Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3302
Apply for BJA 2012 3302
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 12 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.609 Project Safe Neighborhoods.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2012 and posted on Apr 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are PSN Task Force fiscal agents for the U.S. Attorney districts and federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. All fiscal agents must be certified by the relevant U.S. Attorney s Office (USAO). Eligible fiscal agents include states, units of local government, educational institutions, faith based and other community organizations, private nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. For details on the fiscal agent certification process, see www.bja.gov/programs/psn/certprocess.html.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, better known as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), is a U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance discretionary grant opportunity focused on reducing crime tied to gang activity and gun violence. The central goal is safer neighborhoods achieved through sustained, measurable reductions in these offenses, using a coordinated strategy that blends enforcement with intervention and prevention efforts rather than relying on any single tactic. PSN is built on the idea that long-term reductions happen when the key justice and community partners in a federal judicial district align around a shared plan, use solid data to target the most serious problems, and hold themselves accountable for outcomes.
A defining feature of PSN is that it is led at the district level by the U.S. Attorney (USA). Each U.S. Attorney is responsible for establishing and guiding a PSN task force that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement along with other community stakeholders. This task force is expected to work as a unified partnership rather than as separate agencies running parallel efforts. Within that structure, the task force implements enforcement initiatives aimed at the individuals and groups driving gun and gang violence, while also supporting intervention and prevention strategies meant to stop violence before it occurs and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
The program framework is organized around five core design features (also called core elements): partnerships, strategic planning, training, outreach, and accountability. Partnerships emphasize formal, ongoing collaboration across agencies and with community participants. Strategic planning centers on identifying the district's specific gun and gang crime patterns and selecting targeted, evidence-informed responses. Training supports the capacity of participating agencies and stakeholders to implement effective approaches consistently. Outreach focuses on communicating priorities, deterrence messages, and available resources to communities, potential offenders, and partners. Accountability requires tracking performance and results, using data to refine tactics, and demonstrating progress toward violence reduction goals. Additional detail on these elements is referenced in the announcement and linked guidance.
For FY 2012, DOJ shifted PSN funding from a formula-based distribution to a competitive grant process. That change means applicants are no longer assured funding based on predetermined allocations; instead, awards are intended to concentrate resources where need is greatest and where proposed strategies are most credible and effective. In this competitive environment, the announcement highlights that intelligence-led and data-driven approaches are especially important, alongside demonstrated performance results and other selection factors. The intent is to support high-performing, evidence-based efforts and encourage rigorous planning and outcome measurement.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3302) falls under CFDA 16.609 (Project Safe Neighborhoods) and is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is listed as $500,000, with no stated award floor. The solicitation was posted on April 17, 2012, with an application closing date of June 14, 2012, and an archive date of July 14, 2012. The initiative is authorized by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012.
Eligibility is centered on who can serve as the PSN task force fiscal agent for a U.S. Attorney district, as well as federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Importantly, all fiscal agents must be certified by the relevant U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO). The range of eligible fiscal agents is broad and can include states, units of local government, educational institutions, faith-based and other community organizations, private nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribal governments, as long as the USAO certifies the entity to serve in that role. The announcement points applicants to BJA guidance for the fiscal agent certification process.
For applicants needing help with submission, the notice directs technical Grants.gov questions to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or support@grants.gov.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Grant (BJA FY 12) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is this grant opportunity?
The BJA FY 12 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, commonly known as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), is a U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) discretionary grant opportunity focused on reducing crime tied to gang activity and gun violence.
What is the main goal of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)?
The central goal is safer neighborhoods achieved through sustained, measurable reductions in gang-related and gun-related offenses. PSN emphasizes a coordinated strategy that blends enforcement with intervention and prevention efforts rather than relying on a single approach.
How does PSN aim to reduce gang and gun violence?
