Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3119
Apply for BJA 2012 3119
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 12 Protecting Public Health, Safety and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy The Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.752 Economic High Tech and Cyber Crime Prevention.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 18, 2012 and posted on Jan 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 2012. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
- Applicants are limited to state, local, tribal (federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), and municipal law enforcement agencies, to include law enforcement agencies within institutions of higher education, and prosecutors. For the purpose of this solicitation, the following definitions shall apply (A) law enforcement shall include state, local, tribal, municipal, or campus law enforcement agencies, to include prosecutors in these jurisdictions. (B) intellectual property enforcement means matters relating to the enforcement of criminal laws protecting copyrights, patents, trademarks, other forms of intellectual property, and trade secrets, both in the United States and abroad, including in particular matters relating to combating counterfeit and infringing goods.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Protecting Public Health, Safety and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy opportunity, formally called the Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement Program, is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its central purpose is to strengthen criminal justice efforts aimed at intellectual property (IP) theft and related crimes, with an emphasis on the real-world harms caused by counterfeit goods and product piracy. The program frames IP crime not only as an economic issue, but also as a public health and public safety concern, since counterfeit and infringing products can include items like medicines, consumer goods, electronics, and other products that can create serious risks for communities, supply chains, and legitimate businesses.
This program is designed to provide national support while directly improving the capacity of state, local, and tribal systems to investigate, prosecute, and prevent IP-related crimes. The solicitation highlights a broad set of supported activities tied to intellectual property criminal enforcement, including prosecution support, prevention strategies, training, and technical assistance. In practical terms, the funding is intended to help law enforcement agencies and prosecutors build or enhance the tools, expertise, and coordinated approaches needed to identify IP crimes, pursue cases effectively, and reduce the circulation of counterfeit and infringing goods. The program is generally informed by section 401 of Public Law 110-403, which authorizes DOJ to fund state and local intellectual property theft enforcement efforts, reinforcing that the federal goal is to raise enforcement capability at the non-federal level.
Eligible applicants are limited to governmental and justice system entities with direct enforcement or prosecutorial roles. Specifically, applicants may include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The eligibility rules narrow this further to state, local, tribal (federally recognized), and municipal law enforcement agencies, including law enforcement agencies within institutions of higher education (campus law enforcement), as well as prosecutors. For the purpose of this solicitation, "law enforcement" is defined broadly to include agencies and prosecutors within those jurisdictions. "Intellectual property enforcement" is also defined broadly, covering enforcement of criminal laws protecting copyrights, patents, trademarks, other forms of intellectual property, and trade secrets. It also explicitly includes efforts that address counterfeit and infringing goods, and notes that the subject matter can extend to issues involving the United States and abroad, reflecting how counterfeit supply chains and piracy networks often operate across borders even when cases are built locally.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity is identified under Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2012-3119, with the program aligned to CFDA 16.752 (Economic, High Tech and Cyber Crime Prevention). The award ceiling is listed at $200,000, with no stated award floor (effectively $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation more feasible for agencies with limited ability to contribute non-federal dollars. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary, meaning awards are made competitively based on the solicitation criteria rather than by formula.
Key dates for this FY 2012 solicitation include a posted date of January 3, 2012, a creation date of January 18, 2012, and an application closing date of March 2, 2012 (original and current closing dates are the same). The archive date is April 1, 2012, which indicates the opportunity is no longer active after that point, though it remains relevant as a reference for what BJA funded under this program and how it structured eligibility and priorities at the time.
Applicants needing help were directed to the full announcement for complete requirements and guidance, and technical assistance for submission was routed through Grants.gov support (phone numbers 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, and email support@grants.gov). Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted capacity-building grant for enforcement and prosecution organizations that are dealing with counterfeit goods, product piracy, and other IP-related criminal activity, with the broader policy aim of protecting consumers, communities, and legitimate economic activity from the harms tied to counterfeit and infringing products.
FAQs: BJA FY 12 Protecting Public Health, Safety and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy (Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement Program)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), titled "BJA FY 12 Protecting Public Health, Safety and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy." It is formally referred to as the Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement Program.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to strengthen criminal justice efforts that target intellectual property (IP) theft and related crimes, with a focus on the real-world harms caused by counterfeit goods and product piracy.
Why does the program emphasize public health and public safety?
The solicitation frames IP crime as more than an economic issue because counterfeit and infringing products can include medicines, consumer goods, electronics, and other items that may pose serious risks to communities, supply chains, and legitimate businesses.
Who runs and funds this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), and awards are made through a grant funding instrument.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary opportunity, meaning awards are made competitively based on the solicitation criteria rather than by formula distribution.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2012-3119.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is aligned to CFDA 16.752 (Economic, High Tech and Cyber Crime Prevention).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are governmental and justice system entities with direct enforcement or prosecutorial roles. This includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Which specific types of agencies are eligible under the eligibility rules?
The eligibility rules narrow the applicant pool to state, local, tribal (federally recognized), and municipal law enforcement agencies (including campus law enforcement within institutions of higher education) as well as prosecutors.
Are campus law enforcement agencies eligible?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes law enforcement agencies within institutions of higher education (campus law enforcement).
Are prosecutors eligible to apply?
Yes. Prosecutors are explicitly included as eligible applicants.
How does the solicitation define "law enforcement" for this program?
For purposes of this solicitation, "law enforcement" is defined broadly to include agencies and prosecutors within the eligible jurisdictions.
What does "intellectual property enforcement" mean in this solicitation?
"Intellectual property enforcement" is defined broadly to cover enforcement of criminal laws protecting copyrights, patents, trademarks, other forms of intellectual property, and trade secrets. It also explicitly includes efforts addressing counterfeit and infringing goods.
Does the program focus only on local crimes, or can it involve cross-border issues?
The solicitation notes that the subject matter can extend to issues involving the United States and abroad, reflecting that counterfeit supply chains and piracy networks often operate across borders even when cases are built locally.
What types of activities are supported?
The solicitation describes a broad set of supported activities tied to intellectual property criminal enforcement, including prosecution support, prevention strategies, training, and technical assistance.
What is the program trying to improve at the state, local, and tribal level?
The program is designed to provide national support while directly improving the capacity of state, local, and tribal systems to investigate, prosecute, and prevent IP-related crimes.
What is the practical goal for agencies and prosecutors receiving funds?
Funding is intended to help law enforcement agencies and prosecutors build or enhance tools, expertise, and coordinated approaches to identify IP crimes, pursue cases effectively, and reduce circulation of counterfeit and infringing goods.
Is there a statutory basis mentioned for the program?
Yes. The program is generally informed by section 401 of Public Law 110-403, which authorizes DOJ to fund state and local intellectual property theft enforcement efforts.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated (effectively $0).
Is a match or cost sharing required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is March 2, 2012 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is January 3, 2012.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is January 18, 2012.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date is April 1, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer active after that point, though it can still be used as a reference for what BJA funded and how eligibility and priorities were structured at the time.
Where were applicants directed for complete requirements and guidance?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement for complete requirements and guidance.
How could applicants get technical help with submission?
Technical assistance for submission was routed through Grants.gov support at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov.
What kinds of harms is this program trying to reduce?
The program targets harms tied to counterfeit and infringing products, including threats to consumers and communities (public health and safety risks), disruptions to supply chains, and damage to legitimate businesses and economic activity.
How is this opportunity best described in plain terms?
It is a targeted capacity-building grant for enforcement and prosecution organizations working on counterfeit goods, product piracy, and other IP-related criminal activity, aimed at protecting consumers, communities, and legitimate economic activity.
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