Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2013 3519
Apply for BJA 2013 3519
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 13 National Initiatives Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative VALOR" 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 4, 2013 and posted on Mar 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2013. (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 $3,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including nonprofit and for profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for profit organizations), faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), and units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) that support national initiatives to improve law enforcement officer safety and wellness. For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 13 National Initiatives Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative (VALOR) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), focused on strengthening law enforcement officer safety through a more complete, whole-person approach. The program’s central idea is that officer safety is not just about tactics in the moment; it also depends on whether officers have high-quality tactical training, appropriate equipment, strong physical fitness, adequate rest, and solid mental and emotional health. A key theme is resilience, described as the ability to return to a natural, unstressed state both emotionally and physiologically, so officers can recover from stress and continue to perform safely and effectively.
Through this funding, BJA aims to continue and enhance the tactical awareness work of the Preventing Violence Against Law Enforcement and Ensuring Officer Resilience and Survivability (VALOR) program, while also expanding its officer health and wellness efforts. In practical terms, the opportunity emphasizes developing and delivering training that can be used within VALOR to help law enforcement personnel recognize, manage, and reduce stress tied to daily job demands. The announcement highlights that unmanaged stress can affect the body, thoughts, behavior, and emotions, and can contribute to broader health problems, which is one reason the grant places real weight on tools and training that help officers identify stress early and regulate it before it becomes harmful.
Funding for this initiative comes through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738), which is described as the primary federal criminal justice funding source for state and local jurisdictions and supports all components of the criminal justice system. The opportunity also references the JAG authorization allowing the Attorney General to reserve up to 5 percent for certain targeted purposes when necessary to respond to extraordinary increases in crime or specific crime types, situating this initiative within a broader national strategy to support public safety needs.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number BJA-2013-3519 and a posted/creation date of March 4, 2013. Applications were due May 2, 2013, with the opportunity later archived on June 1, 2013. The award ceiling listed is $3,500,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that do not have significant non-federal funds available.
Eligibility is broad but tied to the national-initiative purpose of improving officer safety and wellness. Eligible applicants include national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofits and tribal for-profits), faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities), and units of local government, including federally recognized Indian tribal governments. A notable condition is that for-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, reinforcing that the funds are intended to support programmatic outcomes rather than generate revenue.
For applicants needing help with submission, the notice points to Grants.gov technical support through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) and the email address support@grants.gov, and it indicates there is a full announcement available through an additional information link for complete requirements and instructions.
FAQs: BJA FY 13 National Initiatives Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative (VALOR)
What is the BJA FY 13 National Initiatives Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative (VALOR)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), focused on strengthening law enforcement officer safety through a whole-person approach that includes training, equipment, physical fitness, rest, and mental and emotional health.
What is the main goal of this initiative?
The main goal is to improve officer safety by continuing and enhancing VALOR tactical awareness efforts while expanding officer health and wellness work, with an emphasis on building resilience and helping officers recognize, manage, and reduce job-related stress.
What does the program mean by a "whole-person approach" to officer safety?
The opportunity frames officer safety as more than in-the-moment tactics. It connects safety outcomes to factors such as high-quality tactical training, appropriate equipment, strong physical fitness, adequate rest, and solid mental and emotional health.
How does the initiative define resilience?
Resilience is described as the ability to return to a natural, unstressed state both emotionally and physiologically, allowing officers to recover from stress and continue performing safely and effectively.
What kinds of activities does the opportunity emphasize funding?
The announcement emphasizes developing and delivering training that can be used within VALOR to help law enforcement personnel recognize, manage, and reduce stress tied to daily job demands.
Why does this grant focus on stress management?
The notice highlights that unmanaged stress can affect the body, thoughts, behavior, and emotions, and can contribute to broader health problems. Because of that, the grant places significant weight on tools and training that help officers identify stress early and regulate it before it becomes harmful.
What funding program supports this initiative?
Funding is provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738), described in the notice as the primary federal criminal justice funding source for state and local jurisdictions and a program that supports all components of the criminal justice system.
Does the opportunity mention any broader federal authority or set-aside related to JAG?
Yes. The opportunity references the JAG authorization that allows the Attorney General to reserve up to 5 percent for targeted purposes when needed to respond to extraordinary increases in crime or specific crime types, placing this initiative within a broader national public safety strategy.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA-2013-3519.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted/creation date listed is March 4, 2013.
When were applications due?
Applications were due May 2, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 1, 2013.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $3,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofits and tribal for-profits), faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities), and units of local government, including federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit entities are listed among eligible applicants, including tribal for-profits.
Are there special conditions for for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, underscoring that the funds are intended to support program outcomes rather than generate revenue.
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant list includes federally recognized Indian tribal governments, as well as tribal nonprofits, tribal for-profits, and tribal colleges and universities.
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are eligible, including tribal colleges and universities.
Where can applicants get technical help with submitting through Grants.gov?
The notice points applicants to Grants.gov technical support through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, and by email at support@grants.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and complete instructions?
The notice indicates that a full announcement is available through an additional information link for complete requirements and instructions.
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