Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 3031
Apply for BJA 2011 3031
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 11 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 7, 2011 and posted on Jun 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to units of local government appearing on the FY 2011 JAG Allocations List. To view this list, go to www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/11jagallocations.html. For JAG program purposes, a unit of local government is a town, township, village, parish, city, county, borough, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state or, it may also be a federally recognized Indian tribe that performs law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Otherwise a unit of local government may be any law enforcement district or judicial enforcement district established under applicable state law with authority to independently establish a budget and impose taxes. In Louisiana, a unit of local government means a district attorney or parish sheriff. In the District of Columbia or any United States Trust Territory, a unit of local government is any agency of the District of Columbia or federal government performing law enforcement functions for the District of Columbia or Trust Territories of the United States.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 11 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2011 3031) is a mandatory, formula-based federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under CFDA 16.738. JAG is widely considered the primary federal funding stream that state and local jurisdictions can use to strengthen criminal justice efforts, because it is designed to be flexible and can support a broad range of activities across the criminal justice continuum. The core purpose is to help local governments address crime and public safety needs either by delivering services directly to individuals and communities or by improving how justice systems operate, including their effectiveness, efficiency, and coordination.
Funding under this solicitation can be used for many different kinds of local public safety and justice initiatives. The program explicitly supports all components of the criminal justice system, which includes law enforcement operations (such as multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces), prevention and intervention work (including crime prevention and domestic violence programs), prosecution and courts, corrections, substance abuse treatment, and justice information sharing. In practical terms, this means an eligible locality can use JAG funds to tackle crime through enforcement strategies, community-based programming, technology and data sharing improvements, training and capacity building, or system reforms that make processes and procedures more streamlined and effective.
Eligibility for this particular local solicitation is limited and tied to a formal allocation list. Only units of local government that appear on the FY 2011 JAG Allocations List are eligible to apply. The solicitation defines a unit of local government broadly as a general-purpose political subdivision such as a town, township, village, parish, city, county, borough, or similar entity. It can also include a federally recognized Indian tribe that performs law enforcement functions as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. In some cases, it may include law enforcement or judicial enforcement districts established under state law, as long as the district has authority to independently establish a budget and impose taxes. The announcement also notes specific jurisdictional interpretations: in Louisiana, a unit of local government means a district attorney or parish sheriff; and in the District of Columbia or U.S. Trust Territories, a unit of local government is any agency of the D.C. or federal government performing law enforcement functions for those jurisdictions.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a grant with no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on local applicants and makes it easier for jurisdictions to use their full allocation for programmatic purposes. The opportunity was posted and created on June 7, 2011, with an application closing date of July 21, 2011, and an archive date of August 20, 2011. The award floor is listed as 0, which typically indicates that award amounts vary based on the allocation formula rather than a single minimum competitive threshold.
Applicants needing assistance were directed to the Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3) or by email at GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov, particularly for technical issues related to application submission or accessing the full announcement online.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 11 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation?
It is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). This FY 2011 local solicitation is identified as Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2011 3031 and is part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program under CFDA 16.738.
Is this grant competitive or formula-based?
This opportunity is mandatory and formula-based. Award amounts are tied to a formal allocation process rather than a competitive scoring process.
Who administers the JAG Program?
The JAG Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the purpose of JAG funding for local governments?
The purpose is to help local governments address crime and public safety needs. Funds can be used to deliver services directly to individuals and communities, or to improve how justice systems operate, including effectiveness, efficiency, and coordination across agencies.
Why is JAG described as a flexible funding source?
Because it is designed to support a broad range of activities across the criminal justice continuum, allowing jurisdictions to fund enforcement strategies, community-based programming, technology and information sharing, training and capacity building, or system reforms.
What types of criminal justice activities can JAG funds support under this solicitation?
The solicitation explicitly supports all components of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement operations, prevention and intervention, prosecution and courts, corrections, substance abuse treatment, and justice information sharing.
Can JAG funds be used for law enforcement operations?
Yes. The solicitation includes law enforcement operations as an eligible component, and provides examples such as multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces.
Can JAG funds be used for prevention and intervention programs?
Yes. The solicitation includes prevention and intervention work, with examples that include crime prevention and domestic violence programs.
Can JAG funds be used for prosecution, courts, and corrections?
Yes. The solicitation lists prosecution and courts as well as corrections among the supported components of the criminal justice system.
Can JAG funds be used for substance abuse treatment?
Yes. Substance abuse treatment is specifically identified as a supported area under the solicitation.
Can JAG funds be used to improve justice information sharing and technology?
Yes. Justice information sharing is explicitly included, and the solicitation describes using funds for technology and data sharing improvements to strengthen coordination and system performance.
Who is eligible to apply for this local solicitation?
Eligibility is limited to units of local government that appear on the FY 2011 JAG Allocations List. Only jurisdictions on that list are eligible to apply under this solicitation.
What is considered a "unit of local government" for eligibility purposes?
The solicitation defines it broadly as a general-purpose political subdivision such as a town, township, village, parish, city, county, borough, or similar entity.
Are federally recognized Indian tribes eligible?
Yes, a federally recognized Indian tribe may be considered a unit of local government if it performs law enforcement functions as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.
Are law enforcement or judicial enforcement districts eligible?
In some cases, yes. Districts established under state law may qualify if they have authority to independently establish a budget and impose taxes.
Are there any special jurisdictional definitions noted for Louisiana?
Yes. In Louisiana, a unit of local government is defined as a district attorney or parish sheriff.
Are there any special jurisdictional definitions noted for the District of Columbia or U.S. Trust Territories?
Yes. In the District of Columbia or U.S. Trust Territories, a unit of local government is defined as any agency of the D.C. or federal government performing law enforcement functions for those jurisdictions.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 7, 2011. The application closing date was July 21, 2011. The archive date was August 20, 2011.
What does it mean that the award floor is listed as 0?
The award floor of 0 generally indicates there is no single minimum competitive award threshold, and that award amounts vary based on the allocation formula referenced by the solicitation.
Where can applicants get help with technical issues related to submitting an application?
Applicants were directed to the Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3) or by email at GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov for technical assistance, including issues with application submission or accessing the full announcement online.
What system is referenced for application and technical support?
The solicitation references the Grants Management System (GMS) for support related to submission and access issues.
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