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BJA FY 19 Enhancing Task Force Leadership, Operations, and Management

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2019-15244

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $500K

Total Program Funding

$7.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 28, 2019

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 19 Enhancing Task Force Leadership, Operations, and Management. Bureau of Justice Assistance. Law Enforcement National Initiatives: Improving Responses to Criminal Justice Issues Competitive Grant Announcement focuses on national initiatives that align with the Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, specifically by (1) providing... up to $500,000 per award; $7,500,000 total program funding; ~5 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, City/township governments, Independent school districts, Private universities/colleges, County governments (+6 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2019-05-28

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High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

Law Enforcement National Initiatives: Improving Responses to Criminal Justice Issues Competitive Grant Announcement focuses on national initiatives that align with the Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, specifically by (1) providing training to enhance and improve the capacity of local jurisdictions to address violent crime and increase public safety; (2) training to communities to address victim and witness intimidation; (3) training to strengthen the investigative function of law enforcement agencies; and, (4) coordinating activities of the BJA Criminal Justice Forecasting Group.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsSmall BusinessesFor-Profit OrganizationsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $7.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 25, 2019

Application Deadline: May 28, 2019 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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