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BJS FY 24 Census of Jails, 2025 and 2026

Bureau of Justice Statistics · O-BJS-2024-172077

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Award Range

$750K – $1.5M

Total Program Funding

$1.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 13, 2024

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJS FY 24 Census of Jails, 2025 and 2026. Bureau of Justice Statistics. With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) seeks a data collection agent for administering the 2025 and 2026 annual Census of Jails (COJ) to approximately 2,900 jails. The selected applicant will be responsible for developing a web version of the survey instruments; updating... $750,000-$1,500,000 per award; $1,500,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3), For-profit organizations, Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2024-06-13

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) seeks a data collection agent for administering the 2025 and 2026 annual Census of Jails (COJ) to approximately 2,900 jails. The selected applicant will be responsible for developing a web version of the survey instruments; updating jail status and contact information; and collecting, processing, and delivering the annual COJ data. From 1970 to 2024, BJS conducted the COJ every 5 to 6 years to gather information on jail populations and facility characteristics. Starting in 2025, BJS plans to conduct the COJ annually, generating county-level and state-level statistics on a yearly basis. This award covers data collection for the 2025 and 2026 COJ. Additional funding may be provided for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 COJ, contingent on funding availability and project performance.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsFor-Profit OrganizationsOther Tribal OrganizationsSmall Businesses

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $750K
Maximum Award: $1.5M
Total Program Funding: $1.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: April 12, 2024

Application Deadline: June 13, 2024 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Email askbjs@bjs.gov

askbjs@bjs.gov

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