Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2013 3486
Apply for BJA 2013 3486
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 13 Smart Policing Initiative" 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 Jan 16, 2013 and posted on Jan 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
- Applicants are limited to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies or a government agency acting as fiscal agent for the applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 13 Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to help law enforcement agencies strengthen analysis-driven, evidence-based policing. The core idea behind SPI was to move beyond traditional approaches and instead encourage policing strategies that are guided by data, research, and measurable outcomes. Through this program, agencies were expected to identify crime problems in their jurisdictions, analyze them using sound methods, and implement responses that are not only effective but also economical and innovative, with a clear emphasis on demonstrating what works.
This opportunity was funded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 16.751), which focuses on improving the functioning and capacity of state and local criminal justice systems. In addition to supporting local efforts, the Byrne Competitive Program also backs national support activities such as training and technical assistance, with the intent of helping communities address local criminal justice needs in a targeted and strategic way. In practice, the SPI competition sat within that broader Byrne framework, positioning smart policing as a way to achieve better public safety results with approaches grounded in evidence and rigorous problem-solving.
The grant was open to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, or to a government agency serving as the fiscal agent on behalf of an eligible applicant. Eligible applicant categories included city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and federally recognized tribal governments, with the key limitation that the applying entity had to be a law enforcement agency (or an eligible government fiscal agent applying for one). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funds to be eligible.
Administratively, the program was listed as Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2013 3486, titled "BJA FY 13 Smart Policing Initiative." It was posted and created on January 16, 2013, and had an original and final closing date of February 14, 2013, with the opportunity later archived on March 16, 2013. Awards could be as large as $700,000 (award ceiling), and the award floor was listed as $0, indicating no minimum award amount was specified in the basic listing.
For application logistics, the listing directed applicants who needed help submitting a concept paper to contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov. It also referenced a "Full Announcement" link for complete program requirements, which typically would include the detailed expectations for project design, performance measurement, allowable costs, and submission components beyond the summary-level information shown in the listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 13 Smart Policing Initiative (SPI)?
The BJA FY 13 Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It was designed to help law enforcement agencies strengthen analysis-driven, evidence-based policing by using data, research, and measurable outcomes to guide policing strategies.
What was the main goal of SPI?
The central goal was to move beyond traditional policing approaches and support strategies guided by rigorous analysis and evidence. Agencies were expected to identify crime problems, analyze them using sound methods, and implement responses that are effective, economical, and innovative, with a strong focus on demonstrating what works.
What kind of policing approach did SPI promote?
SPI promoted analysis-driven, evidence-based policing. That means using data and research to define problems, select interventions, and assess results using measurable outcomes rather than relying only on traditional or experience-based methods.
What program funded this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was funded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 16.751), which focuses on improving the functioning and capacity of state and local criminal justice systems.
How does SPI relate to the Byrne Competitive Grant Program?
SPI was a competitive opportunity within the broader Byrne Competitive framework. The Byrne Competitive Program supports both local criminal justice efforts and national support activities like training and technical assistance, with an emphasis on addressing community needs in a targeted and strategic way. SPI fit into that framework by emphasizing "smart policing" grounded in evidence and problem-solving.
Who was eligible to apply?
The grant was open to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. A government agency could also apply as the fiscal agent on behalf of an eligible applicant (a law enforcement agency).
What types of government entities were listed as eligible applicant categories?
Eligible applicant categories included city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and federally recognized tribal governments, with the key condition that the applying entity needed to be a law enforcement agency (or an eligible government fiscal agent applying on behalf of one).
Could a non-law-enforcement organization apply directly?
Based on the listing, eligibility was limited to law enforcement agencies (or a government fiscal agent applying for an eligible law enforcement applicant). No other applicant type is identified in the provided information.
Was a cost share or match required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a specified amount of non-federal funds to be eligible.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was BJA 2013 3486.
What was the official title of the funding opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "BJA FY 13 Smart Policing Initiative."
When was the opportunity posted?
The listing indicates it was posted (and created) on January 16, 2013.
What were the application deadlines?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both February 14, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing notes the opportunity was archived on March 16, 2013.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $700,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, which indicates no minimum award amount was specified in the basic listing.
What were applicants expected to do under SPI?
Agencies were expected to identify crime problems in their jurisdictions, analyze them using sound methods, and implement responses that emphasized effectiveness, economy, and innovation. The program description also emphasized demonstrating measurable outcomes and showing what works.
Does the listing describe what application materials were required?
The summary-level listing referenced a "Full Announcement" link for complete program requirements. The detailed items typically found there would include expectations for project design, performance measurement, allowable costs, and submission components beyond what is shown in the listing.
Where could applicants get help with submitting a concept paper?
Applicants who needed help submitting a concept paper were directed to contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.
Is there a place to find full program requirements beyond the basic listing?
Yes. The listing referenced a "Full Announcement" link for complete program requirements and detailed expectations.
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