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BJA FY 17 National Initiatives Adjudications: Training and Technical Assistance to Support Protection of Constitutional Rights Under the Sixth Amendment

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2017-11620

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $3.0M

Total Program Funding

$1.4M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 16, 2017

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 17 National Initiatives Adjudications: Training and Technical Assistance to Support Protection of Constitutional Rights Under the Sixth Amendment. Bureau of Justice Assistance. Funding to support several projects to support training and technical assistance to state and local governments, including any agent with responsibility thereof, to meet the obligations established by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, including the rights to a speedy public... up to $3,000,000 per award; $1,350,000 total program funding; ~3 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Public universities/colleges, Small businesses, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Private universities/colleges (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2017-05-16

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

Funding to support several projects to support training and technical assistance to state and local governments, including any agent with responsibility thereof, to meet the obligations established by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, including the rights to a speedy public trial; impartial jury; effective assistance of Defense counsel; defendant notice of nature and cause of accusation; and to compel and cross examine witnesses. TTA activities will include dissemination of model information, best practices and research; support for defense systems strategic planning; and assistance with adopting and implementing a system and/or strategies for the administration of justice consistent with the Sixth Amendment, including the effective assistance of defense counsel.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesSmall BusinessesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesState GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $3.0M
Total Program Funding: $1.4M
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 14, 2017

Application Deadline: May 16, 2017 (0 days remaining)

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