Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 BJS 2540
Apply for 2010 BJS 2540
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 Continuation of the Federal Justice Statistics Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.734 Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2010 and posted on Mar 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to for profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faithbased and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortia with demonstrated organization and community based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia. However, consistent with OJP fiscal requirements, for profit organizations are not allowed to make a profit as a result of this award or to charge a management fee for the performance of this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 Continuation of the Federal Justice Statistics Program (FJSP) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the statistical agency within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and part of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). BJS is seeking a recipient through a cooperative agreement to continue operating and improving the Federal Justice Statistics Program, which functions as the national clearinghouse for federal criminal case processing data. The core value of the FJSP is that it provides a consistent, standardized, multi-agency view of what happens to federal defendants as their cases move through major stages of the federal justice system. Because the program integrates data provided by multiple federal justice agencies into a unified structure, it supports trend analysis, systemwide performance and workload insights, and research on processing outcomes that would be difficult to produce from any single agency dataset alone.
At the time of this solicitation, the FJSP clearinghouse already held annual data covering 1994 through 2008. The next budget period centers on extending and maintaining that series by bringing in the 2009 datasets from six federal agencies and processing them into the program's Standard Analysis File (SAF) format. That conversion work is not just a technical reformatting exercise; it requires applying established FJSP processing criteria so that variables are harmonized across agencies and across years, enabling valid comparisons over time. Alongside processing, the recipient is expected to implement and follow guidelines that protect data quality and confidentiality, reflecting the sensitivity of federal justice case processing information and the need for consistent quality controls before the data are used for statistical products or released for broader use.
Beyond ingestion and standardization, the cooperative agreement places significant emphasis on making the data usable and useful to stakeholders. The recipient must provide technical assistance to help users understand and appropriately work with FJSP data, which typically includes explaining file structure, variable definitions, linkage logic, and analytic limitations. The recipient must also prepare data and documentation to support BJS's web-based query system, ensuring that the public-facing or user-facing tools are backed by well-documented, reliable extracts. Another central responsibility is supporting BJS in the creation of new statistical products, which could include web publications, tables, briefs, or other paper and electronic formats that translate the data into accessible findings for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.
A key deliverable is the preparation of data files and accompanying documentation for the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD), which is a primary repository for criminal justice research datasets. This implies producing well-structured, well-described datasets with codebooks, processing notes, and any required metadata so that secondary analysts can responsibly reuse the information. Finally, the solicitation asks the recipient to explore expanding the clearinghouse holdings, signaling that BJS is interested not only in maintaining continuity but also in strengthening the breadth or depth of federal case processing information captured by the FJSP over time, consistent with confidentiality and data governance constraints.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 2010 BJS 2540, titled "2010 Continuation of the Federal Justice Statistics Program," under the activity category of Information and Statistics and the CFDA number 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in project direction, coordination, or review compared with a standard grant. The solicitation anticipated up to six awards and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The posting and creation date was March 4, 2010, with an application closing date of April 19, 2010, and an archive date of May 19, 2010.
Eligibility is broad across organizational types but constrained to certain categories, including for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortia. The eligibility language also highlights experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia. At the same time, consistent with OJP fiscal rules, for-profit recipients are not permitted to earn profit from the award or charge management fees for carrying out the work, meaning budgets must reflect allowable costs tied directly to program performance rather than profit margins.
For assistance with accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-616-3561.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "2010 Continuation of the Federal Justice Statistics Program (FJSP)" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), to continue operating and improving the Federal Justice Statistics Program (FJSP) through a cooperative agreement.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the statistical agency within DOJ and part of OJP.
What is the purpose of the Federal Justice Statistics Program (FJSP)?
FJSP functions as the national clearinghouse for federal criminal case processing data. Its core value is providing a consistent, standardized, multi-agency view of what happens to federal defendants as their cases move through major stages of the federal justice system.
Why does FJSP integrate data from multiple federal agencies?
By integrating data from multiple federal justice agencies into a unified structure, FJSP enables trend analysis, systemwide performance and workload insights, and research on processing outcomes that would be difficult to produce using a single agency dataset alone.
What data years were already included in the FJSP clearinghouse at the time of the solicitation?
The clearinghouse already held annual data covering 1994 through 2008.
What is the main data objective for the next budget period described in the solicitation?
The next budget period focuses on extending and maintaining the series by acquiring the 2009 datasets from six federal agencies and processing them into the FJSP Standard Analysis File (SAF) format.
What is the Standard Analysis File (SAF) format?
SAF is the FJSP format used to store integrated federal case processing data in a consistent structure so variables can be harmonized across agencies and across years for valid comparisons over time.
Is converting agency datasets into SAF just a technical reformatting task?
No. The solicitation emphasizes that conversion requires applying established FJSP processing criteria so that variables are harmonized across agencies and years, supporting valid time-series and cross-agency comparisons.
What data protection expectations are included in the opportunity?
The recipient is expected to implement and follow guidelines that protect data quality and confidentiality, reflecting the sensitivity of federal justice case processing information and the need for consistent quality controls before data are used in statistical products or released for broader use.
What kinds of technical assistance must the recipient provide?
The recipient must provide technical assistance to help users understand and appropriately work with FJSP data, including topics such as file structure, variable definitions, linkage logic, and analytic limitations.
What role does the recipient play in supporting BJS web-based tools?
The recipient must prepare data and documentation to support BJS's web-based query system, ensuring user-facing tools are supported by well-documented and reliable data extracts.
Does the award include work on publications or other statistical products?
Yes. The recipient must support BJS in creating new statistical products, which may include web publications, tables, briefs, or other paper and electronic formats that translate data into accessible findings for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.
What is required regarding the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD)?
A key deliverable is preparing data files and accompanying documentation for NACJD, including well-structured datasets with codebooks, processing notes, and required metadata so secondary analysts can reuse the information responsibly.
Does the solicitation mention expanding the clearinghouse beyond current holdings?
Yes. The solicitation asks the recipient to explore expanding clearinghouse holdings, signaling interest in strengthening the breadth or depth of federal case processing information captured over time, consistent with confidentiality and data governance constraints.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in project direction, coordination, or review compared with a standard grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2010 BJS 2540, and the title is "2010 Continuation of the Federal Justice Statistics Program."
What activity category and CFDA number are associated with this award?
The activity category is Information and Statistics, and the CFDA number is 16.734 (Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies).
How many awards were anticipated?
The solicitation anticipated up to six awards.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The solicitation indicated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
When was the solicitation posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting/creation date was March 4, 2010. The application closing date was April 19, 2010. The archive date was May 19, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortia. The eligibility language also highlights experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to earn profit or charge management fees under this award?
No. Consistent with OJP fiscal rules noted in the solicitation, for-profit recipients are not permitted to earn profit from the award or charge management fees for carrying out the work. Budgets must reflect allowable costs tied directly to program performance.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-616-3561.
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