The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering the Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program grant. This initiative provides crucial financial support to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies. This grant is specifically designed for the investigation and prosecution of unsolved cold case homicides that are suspected of being racially motivated or are otherwise linked to civil rights violations. Agencies are encouraged to work collaboratively with their partners to leverage this funding effectively. The program’s core purpose is to address historical injustices, bringing resolution and accountability to cases that have remained unsolved for extended periods, ultimately upholding civil rights and ensuring justice.
Opportunity ID: 352849
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.031 — Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies, working with their partners, to investigate and prosecute unsolved cold case homicides suspected to have been racially motivated or otherwise associated with civil rights violations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172013 |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| extended deadlines | May 21, 2024 | |
| short title change | Mar 06, 2024 | |
| Mar 06, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.031 — Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies, working with their partners, to investigate and prosecute unsolved cold case homicides suspected to have been racially motivated or otherwise associated with civil rights violations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172013 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OJP Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.031 — Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 01, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies, working with their partners, to investigate and prosecute unsolved cold case homicides suspected to have been racially motivated or otherwise associated with civil rights violations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172013 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OJP Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Prosecution Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.031 — Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors’ offices |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies, working with their partners, to investigate and prosecute unsolved cold case homicides suspected to have been racially motivated or otherwise associated with civil rights violations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172013 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OJP Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.031 | PKG00285242 | Mar 06, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352849 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352849 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf