Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2014 3838
Apply for BJA 2014 3838
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 14 National Training and Technical Assistance Anti Human Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement and State Prosecutors Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320 Services for Trafficking Victims.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 27, 2014 and posted on Mar 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Applicants are limited to for profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, and consortiums with demonstrated experience providing national and local level training and technical assistance in the area of human trafficking to law enforcement and prosecutors. Demonstrated experience in delivering anti human trafficking training to law enforcement and prosecutors is required. For profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. BJA welcomes applications that involve collaboration between two or more entities however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as subrecipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for conducting and leading the program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 14 National Training and Technical Assistance Anti Human Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement and State Prosecutors Program is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) discretionary grant competition created to strengthen how state and local criminal justice systems investigate and prosecute human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. Backed by statutory authority at 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(2), the program is meant to provide national-level support rather than fund individual state or local projects. BJA notes that it has supported anti-human trafficking training for law enforcement since 2005 and for state prosecutors since 2011, and this FY 2014 solicitation continues that work by selecting a single nationwide training and technical assistance provider.
The central goal of the opportunity is to improve operational readiness across jurisdictions by delivering anti-human trafficking training and technical assistance (TTA) to law enforcement agencies and state prosecutors who are encountering more trafficking cases but may lack the preparation to work effectively with victims and to build prosecutable cases. The selected provider is expected to deliver training upon request, meaning the assistance should be responsive and deployable based on needs identified by agencies and prosecutors around the country. The scope of work includes training sessions and educational offerings developed and delivered by relevant subject matter experts, with the broader intention of improving identification of trafficking, victim-centered engagement, investigative practices, and prosecution strategies that can hold offenders accountable while minimizing harm to victims.
A key point in the announcement is that it is not an invitation for local jurisdictions to apply to start their own anti-trafficking training initiatives. Instead, BJA is seeking applications specifically from organizations capable of serving as a national TTA provider. In other words, the grantee functions as a resource hub and service provider for the field, supporting many jurisdictions rather than operating one localized program.
Funding information indicates an award ceiling of $400,000 with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services category and is associated with CFDA number 16.320 (Services for Trafficking Victims). The original and current closing date listed is May 13, 2014, with a posted date of March 27, 2014, and an archive date of June 12, 2014. The funding opportunity number is BJA 2014 3838.
Eligibility is geared toward entities with demonstrated, relevant experience delivering anti-human trafficking training and technical assistance, especially for both law enforcement and prosecutors. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, faith-based and community organizations, private and public institutions of higher education, and consortiums. A major condition is that applicants must show proven experience providing national and local training and technical assistance in human trafficking, and specifically experience training law enforcement and prosecutors. For-profit applicants must agree to waive any profit or fees for services, reinforcing that federal funds should directly support the training and assistance work rather than generate profit. BJA also signals openness to collaborative applications involving two or more entities, but requires that one eligible organization serve as the primary applicant with lead responsibility for the program, while any partners are structured as subrecipients.
For application logistics, the announcement directs applicants needing help with electronic access or submission issues to Grants.gov support, including a 24/7 customer support hotline (except federal holidays) and the support@grants.gov email address. This reinforces that submission is handled through the standard federal grants platform and that technical support is available for applicants during the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 14 National Training and Technical Assistance Anti Human Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement and State Prosecutors Program?
This is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) discretionary grant competition intended to strengthen how state and local criminal justice systems investigate and prosecute human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. It is designed to fund a national training and technical assistance (TTA) provider that can support law enforcement and state prosecutors across the country.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to improve operational readiness across jurisdictions by delivering anti-human trafficking training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies and state prosecutors. The emphasis is on helping agencies and prosecutors respond effectively to trafficking cases, work appropriately with victims, and build prosecutable cases.
Is this grant meant to fund local or state anti-trafficking projects?
No. The solicitation explicitly indicates it is not an invitation for local jurisdictions to apply to start or run their own localized anti-trafficking training initiatives. Instead, BJA is seeking an organization capable of serving as a national TTA provider supporting many jurisdictions.
How many awards does BJA expect to make under this solicitation?
The solicitation indicates BJA intends to select a single nationwide training and technical assistance provider, meaning the competition is structured around making one national-level award.
What types of activities are expected under the scope of work?
The selected provider is expected to deliver anti-human trafficking training and technical assistance upon request. The scope includes training sessions and educational offerings developed and delivered by relevant subject matter experts, with the broader intention of improving trafficking identification, victim-centered engagement, investigative practices, and prosecution strategies that hold offenders accountable while minimizing harm to victims.
What does "training and technical assistance upon request" mean in this program?
It means the provider should be responsive and deployable based on needs identified by law enforcement agencies and state prosecutors around the country, rather than delivering training only within one jurisdiction or according to a single local project plan.
What is the statutory authority for this program?
The program is backed by statutory authority at 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(2).
How does BJA describe its prior work in this area?
BJA notes it has supported anti-human trafficking training for law enforcement since 2005 and for state prosecutors since 2011. This FY 2014 solicitation continues that work by selecting a nationwide provider.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA 2014 3838.
What is the CFDA number and program category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.320 (Services for Trafficking Victims) and falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services category.
When was the opportunity posted, and what are the relevant dates?
The posted date is March 27, 2014. The closing date listed is May 13, 2014 (the original and current closing date). The archive date is June 12, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, faith-based and community organizations, private and public institutions of higher education, and consortiums.
What experience must applicants demonstrate to be competitive and eligible?
Applicants must show proven, relevant experience providing national and local training and technical assistance in human trafficking, specifically including experience training law enforcement and prosecutors.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply, and are there special conditions?
Yes, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are eligible. However, for-profit applicants must agree to waive any profit or fees for services, ensuring federal funds support the training and technical assistance work rather than generating profit.
Can organizations apply together as a partnership or consortium?
Yes. BJA signals openness to collaborative applications involving two or more entities. However, one eligible organization must serve as the primary applicant with lead responsibility for the program, and any partners must be structured as subrecipients.
What role is the grantee expected to play in the field?
The grantee is intended to function as a national resource hub and service provider for anti-human trafficking training and technical assistance, supporting many jurisdictions rather than operating a single localized program.
Where are applications submitted, and what support is available for submission issues?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants needing help with electronic access or submission issues are directed to Grants.gov support, including a 24/7 customer support hotline (except federal holidays) and the email address support@grants.gov.
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