Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2014 3874
Apply for BJA 2014 3874
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 14 Smart Pretrial Demonstration 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 Apr 9, 2014 and posted on Apr 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments.
- Eligible applicants are limited to local public and private entities (as fiscal agent), including non profit and for profit (including tribal non profit or for profit organizations), faith based and community organizations, and units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). For profit organizations must agree to forego any profit or management fee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 14 Smart Pretrial Demonstration Initiative (SPDI) was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to help local and tribal jurisdictions strengthen pretrial justice practices using data, research, and proven methods. SPDI sits within BJA's broader "Smart Suite" of crime-fighting programs, which also includes Smart Policing, Smart Prosecution, and Smart Supervision. The shared idea across the Smart Suite is to bring more rigorous analysis and evidence into day-to-day criminal justice operations by using technology, performance measurement, and evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes while keeping costs under control, which BJA specifically noted as a key concern in a tight fiscal environment.
At its core, SPDI focused on improving decisions and practices that occur between arrest and trial, when courts determine whether a person should be released, under what conditions, and what level of monitoring or support is appropriate. The initiative encouraged jurisdictions to implement or enhance pretrial risk assessment and then pair that assessment with supervision and/or diversion strategies that match a person's level of risk and needs. In practical terms, this meant supporting approaches that can help courts and pretrial agencies make more consistent, objective decisions about release conditions, reduce unnecessary detention, and improve pretrial outcomes such as court appearance rates and public safety outcomes, while also managing jail costs and system capacity.
The funding opportunity was identified as BJA-2014-3874 under CFDA number 16.751 (Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program). Awards could be up to $200,000 per grant, with no required cost sharing or matching funds. The award floor was listed as $0, indicating that BJA could make awards at varying sizes depending on the proposed project and available funding. The program was posted on April 9, 2014, and closed on May 27, 2014, with the opportunity later archived on June 26, 2014.
Eligibility was broad but centered on local implementation. Applicants could include city or township governments, county governments, and other local public or private entities serving as the fiscal agent. BJA also allowed nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category) as well as for-profit organizations, including tribal nonprofit or for-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and units of local government. Federally recognized Indian tribal governments were explicitly included as eligible units of local government, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. A key condition was that for-profit organizations had to agree to forego any profit or management fee, reflecting the program's emphasis on funding direct public-safety and justice-system improvements rather than commercial gain.
From an applicant's perspective, the program was positioned as a "demonstration" initiative, meaning BJA was not just looking for routine operations funding, but for jurisdictions willing to implement and show how analysis-driven, evidence-based pretrial practices can work in real settings. The expected direction was toward building or improving a local framework where risk assessment tools inform decisions, and where supervision and diversion options are used thoughtfully to manage risk, support compliance, and improve fairness and efficiency in the pretrial process. While the notice does not spell out specific deliverables in the text provided, the Smart Suite framing strongly signals an expectation of measurable results, data collection, and performance-focused management.
For application logistics, the notice directed applicants needing help with electronic access to the full announcement to seek assistance and provided Grants.gov technical support contact information. Technical submission assistance was available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or by email at support@grants.gov, with hotline coverage available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is the BJA FY 14 Smart Pretrial Demonstration Initiative (SPDI)?
The Smart Pretrial Demonstration Initiative (SPDI) was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It was designed to help local and tribal jurisdictions strengthen pretrial justice practices using data, research, and proven methods.
2) What does "pretrial" mean in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, "pretrial" refers to the period between arrest and trial. SPDI focused on improving the decisions and practices that occur during this time, including whether a person should be released, under what conditions, and what monitoring or support may be appropriate.
3) What broader BJA effort is SPDI part of?
SPDI sits within BJA's broader "Smart Suite" of programs. The Smart Suite also includes Smart Policing, Smart Prosecution, and Smart Supervision. Across these programs, BJA emphasized using more rigorous analysis, technology, performance measurement, and evidence-based strategies in day-to-day criminal justice operations.
4) What types of improvements was SPDI intended to support?
SPDI encouraged jurisdictions to implement or enhance pretrial risk assessment and then pair that assessment with supervision and/or diversion strategies that match a person's risk level and needs. The intent was to support more consistent and objective release decisions, reduce unnecessary detention, and improve pretrial outcomes such as court appearance and public safety outcomes.
5) What outcomes was SPDI trying to improve?
Based on the description provided, SPDI aimed to help jurisdictions improve court appearance rates and public safety outcomes, reduce unnecessary pretrial detention, and better manage jail costs and overall system capacity.
6) Why did BJA emphasize data and evidence-based practices for this initiative?
BJA framed SPDI within the Smart Suite philosophy of bringing rigorous analysis and evidence into operations. The program description also notes cost control as an important concern, especially in a tight fiscal environment, and highlights performance measurement and measurable improvements as part of that approach.
7) Was SPDI a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
SPDI was described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
8) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for SPDI?
The funding opportunity was identified as BJA-2014-3874. The CFDA number listed was 16.751 (Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program).
9) How much funding was available per award?
Awards could be up to $200,000 per grant.
10) Was there an award minimum (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which indicated BJA could make awards at varying sizes depending on the proposed project and available funding.
11) Did SPDI require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity specified that there was no required cost sharing or matching funds.
12) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad but centered on local implementation. Eligible applicants included city or township governments, county governments, and other local public or private entities serving as the fiscal agent. BJA also allowed nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category), as well as for-profit organizations, including tribal nonprofit or for-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and units of local government.
13) Were federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Indian tribal governments were explicitly included as eligible units of local government, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.
14) Could for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations were listed as eligible, including tribal for-profit organizations.
15) Were there special conditions for for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit organizations were required to agree to forego any profit or management fee. This condition reflected the program's emphasis on funding direct justice-system improvements rather than commercial gain.
16) What does it mean that SPDI was a "demonstration" initiative?
SPDI was positioned as a demonstration initiative, meaning it was not framed as routine operations funding. Instead, it targeted jurisdictions willing to implement and show how analysis-driven, evidence-based pretrial practices can work in real-world settings.
17) What kind of project approach did BJA appear to be looking for?
Based on the Smart Suite framing, the expected direction was toward building or improving a local framework where risk assessment tools inform decisions, and where supervision and diversion options are used thoughtfully to manage risk, support compliance, and improve fairness and efficiency in the pretrial process.
18) Did the provided notice list specific deliverables?
The text provided does not spell out specific deliverables. However, the Smart Suite framing strongly signals an expectation of measurable results, data collection, and performance-focused management.
19) When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2014, and closed on May 27, 2014.
20) What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived"?
The opportunity was later archived on June 26, 2014, indicating it was no longer an active, open solicitation after that point.
21) Where could applicants get help accessing or submitting the application?
The notice directed applicants needing help with electronic access to the full announcement to seek assistance and provided Grants.gov technical support contact information.
22) What is the Grants.gov technical support hotline and email?
Applicants could contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or email support@grants.gov.
23) What were the hours of availability for Grants.gov support?
The hotline coverage was available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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