law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-BJA

BJA FY 17 National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness (VALOR)

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2017-11406

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Award Range

$0 – $2.5M

Total Program Funding

$13.4M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 7, 2017

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 17 National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness (VALOR). Bureau of Justice Assistance. In 2010, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) VALOR Officer Safety Initiative was created in response to the startling increase in felonious assaults that have taken the lives of many law enforcement officers. VALOR provides all levels of law enforcement with tools to help prevent violence... up to $2,500,000 per award; $13,431,507 total program funding; ~3 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

For-profit organizations, Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2017-03-07

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

In 2010, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) VALOR Officer Safety Initiative was created in response to the startling increase in felonious assaults that have taken the lives of many law enforcement officers. VALOR provides all levels of law enforcement with tools to help prevent violence against law enforcement officers and enhance officer resilience, wellness, and survivability.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

For-Profit OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $2.5M
Total Program Funding: $13.4M
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: January 19, 2017

Application Deadline: March 7, 2017 (0 days remaining)

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