportunity ID: 355331
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172208 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) National Law Enforcement Survivor Support and National Firefighter and First Responder Survivor Support Programs Competitive Grant Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.571 — Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support the families of fallen and catastrophically injured law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders by providing assistance with filing applications for federal benefits for line-of-duty deaths and catastrophic injuries. This program also provides survivor peer support, counseling services, and resources to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders nationwide. Additionally, the program recognizes families and fallen officers at memorial events. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172208 |
| 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
There are no related documents on this grant.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.571 | C-BJA-2024-00087-PROD | Category 1: Law Enforcement Survivors Support Program | PKG00287322 | Jul 11, 2024 | Sep 04, 2024 | View |
| 16.571 | C-BJA-2024-00088-PROD | Category 2: Fallen Firefighters and First Responders Support Program | PKG00287323 | Jul 11, 2024 | Sep 04, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355331 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355331 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
355331 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355331 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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