Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3256
Apply for BJA 2012 3256
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 12 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 Mar 28, 2012 and posted on Mar 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2012. (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 2012 JAG Allocations List. To view this list, go to www.bja.gov/programs/jag/12jagallocations.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 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3256) is a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant opportunity under CFDA 16.738 that provides federal criminal justice funding directly to eligible local jurisdictions. The JAG program, authorized at 42 U.S.C. 3751(a), is widely described as the main federal funding stream that state and local governments can use to strengthen virtually any part of the criminal justice system. The core purpose is to help local governments reduce crime and improve public safety either by delivering services to people and communities or by improving how justice agencies operate, coordinate, and share information.
This solicitation is specifically aimed at local recipients that appear on the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List, meaning eligibility is not open to all municipalities by default. Only units of local government listed on that allocations page are permitted to apply. For JAG purposes, a "unit of local government" typically includes general-purpose political subdivisions such as towns, townships, villages, parishes, cities, counties, and boroughs. The definition can also include federally recognized Indian tribes that perform law enforcement functions, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. In some places the definition is tailored: in Louisiana, for example, the unit of local government is defined as a district attorney or parish sheriff. In the District of Columbia and U.S. trust territories, eligible applicants include agencies of the District of Columbia or the federal government that perform law enforcement functions for those jurisdictions. The notice points applicants to the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List hosted by BJA as the controlling reference for whether a particular local jurisdiction may apply.
In terms of what the grant can fund, JAG is intentionally broad and flexible. The opportunity highlights that funding may support all components of the criminal justice system. That includes, but is not limited to, multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces, crime prevention initiatives, domestic violence programs, court-related improvements, corrections activities, substance use or other treatment initiatives, and justice information sharing efforts. In practical terms, the solicitation is designed for projects that either provide direct services (for example, prevention programming or victim-related efforts) and/or improve the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures (for example, better coordination among agencies, improved data systems, or streamlined operations). This breadth is part of what makes JAG a foundational program: it can be used for targeted enforcement strategies, community-facing safety programs, or system-level improvements that help agencies work together more effectively.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as mandatory, uses the grant funding instrument type, and falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category. The posting date and creation date are March 28, 2012, and the application closing date is May 14, 2012 (with the archive date listed as June 13, 2012). The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to provide a local match as a condition of receiving the award. The award floor and award ceiling are both shown as 0 in the summary data; in many grant listings this reflects that the specific award amounts vary by allocation and are not represented as a single standardized minimum or maximum in the synopsis, rather than implying that awards are actually zero. Because JAG local awards are typically allocation-driven, applicants usually look to the allocations list and the full announcement for the precise amount available to their jurisdiction and any allocation-related conditions.
For applicants needing help with electronic submission, the announcement provides a technical support contact for the Grants Management System (GMS). Technical assistance is available through the GMS Support Hotline at 1 888 549 9901 (option 3) or by email at GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov. The notice also indicates that if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement online, they should use the provided contact pathway, and it includes an additional information link labeled "Full Announcement" for complete requirements, instructions, and any jurisdiction-specific conditions tied to the FY 2012 local JAG allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the BJA FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3256). It is administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under CFDA 16.738 and provides federal criminal justice funding directly to eligible local jurisdictions.
What is the purpose of the JAG Program?
The core purpose is to help local governments reduce crime and improve public safety. The solicitation emphasizes two main approaches: delivering services to people and communities and/or improving how justice agencies operate, coordinate, and share information.
What law authorizes the JAG Program?
The JAG program is authorized at 42 U.S.C. 3751(a).
Who is eligible to apply for this FY 2012 local JAG solicitation?
Eligibility is limited to local recipients that appear on the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List. Only units of local government listed on that allocations page are permitted to apply under this solicitation.
Is eligibility open to all municipalities or local governments?
No. This solicitation is not open to all municipalities by default. A jurisdiction must be listed on the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List to be eligible to apply.
What does BJA mean by a "unit of local government" for JAG purposes?
For JAG purposes, a unit of local government typically includes general-purpose political subdivisions such as towns, townships, villages, parishes, cities, counties, and boroughs.
Can federally recognized Indian tribes apply under this solicitation?
The definition of a unit of local government can include federally recognized Indian tribes that perform law enforcement functions, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. Eligibility for this solicitation still hinges on appearing on the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List.
Are there special eligibility definitions in certain jurisdictions (example: Louisiana)?
Yes. The information provided notes that in Louisiana, the unit of local government is defined as a district attorney or parish sheriff.
Who can apply in the District of Columbia and U.S. trust territories?
In the District of Columbia and U.S. trust territories, eligible applicants include agencies of the District of Columbia or the federal government that perform law enforcement functions for those jurisdictions.
Where do we confirm whether our jurisdiction is eligible?
The controlling reference is the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List hosted by BJA. If the jurisdiction appears on that list, it is eligible to apply under this local solicitation.
What can JAG funds be used for under this solicitation?
JAG is described as broad and flexible, and may support all components of the criminal justice system. The solicitation highlights allowable uses such as multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces, crime prevention initiatives, domestic violence programs, court-related improvements, corrections activities, substance use or other treatment initiatives, and justice information sharing efforts.
Does this grant focus on direct services, system improvements, or both?
Both. The solicitation is designed for projects that provide direct services (such as prevention programming or victim-related efforts) and/or improve the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures (such as improved coordination among agencies, better data systems, or streamlined operations).
Is JAG limited to a specific part of the justice system?
No. The solicitation emphasizes that JAG can be used to strengthen virtually any part of the criminal justice system, reflecting its role as a foundational federal funding stream for state and local governments.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument type.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as mandatory and falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
What are the key dates for this solicitation?
The posting date and creation date are March 28, 2012. The application closing date is May 14, 2012. The archive date is listed as June 13, 2012.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity, meaning applicants are generally not required to provide a local match as a condition of receiving the award.
Why do the award floor and award ceiling show as 0?
The award floor and ceiling are both shown as 0 in the summary data. The provided information explains that in many grant listings this indicates the specific award amounts vary by allocation and are not represented as a single standardized minimum or maximum in the synopsis, rather than implying that awards are actually zero.
How are award amounts determined for local JAG awards?
The information provided indicates that local JAG awards are typically allocation-driven. Applicants generally look to the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List and the full announcement for the precise amount available to their jurisdiction and any allocation-related conditions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2012 3256.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.738.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and instructions?
The notice references an additional information link labeled "Full Announcement" for complete requirements, instructions, and any jurisdiction-specific conditions tied to the FY 2012 local JAG allocation.
Who do we contact for technical help with electronic submission (GMS)?
For technical support with the Grants Management System (GMS), applicants can contact the GMS Support Hotline at 1 888 549 9901 (option 3) or email GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov.
What if we cannot access the full announcement online?
The notice indicates that if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement online, they should use the provided contact pathway, and it also references the "Full Announcement" link for complete details.
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