information_and_statistics · USDOJ-OJP-BJS

FY2021 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies

Bureau of Justice Statistics · O-BJS-2021-60006

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Award Range

$375K – $750K

Total Program Funding

$750K

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 29, 2021

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY2021 Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies. Bureau of Justice Statistics. BJS has conducted four waves of data collection with law enforcement training academies and will update that collection with this solicitation. The Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA) will provide accurate and timely national statistics about law enforcement academies' recruits,... $375,000-$750,000 per award; $750,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, For-profit organizations, Unrestricted (any eligible entity), Nonprofits (non-501c3), Nonprofits (501c3) (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2021-03-29

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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

BJS has conducted four waves of data collection with law enforcement training academies and will update that collection with this solicitation. The Census of Law Enforcement Training Academies (CLETA) will provide accurate and timely national statistics about law enforcement academies' recruits, curricula, staff, and resources. This 36-month program includes (1) questionnaire development, (2) frame development, (3) fielding the CLETA in 2023 and (4) data cleaning, analysis, and delivery of raw and final datasets.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsUnrestricted (open to all)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $375K
Maximum Award: $750K
Total Program Funding: $750K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: January 14, 2021

Application Deadline: March 29, 2021 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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