Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2014 3879
Apply for BJA 2014 3879
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 14 Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JIS TTA) Program" 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 16.751 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 30, 2014 and posted on Apr 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2014. (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 $900,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Eligible applicants are limited to public agencies (i.e., states, units of local government (including tribal entities recognized by the Secretary of the Interior), combinations of such states or units, or any department, agency, or instrumentality of the foregoing), that perform criminal justice functions and national and regional public and private entities, including for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for profit organizations), faith based and community organizations, and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education) 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 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 2014 Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JIS TTA) Program is a competitive cooperative agreement opportunity designed to help criminal justice agencies improve how they share and use information. The core purpose is to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that enables state, local, and tribal agencies to adopt newer, more effective justice information sharing solutions. BJA is looking for efforts that strengthen the day-to-day functioning of the criminal justice system by improving data exchange, interoperability, and the practical ability of agencies to turn information into operational and policy decisions.
A central requirement is that proposed initiatives support adoption of one or more components of the Global Standards Package (GSP). In practical terms, this means projects should align with nationally recognized standards and guidance for justice information sharing, rather than building one-off systems that cannot easily connect with other agencies or jurisdictions. BJA also emphasizes that supported policies, practices, and programs should be data-driven and evidence-based, meaning applicants should show how their TTA will promote decisions grounded in quality data, measurable outcomes, and proven approaches.
Funding under this solicitation is organized around multiple priority JIS TTA categories identified by BJA. While the summary does not list those categories in detail, it makes clear that each category has its own distinct scope, tasks, and deliverables. Applicants are expected to research the underlying criminal justice information-sharing challenges tied to the category they pursue and to align their proposed work with BJA national guidelines and expectations. Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial federal involvement in shaping, monitoring, or coordinating the work, which is common when the funder wants close collaboration and consistent national alignment.
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding, using a grant instrument type, under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category. It references CFDA numbers 16.738 (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program) and 16.751 (Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program), which signals its placement within the broader Byrne/JAG-related federal assistance landscape. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $900,000, with an award floor listed as $0, indicating BJA did not specify a minimum award size in the posting. Key dates include a posted date of April 10, 2014, an original closing date of May 29, 2014, and an updated closing date of June 5, 2014, with the opportunity archived on June 28, 2014. The funding opportunity number is BJA 2014 3879, and the title is BJA FY 14 Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JIS TTA) Program.
Eligibility is broad, but centered on organizations capable of supporting justice system improvement work. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program also allows applications from national and regional public and private entities, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), and for-profit organizations (with an important restriction). Specifically, for-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, which is intended to ensure that federal dollars are used for programmatic work rather than profit-taking. The eligibility language also highlights that applicants may include public agencies performing criminal justice functions, as well as organizations that support initiatives to improve criminal justice system functioning, which fits the training and technical assistance orientation of the program.
For applicants needing help, the posting directs technical submission questions to Grants.gov support (phone numbers 800 518 4726 or 606 545 5035, and email support@grants.gov), noting the hotline operates 24/7 except federal holidays. The full announcement is available through the provided additional information link in the original posting, which would contain the specific priority categories, required deliverables, performance measures, and application content requirements that applicants would need to follow closely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 2014 Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JIS TTA) Program?
This is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) competitive cooperative agreement opportunity focused on improving how criminal justice agencies share and use information. The program funds training and technical assistance (TTA) intended to help state, local, and tribal agencies adopt newer, more effective justice information sharing solutions and strengthen day-to-day justice system operations.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to improve justice information sharing in ways that enhance data exchange, interoperability, and agencies' practical ability to turn information into operational and policy decisions. BJA is looking for efforts that improve real-world functioning of the criminal justice system through better information sharing practices and solutions.
What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports training and technical assistance (TTA). Based on the description, supported work should help agencies adopt and implement effective information sharing approaches, align with national standards, and improve how data is exchanged and used across agencies and jurisdictions.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is structured as a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial federal involvement in shaping, monitoring, or coordinating the work. This typically means BJA will collaborate closely to ensure the work stays aligned with national guidelines and program expectations.
What is the Global Standards Package (GSP) requirement?
A central requirement is that proposed initiatives support adoption of one or more components of the Global Standards Package (GSP). In practical terms, projects should align with nationally recognized standards and guidance for justice information sharing, rather than creating one-off systems that do not connect well with other agencies or jurisdictions.
Does the program require projects to be evidence-based or data-driven?
Yes. BJA emphasizes that supported policies, practices, and programs should be data-driven and evidence-based. Applicants are expected to show how their TTA will promote decision-making grounded in quality data, measurable outcomes, and proven approaches.
How is the funding organized (are there different categories or tracks)?
Funding is organized around multiple priority JIS TTA categories identified by BJA. Each category has its own scope, tasks, and deliverables. The summary does not list the categories in detail, so applicants would need to consult the full announcement for the specific categories and requirements.
What should applicants do when choosing a priority category?
Applicants are expected to research the underlying justice information-sharing challenges tied to the category they pursue and align their proposed work with BJA national guidelines and expectations. Each category is described as having distinct tasks and deliverables, so alignment with the chosen category is important.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $900,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates BJA did not specify a minimum award size in the posting.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What type of funding is this (discretionary or formula)?
This opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Which CFDA numbers are referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 16.738 (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program) and CFDA 16.751 (Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program), indicating the program's placement within the broader Byrne/JAG-related federal assistance landscape.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. It also includes national and regional public and private entities such as nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions), and for-profit organizations (with a specific restriction).
Are public agencies that perform criminal justice functions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language highlights that applicants may include public agencies performing criminal justice functions.
Are organizations that support justice system improvement eligible even if they are not a criminal justice agency?
Yes. The eligibility language also includes organizations that support initiatives to improve criminal justice system functioning, which aligns with the training and technical assistance focus of the program.
Can a for-profit organization apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations are eligible, but they must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. This restriction is intended to ensure federal dollars are used for programmatic work rather than profit-taking.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA 2014 3879.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is April 10, 2014. The original closing date is May 29, 2014, and the updated closing date is June 5, 2014. The opportunity was archived on June 28, 2014.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and detailed requirements?
The full announcement is available through the additional information link referenced in the original posting. It would include the specific priority categories, required deliverables, performance measures, and application content requirements that applicants should follow.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues with submission?
Technical submission questions are directed to Grants.gov support. The posting lists phone numbers 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035 and the email address support@grants.gov. The hotline operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
What does the program mean by improving interoperability?
In this context, interoperability refers to improving the ability of different agencies or jurisdictions to exchange data and use it effectively, supported by standards-based approaches such as those in the Global Standards Package (GSP).
Does the summary list the exact deliverables or performance measures required?
No. The summary notes that each priority category has its own scope, tasks, and deliverables, but it does not provide the details. Those requirements would be found in the full announcement.
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