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BJA FY 18 Supporting Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs to Improve Officer and Public Safety

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2018-13573

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $500K

Total Program Funding

$2.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 6, 2018

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 18 Supporting Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs to Improve Officer and Public Safety. Bureau of Justice Assistance. To further the Administrations commitment to locally-driven public safety solutions and to being responsive to critical emerging issues, BJA is seeking applications for Supporting Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs to Improve Officer and Public Safety. BJA has created this program to launch a... up to $500,000 per award; $2,500,000 total program funding; ~13 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Unrestricted (any eligible entity)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2018-08-06

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

To further the Administrations commitment to locally-driven public safety solutions and to being responsive to critical emerging issues, BJA is seeking applications for Supporting Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs to Improve Officer and Public Safety. BJA has created this program to launch a robust and creative grant funding stream for the field. Supporting Innovation invites applicants to develop and test solutions that will improve officer and public safety and save lives. Lessons learned from these projects can serve as models for the nations criminal justice system regarding reducing violent crime, including violent crime related to tribes and tribal members, and addressing the nations opioid epidemic.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Unrestricted (open to all)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $2.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 13
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 28, 2018

Application Deadline: August 6, 2018 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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