Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3255
Apply for BJA 2012 3255
- 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 State 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: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The allocations list can be found at www.bja.gov/Funding/12JAGStateAllocations.pdf.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3255) is a formula-based federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.738. JAG is widely considered the cornerstone federal funding stream for state and local criminal justice priorities, and its core purpose is to provide flexible support to jurisdictions so they can maintain and strengthen essential components of their criminal justice systems. The opportunity is categorized as a mandatory grant, meaning funds are allocated according to a statutory formula rather than awarded through a purely competitive scoring process.
This solicitation is aimed specifically at state-level recipients and designated U.S. territories. Eligible applicants are limited to states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The funding amounts available to each eligible jurisdiction are determined through the JAG allocation process, and applicants are directed to consult the official FY 2012 state allocation list provided by BJA (referenced in the solicitation as www.bja.gov/Funding/12JAGStateAllocations.pdf). Because the award amounts vary by jurisdiction and are set by the allocation formula, the listing shows an award ceiling and floor of 0 in the general opportunity record, which typically indicates that specific award values depend on the applicant's allocation rather than a single universal range.
The program is designed to support a broad menu of criminal justice activities, reflecting how states and localities often need to balance multiple public safety demands at the same time. Allowable program areas include law enforcement initiatives; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education efforts; corrections and community corrections; drug treatment and drug enforcement activities; crime victim and witness initiatives; and cross-cutting investments in planning, evaluation, and technology improvements. In practical terms, this flexibility is one of JAG's defining features: it can be used to sustain core operations, strengthen system capacity, and improve outcomes across the justice continuum, from prevention and diversion through adjudication, supervision, treatment, and reentry, as long as expenditures align with statutory and program requirements.
From an applicant burden standpoint, the opportunity indicates that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers to participation and makes it easier for states to apply funds directly toward priority activities without having to secure additional non-federal dollars to meet a match threshold. The opportunity was posted and created on March 28, 2012, with an original and current application deadline of May 14, 2012, and an archive date of June 13, 2012, reflecting the close of that fiscal year solicitation cycle.
For applicants needing support, the notice includes technical assistance resources tied to the electronic submission process. Application submission assistance is provided through the Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3) or by email at GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov. The opportunity record also references a full announcement link for complete program guidance, detailed requirements, and instructions, which typically includes information on how states must administer pass-through funds to local governments (where applicable), required certifications and assurances, reporting expectations, and any special conditions attached to the FY 2012 JAG awards.
FAQs: BJA FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - State Solicitation (BJA 2012 3255)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the BJA FY 12 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitation, Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3255. It is a federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.738.
What is the core purpose of JAG funding?
JAG is intended to provide flexible support to jurisdictions so they can maintain and strengthen essential components of their criminal justice systems. It is described as a cornerstone federal funding stream for state and local criminal justice priorities.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is a formula-based grant categorized as a mandatory grant. Funds are allocated according to a statutory formula rather than awarded through a purely competitive scoring process.
Who is eligible to apply under this specific solicitation?
Eligible applicants are limited to state-level recipients and designated U.S. territories: states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.
Are local governments eligible to apply directly to this state solicitation?
Based on the information provided, this solicitation is aimed specifically at state-level recipients and designated territories, with eligible applicants limited to those jurisdictions listed.
How much funding is available?
Funding amounts vary by jurisdiction and are determined through the JAG allocation process. Applicants are directed to consult the official FY 2012 state allocation list referenced in the solicitation (www.bja.gov/Funding/12JAGStateAllocations.pdf).
Why does the opportunity record show an award ceiling and floor of 0?
The ceiling and floor display as 0 in the general opportunity record because there is not a single universal award range for all applicants. Specific award values depend on each applicant's allocation under the statutory formula.
What types of activities can JAG funds support?
The program supports a broad menu of criminal justice activities. Allowable program areas include:
- Law enforcement initiatives
- Prosecution and court programs
- Prevention and education efforts
- Corrections and community corrections
- Drug treatment and drug enforcement activities
- Crime victim and witness initiatives
- Planning, evaluation, and technology improvements
What does it mean that JAG is a "flexible" funding source?
Flexibility means JAG can be used across multiple parts of the justice system and for a range of public safety needs. It can help sustain core operations, strengthen system capacity, and improve outcomes across the justice continuum (from prevention and diversion through adjudication, supervision, treatment, and reentry), as long as expenditures align with statutory and program requirements.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline for this solicitation cycle?
The original and current application deadline listed is May 14, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
The archive date is June 13, 2012, reflecting the close of that fiscal year solicitation cycle.
How were applications submitted?
The notice references electronic submission support through the Grants Management System (GMS), indicating that applications were submitted via GMS for this opportunity.
Where can applicants get help with the electronic submission process?
Application submission assistance is available through the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3) or by email at GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov.
Where can applicants find the official FY 2012 allocation amounts?
Applicants are directed to consult the FY 2012 state allocation list provided by BJA: www.bja.gov/Funding/12JAGStateAllocations.pdf.
Where can applicants find the full program guidance and detailed requirements?
The opportunity record references a full announcement link that contains complete program guidance, detailed requirements, and instructions.
What kinds of additional requirements might be included in the full announcement?
The opportunity notes that the full announcement typically includes items such as how states must administer pass-through funds to local governments (where applicable), required certifications and assurances, reporting expectations, and any special conditions attached to FY 2012 JAG awards.
What federal program identifier is associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation is under CFDA 16.738.
Which agency administers this grant?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
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