Opportunity Information: Apply for 2011 BJS 2976
Apply for 2011 BJS 2976
- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Surveys of Jails in Indian Country, 2012 2015" 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 28, 2011 and posted on Mar 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2011. (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 1 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 Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) grant opportunity titled "Annual Surveys of Jails in Indian Country, 2012-2015" (Funding Opportunity Number 2011-BJS-2976) was a discretionary funding announcement to support the continued administration of the Survey of Jails in Indian Country (SJIC). The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would carry out the day-to-day work of the project while coordinating closely with BJS, which typically remains actively involved in major decisions, deliverables, and overall direction. Only one award was expected under this solicitation, and the funding fell under the federal assistance listing associated with special data collections and statistical studies (CFDA 16.734). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible applicants that may not have additional funds available to contribute.
The core purpose of the award was to fund the annual SJIC data collection and analysis for four consecutive survey years: 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. The SJIC is a key national statistical effort focused specifically on jail facilities in Indian country. Its primary function is to track and describe changes over time in jail inmate populations and to document facility operations and staffing levels within these jails. In practical terms, the survey helps generate consistent, comparable information on the size and characteristics of confined populations and on how detention facilities are run and resourced in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Because jail operations in Indian country can differ significantly by geography, governance structure, and local capacity, the SJIC provides a centralized statistical picture that can be used by policymakers, tribal leaders, researchers, and justice administrators to understand trends and needs.
In addition to the standard annual survey content, the opportunity highlights that the SJIC sometimes includes addenda used intermittently to gather more detailed information about programs and services offered at facilities. These add-on modules can cover areas such as inmate health care services, medical assessments, mental health screening procedures, counseling programs, and education programs. This matters because conditions of confinement and access to services are often influenced by staffing, funding, and remoteness, and these addenda allow BJS to answer timely questions that go beyond basic counts and operational measures. By incorporating specialized modules when needed, the SJIC can provide richer context on how facilities address health, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and educational needs.
The funded work was not limited to collecting data; it also included substantial analysis and reporting responsibilities. The recipient was expected to produce tabular displays of key measures, create detailed appendix tables showing facility-level responses to survey items, and respond to special requests for data products. These deliverables point to an emphasis on both public-facing statistical summaries and more granular documentation suitable for technical users. Facility-level appendix tables, in particular, suggest a need for careful data validation, standardized formatting, and strong documentation practices so that stakeholders can interpret results consistently across facilities and years.
Eligibility was intentionally broad but focused on entities with proven experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Eligible applicants included for-profit (commercial) organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortia that can demonstrate organizational and community-based experience in these contexts. The solicitation explicitly included tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortia, reflecting a desire to ensure that organizations with direct ties to tribal communities could compete. At the same time, consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) fiscal rules, for-profit entities were not allowed to earn a profit or charge a management fee under the award, reinforcing that the federal funds were intended strictly for project costs and deliverables rather than commercial gain.
Key administrative details include a posted and creation date of March 28, 2011, an original and final closing date of May 24, 2011, and an archive date of June 23, 2011. The agency contact listed for assistance accessing the full announcement was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at 202-616-3561. Overall, this opportunity was designed to sustain an annual, multi-year statistical series that documents jail populations, operations, staffing, and selected program/service areas in Indian country, with an emphasis on producing standardized tables and analyses that can support ongoing monitoring, policy discussions, and targeted information needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled Annual Surveys of Jails in Indian Country, 2012-2015. The Funding Opportunity Number is 2011-BJS-2976.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
What type of funding opportunity was this?
It was a discretionary funding announcement to support the continued administration of the Survey of Jails in Indian Country (SJIC).
What award mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement. Under a cooperative agreement, the recipient carries out the day-to-day work of the project while coordinating closely with BJS, which typically remains actively involved in major decisions, deliverables, and overall direction.
How many awards were expected under this solicitation?
Only one award was expected.
What is the federal assistance listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding fell under the federal assistance listing for special data collections and statistical studies, identified as CFDA 16.734.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What was the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose was to fund the annual SJIC data collection and analysis for four consecutive survey years: 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
What is the Survey of Jails in Indian Country (SJIC)?
The SJIC is a national statistical effort focused on jail facilities in Indian country. It is designed to track and describe changes over time in jail inmate populations and to document facility operations and staffing levels within these jails.
What kinds of information does the SJIC collect?
Based on the opportunity description, the SJIC produces consistent, comparable information on:
- The size and characteristics of confined populations in Indian country jails
- How detention facilities are operated and resourced
- Staffing levels at jail facilities
- Changes over time across the annual survey series
Why is SJIC considered important?
The SJIC provides a centralized statistical picture of jail populations and operations in Indian country, where jail operations may differ significantly by geography, governance structure, and local capacity. The resulting information can be used by policymakers, tribal leaders, researchers, and justice administrators to understand trends and needs.
Does the SJIC ever include additional topic modules beyond the standard annual survey?
Yes. The opportunity notes that the SJIC sometimes includes addenda used intermittently to gather more detailed information about programs and services offered at facilities.
What topics might be included in SJIC addenda?
The add-on modules can cover areas such as:
- Inmate health care services
- Medical assessments
- Mental health screening procedures
- Counseling programs
- Education programs
What kinds of deliverables were expected from the recipient?
The recipient was expected to complete both data collection and analytical/reporting work, including:
- Producing tabular displays of key measures
- Creating detailed appendix tables showing facility-level responses to survey items
- Responding to special requests for data products
What do "facility-level appendix tables" mean in this context?
The solicitation describes appendix tables that show facility-level responses to survey items. This implies the project included producing more granular documentation (in addition to summary tables) so technical users could review standardized survey results across facilities and years.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad but emphasized applicants with proven experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Eligible applicants included:
- For-profit (commercial) organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Faith-based and community organizations
- Institutions of higher education
- Consortia that can demonstrate organizational and community-based experience
- Tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations
- Tribal colleges and universities
- Tribal consortia
Was experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities emphasized?
Yes. The solicitation specifically focused eligibility on entities that can demonstrate organizational and community-based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Could for-profit organizations apply?
Yes, for-profit (commercial) organizations were listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit recipients allowed to earn a profit or charge a management fee under this award?
No. Consistent with Office of Justice Programs (OJP) fiscal rules, for-profit entities were not allowed to earn a profit or charge a management fee under the award. The funds were intended for project costs and deliverables rather than commercial gain.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted/Creation date: March 28, 2011
- Original closing date: May 24, 2011
- Final closing date: May 24, 2011
- Archive date: June 23, 2011
When did the data collection period covered by the funded work occur?
The funded work covered four annual survey years: 2012 through 2015 (2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015).
Who could be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The agency contact listed for assistance accessing the full announcement was Lisa Price Grear, Program Analyst, at 202-616-3561.
What is the overall goal of this multi-year SJIC effort?
The overall goal was to sustain an annual, multi-year statistical series documenting jail populations, operations, staffing, and selected program/service areas in Indian country, with an emphasis on producing standardized tables and analyses to support ongoing monitoring, policy discussions, and targeted information needs.
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