The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering funding for the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program. This grant aims to develop criminal justice curricula and provide TTA to law enforcement agencies, justice system entities, and communities. The program, in partnership with different DOJ agencies, focuses on reducing gun-related crimes and gang violence by offering comprehensive TTA in various criminal justice areas. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices, the goal is to enhance knowledge, collaboration, and tactics to address these issues nationally. The PSN National TTA Program seeks to have a substantial impact on communities’ safety.
Opportunity ID: 274268
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2015-4091 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 15 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.609 — Project Safe Neighborhoods |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 09, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | May 09, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for-profit organizations), institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), faith-based organizations, and consortiums with demonstrated experience in addressing gun crime and anti-gang violence strategies. This includes but is not limited to prevention, enforcement, intervention, and reentry strategies. Additionally, only applicants who have experience delivering training and technical assistance on a national level are eligible to apply. For–profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for service. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | BJA is seeking training and technical assistance (TTA) providers who will develop criminal justice-related curricula and deliver TTA to state and local law enforcement agencies, other justice system agencies, and communities. The providers will also be responsible for supporting all aspects of the PSN National TTA Program, a collaborative effort of the following DOJ component agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); U.S. Marshals Service (USMS); Criminal Division; the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA); and OJP, including BJA. Funding for this initiative is anticipated through the FY 2015 appropriation. The PSN National TTA Program is designed to provide TTA resources that are critical to communitiesÂ’ efforts to reduce gun-related crimes and violent criminal gangs. In addition, the PSN National TTA Program provides comprehensive TTA that addresses a range of criminal justice subject areas impacting communities. The goal of the PSN National TTA Program is to provide assistance to state and local law enforcement, criminal justice professionals (e.g., academic, corrections, etc.) and communities to improve the level of knowledge, communication, collaboration, and tactics involved in addressing gun crime and gang violence that impact communities throughout the nation. The PSN National TTA Program is supported by research and evidence-based practices and strategies. The program combines the leadership of DOJ and the expertise of nationally recognized criminal justice practitioners and action research experts to deliver a wide variety of TTA nationwide. Programs funded under this solicitation are intended to have a national impact. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 274268 Full Announcement-1 -> 15PSNTTAsol.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.609 | BJA-2015-4092 | LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AND CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES | PKG00214603 | Feb 13, 2015 | Apr 09, 2015 | View |
| 16.609 | BJA-2015-4093 | CORRECTIONS AND REENTRY STRATEGIES | PKG00214605 | Feb 13, 2015 | Apr 09, 2015 | View |
| 16.609 | BJA-2015-4094 | APPLIED EVALUATION AND SITE COORDINATION | PKG00214606 | Feb 13, 2015 | Apr 09, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
274268 SF424-2.0.pdf
274268 SF424B-1.1.pdf
274268 Budget-1.1.pdf
274268 Other-1.1.pdf
274268 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
274268 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
274268 SF424-2.0.pdf
274268 SF424B-1.1.pdf
274268 Budget-1.1.pdf
274268 Other-1.1.pdf
274268 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
274268 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
274268 SF424-2.0.pdf
274268 SF424B-1.1.pdf
274268 Budget-1.1.pdf
274268 Other-1.1.pdf
274268 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
274268 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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