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BJA FY 18 Technology Innovation for Public Safety (TIPS) Addressing Precipitous Increases in Crime

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2018-13568

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $500K

Total Program Funding

$4.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 1, 2018

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 18 Technology Innovation for Public Safety (TIPS) Addressing Precipitous Increases in Crime. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The focus of this program is to identify, implement, and evaluate new and innovative technology and applicant projects that specifically address precipitous increases in crime(s) on a state, local, county, or regional basis. This is not an equipment purchasing program, but is designed to use a... up to $500,000 per award; $4,000,000 total program funding; ~7 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, State governments, City/township governments, County governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2018-05-01

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The focus of this program is to identify, implement, and evaluate new and innovative technology and applicant projects that specifically address precipitous increases in crime(s) on a state, local, county, or regional basis. This is not an equipment purchasing program, but is designed to use a combination of new methodologies to address specific crime(s) identified by the applicant. To be eligible for this program the applicant must identify the crime(s) where there was a precipitous increase over a 2 year period and clearly articulate how the proposed project will hopefully reduce the identified crime(s). Applicants are urged to take a multijurisdictional approach that is designed to share information and services to reduce crime in ways that result in significant cost and time savings, and enhances criminal justice policies and practices that promote public safety.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $4.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: March 15, 2018

Application Deadline: May 1, 2018 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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