PSN is designed to reduce violence by aligning key justice and community partners within a federal judicial district around a shared plan, using solid data to target the most serious problems, and holding the partnership accountable for outcomes. It combines enforcement initiatives aimed at the individuals and groups driving violence with intervention and prevention strategies intended to stop violence before it occurs and reduce reoffending.
Who leads PSN at the local level?
PSN is led at the federal judicial district level by the U.S. Attorney (USA). Each U.S. Attorney is responsible for establishing and guiding a PSN task force for their district.
What is a PSN task force?
A PSN task force is a district-level partnership established and guided by the U.S. Attorney. It brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement along with other community stakeholders. The task force is expected to operate as a unified partnership rather than separate agencies running parallel efforts.
What are the five core design features (core elements) of PSN?
The program framework is organized around five core elements:
- Partnerships: Formal, ongoing collaboration across agencies and with community participants.
- Strategic Planning: Identifying district-specific gun and gang crime patterns and selecting targeted, evidence-informed responses.
- Training: Building capacity so participating agencies and stakeholders can implement effective approaches consistently.
- Outreach: Communicating priorities, deterrence messages, and available resources to communities, potential offenders, and partners.
- Accountability: Tracking performance and results, using data to refine tactics, and demonstrating progress toward violence reduction goals.
Is this PSN funding formula-based or competitive?
For FY 2012, DOJ shifted PSN funding from a formula-based distribution to a competitive grant process. Applicants are no longer assured funding based on predetermined allocations; instead, awards are intended to concentrate resources where need is greatest and where proposed strategies are most credible and effective.
What kinds of approaches does the FY 2012 announcement emphasize?
In the competitive FY 2012 environment, the announcement highlights that intelligence-led and data-driven approaches are especially important. It also emphasizes demonstrated performance results and other selection factors, with the intent to support high-performing, evidence-based efforts and encourage rigorous planning and outcome measurement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2012 3302.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 16.609 (Project Safe Neighborhoods).
What category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is there a cost-sharing or match requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No stated award floor is provided in the information given.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on April 17, 2012.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 14, 2012.
When was the solicitation archived?
The archive date is July 14, 2012.
What authorizing authority is listed for this initiative?
The initiative is authorized by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012.
Who is eligible to apply for this PSN grant?
Eligibility is centered on entities that can serve as the PSN task force fiscal agent for a U.S. Attorney district, as well as federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). All fiscal agents must be certified by the relevant U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO).
What kinds of organizations can serve as the PSN task force fiscal agent?
The range of eligible fiscal agents is broad and can include states, units of local government, educational institutions, faith-based and other community organizations, private nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribal governments, as long as the entity is certified by the relevant USAO to serve in that role.
Is U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) certification required?
Yes. The information provided states that all fiscal agents must be certified by the relevant U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO). The announcement points applicants to BJA guidance for the fiscal agent certification process.
Where can applicants find guidance on the fiscal agent certification process?
The announcement directs applicants to BJA guidance for the fiscal agent certification process (as referenced in the solicitation materials).
Who should be contacted for technical help with Grants.gov submission?
For technical Grants.gov questions, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov.
Does PSN focus only on enforcement?
No. PSN is described as blending enforcement with intervention and prevention efforts, with an emphasis on coordinated strategies rather than relying on any single tactic.
What does accountability mean in the PSN framework?
Accountability requires tracking performance and results, using data to refine tactics, and demonstrating progress toward violence reduction goals.
What does strategic planning mean in PSN?
Strategic planning centers on identifying the district's specific gun and gang crime patterns and selecting targeted, evidence-informed responses.
What does outreach mean in PSN?
Outreach focuses on communicating priorities, deterrence messages, and available resources to communities, potential offenders, and partners.
What does training mean in PSN?
Training supports the capacity of participating agencies and stakeholders to implement effective approaches consistently.
What does partnerships mean in PSN?
Partnerships emphasize formal, ongoing collaboration across agencies and with community participants within the federal judicial district.
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