Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2013 3650
Apply for BJA 2013 3650
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 13 National Network of Fusion Centers Capability and Capacity Enhancement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.751 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 2, 2013 and posted on May 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 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 $1,040,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for profit organizations), faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, and units of local government that support initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 13 National Network of Fusion Centers Capability and Capacity Enhancement grant (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2013 3650) is a discretionary Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunity, carried out in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), designed to strengthen the nationwide system of state and major urban area fusion centers. The central purpose is to enhance both capability (what fusion centers can do) and capacity (how much they can do) so these centers can more effectively receive, analyze, gather, and share threat-related information across all levels of government and with key non-government partners. This solicitation is supported by DHS funds authorized under federal statutes including 6 U.S.C. 121 and 124h and the interagency funding authorities in 31 U.S.C. 1535 and 1536.
Fusion centers are positioned as the main state and local focal points for connecting federal intelligence and threat information with the people who need it most on the ground. The opportunity emphasizes that fusion centers are uniquely placed to help frontline law enforcement and public safety stakeholders interpret what national intelligence means locally. That includes not only police and homeland security partners, but also fire service, emergency management and emergency response personnel, public health officials, critical infrastructure protection professionals, and private sector security. By improving the network of fusion centers, the program aims to support better-informed decisions at every level of government and strengthen prevention, protection, and response efforts related to both crime and terrorism.
A key theme in the announcement is the fusion center mission: producing interdisciplinary analysis, building situational awareness, and facilitating information sharing. In practice, that means helping agencies connect the dots among suspicious activity, criminal trends, terrorism-related indicators, and emerging threats, then pushing timely and relevant information back out to operational partners. The grant frames fusion centers as an essential bridge between federal systems and state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, including collaboration with private sector organizations that own or operate critical infrastructure and other assets. The overall intent is to reduce information silos and improve the speed, quality, and usefulness of threat information as it moves between partners.
The announcement also clarifies that fusion centers are owned and operated by state and local entities, not by the federal government, but they are supported by federal partners in several concrete ways. Those supports include deployed federal personnel, training opportunities, technical assistance, exercise support, security clearances, connectivity to federal systems, technology enablement, and grant funding. This funding opportunity fits into that support structure by providing resources to improve fusion center operations and their role within the National Network of Fusion Centers.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a grant under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area and is associated with CFDA 16.751, the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically lowers the barrier to participation for eligible applicants. The posted date is May 17, 2013, and the closing date is listed as July 1, 2013 (noting the source text contains typographical errors in some year fields, but the solicitation is clearly framed as FY 2013). The award ceiling is $1,040,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating awards could vary widely depending on the project and available funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes national, regional, state, and local public and private entities. This can include nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without), for-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and units of local government, as long as they support initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. A notable condition applies to for-profit applicants: they must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, meaning funds must be used strictly for allowable project costs rather than generating profit.
For applicants needing help with the application process, the notice points to Grants.gov technical support via the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) and email support@grants.gov, and it references an additional information link for the full announcement details. Overall, the opportunity is structured to invest in the operational strength of the fusion center network so it can more consistently deliver actionable intelligence support, improve information sharing and analysis, and enhance coordinated responses to threats affecting communities nationwide.
FAQs: BJA FY 13 National Network of Fusion Centers Capability and Capacity Enhancement Grant (BJA 2013 3650)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunity titled the BJA FY 13 National Network of Fusion Centers Capability and Capacity Enhancement grant. The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2013 3650.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central purpose is to strengthen the nationwide system of state and major urban area fusion centers by enhancing both capability (what fusion centers can do) and capacity (how much they can do). The intent is to help fusion centers more effectively receive, analyze, gather, and share threat-related information across all levels of government and with key non-government partners.
Which federal agencies are involved?
The program is administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and is carried out in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
What kinds of issues does this grant aim to address?
The opportunity focuses on improving prevention, protection, and response efforts related to both crime and terrorism by improving information sharing, analysis, and situational awareness through the National Network of Fusion Centers.
What is a fusion center in the context of this solicitation?
Fusion centers are described as the main state and local focal points for connecting federal intelligence and threat information with people who need it operationally. They help interpret what national intelligence means locally and support frontline decision-making.
What does "capability" mean for fusion centers under this program?
"Capability" refers to what fusion centers can do, such as producing interdisciplinary analysis, building situational awareness, and facilitating information sharing.
What does "capacity" mean for fusion centers under this program?
"Capacity" refers to how much fusion centers can do, including their ability to handle volume and sustain timely dissemination of relevant threat information and analysis to partners.
What types of activities are fusion centers expected to support?
As described in the announcement, fusion centers help connect the dots among suspicious activity, criminal trends, terrorism-related indicators, and emerging threats, and then push timely and relevant information back out to operational partners.
Who are the intended beneficiaries or end users of improved fusion center operations?
The opportunity highlights a broad set of public safety and security stakeholders, including law enforcement and homeland security partners, fire service, emergency management and emergency response personnel, public health officials, critical infrastructure protection professionals, and private sector security.
Does the program emphasize information sharing beyond government partners?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes sharing with key non-government partners, including private sector organizations that own or operate critical infrastructure and other assets.
Are fusion centers federal entities?
No. The announcement clarifies that fusion centers are owned and operated by state and local entities, not by the federal government, though they receive support from federal partners.
What kinds of federal support for fusion centers are referenced in the announcement?
The solicitation lists supports such as deployed federal personnel, training opportunities, technical assistance, exercise support, security clearances, connectivity to federal systems, technology enablement, and grant funding.
What is the funding source or statutory authority mentioned?
The solicitation notes DHS funds authorized under federal statutes including 6 U.S.C. 121 and 124h, and references interagency funding authorities in 31 U.S.C. 1535 and 1536.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.751, the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program.
What activity area is this grant categorized under?
The notice categorizes it under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,040,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating awards could vary widely depending on the project and available funds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is May 17, 2013.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date is listed as July 1, 2013. The source text notes typographical errors in some year fields, but the solicitation is clearly framed as FY 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes national, regional, state, and local public and private entities that support initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. Examples listed include nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and units of local government.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are included in the eligibility list, but a notable condition applies: for-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, meaning funds must be used strictly for allowable project costs rather than generating profit.
What is the National Network of Fusion Centers?
Based on the announcement language, it refers to the nationwide system of state and major urban area fusion centers and the effort to improve consistency, effectiveness, and connectivity across that network.
What role do fusion centers play in reducing information silos?
The solicitation frames fusion centers as an essential bridge between federal systems and state, local, tribal, and territorial partners (and relevant private sector partners) to improve the speed, quality, and usefulness of threat information as it moves between partners.
What should applicants do if they need technical help submitting through Grants.gov?
The notice directs applicants to Grants.gov technical support through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The notice references an additional information link for full announcement details.
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