The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is offering this grant opportunity to collect vital data on individuals who die while in the custody of federal law enforcement agencies. This program, known as the Federal Law Enforcement Agency Deaths in Custody Reporting Program, aims to gather comprehensive information on deaths that are arrest-related or occur within federal detention and incarceration facilities for fiscal years 2024 through 2026. A web-based interface will be utilized to facilitate data submission by federal agencies. This initiative supports OJP’s commitment to advancing civil rights, increasing access to justice, strengthening community safety, and building trust between law enforcement and the community, thereby upholding the DOJ’s mission to protect public safety and civil liberties.
Opportunity ID: 353978
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJS-2024-172117 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJS FY24 Federal Law Enforcement Agency Deaths in Custody Reporting Program, 2024-2026 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Information and Statistics |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.734 — Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 03, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 03, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Units of Local Government |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Statistics |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is seeking applications for funding.
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJS seeks to collect data on persons who died in the custody of federal law enforcement (LE) agencies in FY 24, FY 25, and FY 26, building on BJS’s existing efforts. The data collection will include a web-based interface to allow federal LE agencies to identify all deaths that are arrest-related or that occur in detention or incarceration facilities. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Contact Information
AskBJS@usdoj.gov Email:AskBJS@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Contact Information AskBJS@usdoj.gov Email: AskBJS@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.734 | PKG00286218 | May 03, 2024 | Jul 02, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353978 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353978 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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