Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2015 4165
Apply for BJA 2015 4165
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitation" 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 28, 2015 and posted on Apr 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2015. (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 $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The allocations list can be found at www.bja.gov/Funding/15JAGStateAllocations.pdf.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2015 4165) is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.738. JAG is described as the primary federal source of criminal justice funding for state and local jurisdictions, designed to provide flexible, critical support that states can use to strengthen multiple parts of their justice systems. The solicitation is aimed at helping governments address criminal justice priorities by funding both front-line operations and system improvements, with an emphasis on allowing jurisdictions to tailor spending across a broad set of allowable activities.
Funding under this opportunity can be used across a wide range of criminal justice purpose areas. The solicitation highlights support for law enforcement activities, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education efforts, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement initiatives, crime victim and witness programs, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement. In practical terms, this structure allows states to invest in things like targeted enforcement strategies, prosecutor or court-based initiatives, community supervision improvements, treatment and diversion programming, victim services, and upgrades to data systems or criminal justice technology, as long as the use aligns with JAG requirements and state priorities.
Eligibility is limited to state-level entities and certain U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions. Specifically, eligible applicants include states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. Funding amounts are allocation-based, meaning each eligible jurisdiction receives a designated award amount determined by the JAG allocation formula; the solicitation points applicants to the published allocations list at www.bja.gov/Funding/15JAGStateAllocations.pdf. This is a grant (not a loan or contract), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which lowers the barrier for participation and helps jurisdictions use federal funds without needing to secure a separate match.
Key dates for the FY 2015 state solicitation include a posted date of April 30, 2015, and an application closing date of June 16, 2015 (with the original and current closing date the same). The record indicates the opportunity was archived on July 16, 2015. The award ceiling is listed as $20,000,000, with an award floor of $0, reflecting that award sizes can vary widely by jurisdiction based on the allocation amounts and other program parameters.
For applicants needing help with the application process, the solicitation directs technical submission questions to the DOJ Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3) or by email at GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov. Support hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
FAQs: BJA FY 15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - State Solicitation (BJA 2015 4165)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the BJA FY 15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitation, Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2015 4165. It is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.738.
What is the purpose of the JAG Program?
JAG is described as the primary federal source of criminal justice funding for state and local jurisdictions. It is designed to provide flexible, critical support that states can use to strengthen multiple parts of their justice systems, including both front-line operations and system improvements.
Who administers this grant?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Is this funding flexible or restricted to one type of activity?
The solicitation emphasizes flexibility. States may tailor spending across a broad set of allowable criminal justice activities, as long as the use aligns with JAG requirements and state priorities.
What types of activities can JAG funds support?
Funds may be used across a wide range of criminal justice purpose areas highlighted in the solicitation, including:
- Law enforcement activities
- Prosecution and court programs
- Prevention and education efforts
- Corrections and community corrections
- Drug treatment and enforcement initiatives
- Crime victim and witness programs
- Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement
What are some practical examples of how a state might use this funding?
Based on the solicitation description, states can invest in efforts such as targeted enforcement strategies, prosecutor or court-based initiatives, community supervision improvements, treatment and diversion programming, victim services, and upgrades to data systems or criminal justice technology, provided the use aligns with JAG requirements and state priorities.
Who is eligible to apply under the state solicitation?
Eligibility is limited to state-level entities and certain U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions. Eligible applicants include:
- States
- District of Columbia
- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- Northern Mariana Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Guam
- American Samoa
How are award amounts determined?
Funding is allocation-based. Each eligible jurisdiction receives a designated award amount determined by the JAG allocation formula. The solicitation points applicants to the published allocations list at: www.bja.gov/Funding/15JAGStateAllocations.pdf.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $20,000,000. The award floor is listed as $0, indicating award sizes can vary widely by jurisdiction based on allocations and other program parameters.
Is this a grant, a loan, or a contract?
This opportunity is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
When was the solicitation posted?
The posted date is April 30, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is June 16, 2015. The information provided indicates the original and current closing date are the same.
Is this opportunity still open?
The record indicates the opportunity was archived on July 16, 2015.
Where can applicants get technical help with the submission process?
Technical submission questions are directed to the DOJ Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3) or by email at GMS.HelpDesk@usdoj.gov.
What are the GMS Support Hotline hours?
Support hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Where can I find the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 16.738.
What does the solicitation say about how the funding helps states?
The solicitation frames JAG as a way for governments to address criminal justice priorities by funding both front-line operations and system improvements, with flexibility to strengthen multiple parts of the justice system.
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