Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 2942
Apply for BJA 2011 2942
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 11 Smart Policing Initiative" 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 Feb 23, 2011 and posted on Feb 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 11 Smart Policing Initiative is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to strengthen data-driven and evidence-based policing. The core purpose is to help state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies design and put into practice effective, cost-conscious, and innovative strategies for responding to sudden or unusually large spikes in crime. The emphasis is not simply on adding resources, but on using analysis, research, and measurable tactics to address either overall crime increases or sharp rises in specific crime types within an applicant's jurisdiction.
This initiative is funded through two closely related federal funding streams: the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738). The Byrne Competitive Program focuses on helping communities build the capacity of state and local criminal justice systems and also supports national efforts such as training and technical assistance that can be targeted to local needs. JAG, authorized at 42 U.S.C. 3751(a), is described as the primary source of federal criminal justice funding for state and local jurisdictions, supporting all components of the criminal justice system. The announcement also points to a specific JAG authorization provision (42 U.S.C. 3756) allowing the Attorney General to reserve up to 5 percent of JAG funding for grants needed to combat or respond to extraordinary crime increases, along with a separate 3 percent set-aside under JAG to support training and technical assistance programs. In practical terms, the grant sits at the intersection of local problem-solving and national support for scalable, proven policing approaches.
Eligibility is limited to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies (the listing notes "Others" but clarifies in the eligibility information that the applicant pool is restricted to these law enforcement entities). The opportunity anticipated making about 30 awards, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for agencies that may not have local funds available to meet a match. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, signaling that funds are intended to support operational and programmatic criminal justice work rather than, for example, infrastructure-only projects.
Key dates associated with the solicitation include a posted date of February 23, 2011, and an application deadline of April 21, 2011, with the opportunity later archived on May 21, 2011. The funding opportunity number is BJA 2011 2942, and the official title is "BJA FY 11 Smart Policing Initiative." Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for complete requirements and submission details, and for application submission support the notice referenced Grants.gov technical assistance through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726) and email (support@grants.gov).
FAQs: BJA FY 11 Smart Policing Initiative (BJA 2011 2942)
What is the BJA FY 11 Smart Policing Initiative?
The BJA FY 11 Smart Policing Initiative is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its focus is on strengthening data-driven and evidence-based policing.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to help state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies design and implement effective, cost-conscious, and innovative strategies to respond to sudden or unusually large spikes in crime. The emphasis is on analysis, research, and measurable tactics rather than simply adding more resources.
What kinds of crime problems is the initiative meant to address?
The initiative is intended to help agencies respond to either (1) overall increases in crime within the applicant's jurisdiction or (2) sharp rises in specific crime types.
Does this program prioritize adding staff or equipment?
No. The solicitation emphasizes that the goal is not simply to add resources. Instead, it prioritizes using analysis, research, and measurable tactics to address crime spikes in a targeted way.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. While the listing notes "Others," the eligibility information clarifies that the applicant pool is restricted to these law enforcement entities.
What federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What funding streams support this initiative?
This initiative is funded through two closely related federal funding streams: the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738).
What is the CFDA number referenced for this opportunity?
The JAG Program is referenced with CFDA 16.738.
How does the Byrne Competitive Grant Program relate to this initiative?
The Byrne Competitive Program is described as supporting communities by building the capacity of state and local criminal justice systems, and it also supports national efforts such as training and technical assistance that can be targeted to local needs.
How does the JAG Program relate to this initiative?
JAG is described as the primary source of federal criminal justice funding for state and local jurisdictions, supporting all components of the criminal justice system. The Smart Policing Initiative sits at the intersection of local problem-solving and national support for scalable, proven policing approaches.
What statutory authority is mentioned for the JAG Program?
The solicitation notes that JAG is authorized at 42 U.S.C. 3751(a).
Is there a provision for extraordinary crime increases mentioned in the announcement?
Yes. The announcement references a JAG authorization provision (42 U.S.C. 3756) that allows the Attorney General to reserve up to 5 percent of JAG funding for grants needed to combat or respond to extraordinary crime increases.
Does the announcement mention funding for training and technical assistance?
Yes. It mentions a separate 3 percent set-aside under JAG to support training and technical assistance programs.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making about 30 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement mentioned for this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is February 23, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 21, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 21, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA 2011 2942.
What is the official title of the solicitation?
The official title is "BJA FY 11 Smart Policing Initiative."
Where were applicants directed to find complete requirements and submission details?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for complete requirements and submission details.
Where could applicants get technical assistance for application submission?
The notice referenced Grants.gov technical assistance through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 and by email at support@grants.gov.
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