This BJA grant is for national initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. Specifically, it targets training for leader judges and enhancing court communications across state, local, and tribal justice systems. Funded by the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Programs, it provides essential federal assistance. The Byrne Competitive Program supports system improvements, capacity building, and offers targeted training and technical assistance. The JAG Program serves as a primary federal funding source for all components of state and local criminal justice, with provisions for addressing extraordinary crime increases.
Opportunity ID: 53279
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2617 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 National Initiatives: Improving Criminal Courts |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 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: | $650,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register), and units of local government that support national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. BJA encourages applicants who have knowledge of brokering and developing technical assistance, knowledge of adult education techniques, extensive knowledge in research interpretation, and willingness to work with other BJA training and technical assistance providers. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with other organizations to submit joint applications for the required services and deliverables.
Note: All applications must be national in scope. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | This FY 2010 grant announcement focuses on national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, in particular training for leader judges and improving court communications. 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 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program, among other purposes, provides assistance in improving the functioning of criminal justice systems by helping states and local communities improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal 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 | |
| CFDA | Apr 01, 2010 | |
| CFDA | Mar 29, 2010 | |
| Mar 29, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2617 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 National Initiatives: Improving Criminal Courts |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 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: | $650,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register), and units of local government that support national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. BJA encourages applicants who have knowledge of brokering and developing technical assistance, knowledge of adult education techniques, extensive knowledge in research interpretation, and willingness to work with other BJA training and technical assistance providers. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with other organizations to submit joint applications for the required services and deliverables.
Note: All applications must be national in scope. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | This FY 2010 grant announcement focuses on national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, in particular training for leader judges and improving court communications. 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 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program, among other purposes, provides assistance in improving the functioning of criminal justice systems by helping states and local communities improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal 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 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2617 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 National Initiatives: Improving Criminal Courts |
| 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 3 |
| 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: | $650,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register), and units of local government that support national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. BJA encourages applicants who have knowledge of brokering and developing technical assistance, knowledge of adult education techniques, extensive knowledge in research interpretation, and willingness to work with other BJA training and technical assistance providers. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with other organizations to submit joint applications for the required services and deliverables.
Note: All applications must be national in scope. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | This FY 2010 grant announcement focuses on national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, in particular training for leader judges and improving court communications. 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 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program, among other purposes, provides assistance in improving the functioning of criminal justice systems by helping states and local communities improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal 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 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2617 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 National Initiatives: Improving Criminal Courts |
| 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 29, 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: | $650,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register), and units of local government that support national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. BJA encourages applicants who have knowledge of brokering and developing technical assistance, knowledge of adult education techniques, extensive knowledge in research interpretation, and willingness to work with other BJA training and technical assistance providers. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with other organizations to submit joint applications for the required services and deliverables.
Note: All applications must be national in scope. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | This FY 2010 grant announcement focuses on national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, in particular training for leader judges and improving court communications. 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 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program, among other purposes, provides assistance in improving the functioning of criminal justice systems by helping states and local communities improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal 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-2010-2617 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 National Initiatives: Improving Criminal Courts |
| 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: | Mar 29, 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: | $650,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register), and units of local government that support national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. BJA encourages applicants who have knowledge of brokering and developing technical assistance, knowledge of adult education techniques, extensive knowledge in research interpretation, and willingness to work with other BJA training and technical assistance providers. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with other organizations to submit joint applications for the required services and deliverables.
Note: All applications must be national in scope. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | This FY 2010 grant announcement focuses on national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, in particular training for leader judges and improving court communications. 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 Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Byrne Competitive Program, among other purposes, provides assistance in improving the functioning of criminal justice systems by helping states and local communities improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal 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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