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BJA FY 20 Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) National Law Enforcement Survivor Support and National Firefighter and First Responder Survivor Support
Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2020-17374
Award Range
$0 – $5.5M
Total Program Funding
$7.4M
Expected Awards
2
Deadline
March 31, 2020
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
BJA FY 20 Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) National Law Enforcement Survivor Support and National Firefighter and First Responder Survivor Support. Bureau of Justice Assistance. In FY 2018, the PSOB Office determined 423 death claims, 131 disability claims, and 642 education claims. The PSOB Office requires the assistance of demonstrated national leaders in the field of peer support and counseling services to provide vital and expert resources to survivors of fallen law... up to $5,500,000 per award; $7,400,000 total program funding; ~2 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Other eligible entities
Who Should NOT Apply
Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •The following entities are eligible to apply: Nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for-profit organizations) All...
- •Deadline: 2020-03-31
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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available
What This Grant Funds
In FY 2018, the PSOB Office determined 423 death claims, 131 disability claims, and 642 education claims. The PSOB Office requires the assistance of demonstrated national leaders in the field of peer support and counseling services to provide vital and expert resources to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, volunteer firefighters, and first responders. Leveraging the experience and resources of national organizations will serve to increase awareness of PSOB benefits, and the submission of PSOB application and claim documentation.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $5.5M
- Total Program Funding
- $7.4M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 2
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
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