The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering this grant to identify and support innovative, field-generated strategies that enhance the criminal justice system. This grant seeks proposals demonstrating innovation, addressing gaps in justice system knowledge or practice, and allowing for nationwide replication, potentially adding to evidence-based practices. Applications can focus on strategically addressing emerging or chronic criminal justice issues, developing innovative solutions, or sustaining existing evidence-based programs. BJA is looking for concepts that advance capabilities and performance, including sustainability planning and novel implementation of evidence-based practices. Successful projects must establish performance measures, assess outcomes, and document results for potential replication. This program is funded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, supporting state and local justice systems.
Opportunity ID: 53356
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2629 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 Encouraging Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.738 — Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 01, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to public or private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonorganizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interand published in the Federal Register), and units of local and state government. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking proposals that demonstrate innovation in justice; address a demonstrated gap in areas within the justice system or in the knowledge base of justice system practitioners and/or state and local policymakers; and allow for replication nationwide. The purpose of this solicitation is to identify those field-generated innovative strategies that may ultimately be added to the pool of criminal justice evidence-based strategies and promising practices. Applications may be submitted under one of three categories (1) state or local programs that strategically address emerging or chronic criminal justice issues; (2) innovative strategies for addressing these issues; or (3) strategies to sustain innovative of evidence-based programs. Through this solicitation, BJA is looking for the best innovative, field-generated concepts for advancing the capabilities and performance of the criminal justice system, including sustainability planning and the implementation of an evidence-based practice in a novel way or to address a new issue. Projects will be expected to establish performance measures for success, assess projects based on agreed upon performance measures, and document results that may be reported and replicated elsewhere.This program is funded under both the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (Byrne Competitive Program) and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program helps local communities improve the capacity of state and local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. The JAG Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, and JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system. The JAG Program authorization also states that the Attorney General may reserve not more than 5 percent, to be granted to 1 or more States or units of local government, for 1 or more of the purposes specified in section 3751 of this title, pursuant to his determination that the same is necessary(1) to combat, address, or otherwise respond to precipitous or extraordinary increases in crime, or in a type or types of crime (42 U.S.C. 3756 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Al Roddy
Technical Application Support 202-353-1881 Email:Al.Roddy@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing Date Extension. | Apr 01, 2010 | |
| Apr 01, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2629 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 Encouraging Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.738 — Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 01, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to public or private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonorganizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interand published in the Federal Register), and units of local and state government. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking proposals that demonstrate innovation in justice; address a demonstrated gap in areas within the justice system or in the knowledge base of justice system practitioners and/or state and local policymakers; and allow for replication nationwide. The purpose of this solicitation is to identify those field-generated innovative strategies that may ultimately be added to the pool of criminal justice evidence-based strategies and promising practices. Applications may be submitted under one of three categories (1) state or local programs that strategically address emerging or chronic criminal justice issues; (2) innovative strategies for addressing these issues; or (3) strategies to sustain innovative of evidence-based programs. Through this solicitation, BJA is looking for the best innovative, field-generated concepts for advancing the capabilities and performance of the criminal justice system, including sustainability planning and the implementation of an evidence-based practice in a novel way or to address a new issue. Projects will be expected to establish performance measures for success, assess projects based on agreed upon performance measures, and document results that may be reported and replicated elsewhere.This program is funded under both the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (Byrne Competitive Program) and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program helps local communities improve the capacity of state and local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. The JAG Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, and JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system. The JAG Program authorization also states that the Attorney General may reserve not more than 5 percent, to be granted to 1 or more States or units of local government, for 1 or more of the purposes specified in section 3751 of this title, pursuant to his determination that the same is necessary(1) to combat, address, or otherwise respond to precipitous or extraordinary increases in crime, or in a type or types of crime (42 U.S.C. 3756 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Al Roddy
Technical Application Support 202-353-1881 Email:Al.Roddy@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2629 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 Encouraging Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.738 — Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 01, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments 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 State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to public or private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonorganizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interand published in the Federal Register), and units of local and state government. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking proposals that demonstrate innovation in justice; address a demonstrated gap in areas within the justice system or in the knowledge base of justice system practitioners and/or state and local policymakers; and allow for replication nationwide. The purpose of this solicitation is to identify those field-generated innovative strategies that may ultimately be added to the pool of criminal justice evidence-based strategies and promising practices. Applications may be submitted under one of three categories (1) state or local programs that strategically address emerging or chronic criminal justice issues; (2) innovative strategies for addressing these issues; or (3) strategies to sustain innovative of evidence-based programs. Through this solicitation, BJA is looking for the best innovative, field-generated concepts for advancing the capabilities and performance of the criminal justice system, including sustainability planning and the implementation of an evidence-based practice in a novel way or to address a new issue. Projects will be expected to establish performance measures for success, assess projects based on agreed upon performance measures, and document results that may be reported and replicated elsewhere. This program is funded under both the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (Byrne Competitive Program) and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program helps local communities improve the capacity of state and local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. The JAG Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions, and JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system. The JAG Program authorization also states that the Attorney General may reserve not more than 5 percent, to be granted to 1 or more States or units of local government, for 1 or more of the purposes specified in section 3751 of this title, pursuant to his determination that the same is necessary(1) to combat, address, or otherwise respond to precipitous or extraordinary increases in crime, or in a type or types of crime (42 U.S.C. 3756 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Al Roddy
Technical Application Support 202-353-1881 Email:Al.Roddy@usdoj.gov |
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