Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 3009
Apply for BJA 2011 3009
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 11 National Initiatives Enhancing Law Enforcement" 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 16.751 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 6, 2011 and posted on Apr 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for profit organizations), faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), and units of local government that support national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fees.
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Opportunity Summary:
BJA FY 11 National Initiatives Enhancing Law Enforcement (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2011 3009) was a discretionary Bureau of Justice Assistance grant opportunity designed to strengthen how the criminal justice system functions by directly improving the training and technical assistance available to state and local law enforcement. The basic idea behind the program was to fund national initiatives that could deliver practical support to jurisdictions around the country, rather than focusing on a single locality. In practice, this meant helping law enforcement agencies and justice partners build capacity through structured training, targeted technical assistance, and other forms of national support intended to address on-the-ground needs.
Funding for these initiatives came through two related federal funding streams under the Edward Byrne Memorial framework: the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 16.751) and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738). The announcement tied the Competitive Program to authority in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-117, Division B, Title II, Section 215(1)), which allowed up to 3 percent of Office of Justice Programs funds to be used for training and technical assistance through grants or reimbursement. It also connected the effort to the JAG statute (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)), emphasizing that JAG is the main federal criminal justice funding source for state and local jurisdictions and can support essentially every part of the criminal justice system. In addition, the announcement highlighted a JAG-related reservation authority (42 U.S.C. 3756) that permits the Attorney General to reserve up to 5 percent for grants to states or local governments when needed to respond to sudden or extraordinary crime increases, including spikes in specific crime types.
The opportunity was categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services and used a standard grant instrument. The award ceiling was listed as $350,000, with no stated award floor (effectively allowing proposals of varying sizes up to the cap). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for applicants that might not have been able to contribute local match funds. While the summary does not list the full set of program deliverables, the emphasis throughout is on enhancing law enforcement performance through training and technical assistance that could be deployed broadly and strategically to meet local needs.
Eligibility was intentionally broad, reflecting the national-initiative focus. Applicants could include national, regional, state, or local public or private entities, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), and units of local government. Federally recognized Indian tribal governments were also included. A key condition applied to for-profit organizations: they had to agree to forgo any profit or management fees, signaling that grant funds were intended to directly support project activities rather than generate commercial gain. The listing also explicitly mentioned county governments and city or township governments among eligible applicant types, along with other entities as clarified in the full announcement.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted April 28, 2011, created June 6, 2011, and had an original closing date of June 13, 2011, later extended to June 15, 2011. It was archived July 13, 2011. Applicants were directed to the full announcement for complete details and, for submission help, to Grants.gov customer support by phone (800-518-4726) or email (support@grants.gov), which reflects that applications were expected to be submitted through the federal grants portal.
Overall, this FY 2011 BJA solicitation targeted organizations capable of delivering national or multi-jurisdictional training and technical assistance that would enhance law enforcement effectiveness and, by extension, improve criminal justice system operations. It leveraged Byrne Competitive and JAG authorities to fund support efforts that could be scaled and tailored to pressing needs, including the capacity to respond to unusual or rapidly changing crime conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 11 National Initiatives Enhancing Law Enforcement opportunity?
It was a FY 2011 discretionary grant opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) intended to strengthen criminal justice system operations by improving the training and technical assistance available to state and local law enforcement. The solicitation focused on funding national initiatives that could provide practical support to jurisdictions around the country.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was BJA 2011 3009.
What was the main purpose or program goal?
The central goal was to enhance law enforcement performance by funding structured training, targeted technical assistance, and other forms of support that could be delivered nationally or across multiple jurisdictions to meet real on-the-ground needs.
Was this grant intended for a single city or local agency, or for broader efforts?
The emphasis was on national initiatives rather than projects focused on a single locality. In other words, the program aimed to support efforts that could be delivered broadly to multiple jurisdictions and justice partners.
What types of activities were emphasized?
Based on the summary, the solicitation emphasized training and technical assistance for law enforcement and justice partners, designed to build capacity and strengthen how the criminal justice system functions. Specific deliverables were referenced as being in the full announcement.
What funding streams supported this opportunity?
Funding came through two related federal funding streams under the Edward Byrne Memorial framework: the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 16.751) and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738).
What statutory or appropriations authorities were referenced?
The solicitation referenced authority in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-117, Division B, Title II, Section 215(1)), allowing up to 3 percent of Office of Justice Programs funds to be used for training and technical assistance. It also referenced the JAG statute (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) and a JAG-related reservation authority (42 U.S.C. 3756) permitting the Attorney General to reserve up to 5 percent for grants to address sudden or extraordinary increases in crime.
How did the solicitation describe the role of the JAG program?
It described JAG as the primary federal criminal justice funding source for state and local jurisdictions and noted that it can support essentially every part of the criminal justice system.
Did the opportunity mention support for responding to crime spikes?
Yes. The summary highlighted a JAG-related reservation authority that can be used to respond to sudden or extraordinary increases in crime, including increases in particular types of crime.
What was the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling was listed as $350,000.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor was stated in the summary, meaning proposals could vary in size up to the $350,000 cap.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What grant type or instrument was used?
The opportunity used a standard grant instrument.
What category was this opportunity listed under?
It was categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included national, regional, state, or local public or private entities. This included nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), and units of local government. Federally recognized Indian tribal governments were also included.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations were included in the eligible applicant types, with a key condition: they had to agree to forgo any profit or management fees.
Are local governments eligible (counties, cities, or townships)?
Yes. The summary explicitly mentioned county governments and city or township governments among eligible applicant types, along with other eligible entities referenced in the full announcement.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education were listed as eligible, including tribal institutions.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Indian tribal governments were included as eligible applicants, and tribal institutions of higher education were also explicitly mentioned.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 28, 2011. The original closing date was June 13, 2011, and it was later extended to June 15, 2011.
When was the opportunity created and when was it archived?
It was created on June 6, 2011, and archived on July 13, 2011.
How were applications expected to be submitted?
The summary directed applicants to Grants.gov customer support for submission help, indicating applications were expected to be submitted through the federal Grants.gov portal.
Where could applicants get help with Grants.gov submission issues?
Applicants were directed to contact Grants.gov customer support by phone at 800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov.
Where were applicants instructed to find complete program details?
The summary directed applicants to the full announcement for complete details, including the full set of program deliverables and other requirements.
In practical terms, what kinds of organizations was BJA trying to fund?
Based on the summary, BJA was targeting organizations capable of delivering national or multi-jurisdictional training and technical assistance that could strengthen law enforcement effectiveness and improve criminal justice system operations.
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