Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2015 4122
Apply for BJA 2015 4122
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 15 Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 11, 2015 and posted on Mar 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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 $2,600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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) For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Eligible applicants are limited to for profit organizations, nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for profit organizations), faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), and consortiums. 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 sub recipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for conducting and leading the program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 15 Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its core purpose is to support safe firearm storage nationwide by funding efforts that distribute free firearm locks and firearm safety kits, while also expanding public awareness of practical, common-sense steps gun owners can take to reduce the risk of accidental injury, unauthorized access, or other harms to children and the broader community. In other words, the program combines a direct prevention strategy (getting locking devices into people s hands at no cost) with an education and outreach strategy (promoting safe storage behaviors and basic precautions).
This opportunity was funded through the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 113-235). The funding sits within the Bureau of Justice Assistance portfolio and is associated with CFDA number 16.738, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services. The program was posted on March 11, 2015, with an application closing date of April 27, 2015, and it was later archived on May 27, 2015.
In terms of award size, the listing shows an award ceiling of $2,600,000 and an award floor of $0, which generally signals that awards could vary widely depending on the scope of the proposed project and that the maximum possible award under the program was capped at $2.6 million. The opportunity explicitly indicates that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a financial match to receive funding, which often makes participation more feasible for smaller or community-based organizations.
Eligibility is relatively broad but still defined. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for-profit organizations), faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), and consortiums. The summary also highlights that nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible, and for-profit entities can apply as well, with an important condition: for-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services under the award. That requirement is meant to ensure federal dollars support public safety outcomes rather than generating profit from the funded activities.
The announcement also encourages collaboration. Applications involving two or more organizations are welcomed, but one eligible organization must serve as the lead applicant, with other participating entities included as subrecipients. The lead applicant is expected to have primary responsibility for managing, conducting, and overseeing the program. That structure is common for national or multi-jurisdiction projects where distribution networks, community outreach, and logistics can benefit from partnerships across different sectors (for example, a nonprofit partnering with local agencies, health providers, or community organizations to reach families effectively).
For access and submission support, the listing directs applicants to the full announcement via an additional information link (not included in the text you provided). For technical problems related to submitting through Grants.gov, the contact point is the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov. The hotline is available 24/7 except federal holidays, which is meant to reduce last-minute submission barriers and help applicants resolve technical issues before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 15 Firearm Locks Distribution and Safe Storage Program?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The program is designed to support safe firearm storage nationwide.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to reduce risks associated with unsafe firearm storage by funding projects that (1) distribute free firearm locks and firearm safety kits and (2) expand public awareness of practical, common-sense safe storage steps that can help prevent accidental injury, unauthorized access, or other harms to children and the broader community.
What types of activities does the program fund?
Based on the description provided, the program supports a combined approach:
- Direct prevention: distributing locking devices and safety kits at no cost to the public.
- Education and outreach: raising public awareness and encouraging safe storage behaviors and basic precautions among gun owners.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.738, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
What legislation funded this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was funded through the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 113-235).
When was the opportunity posted?
The program was posted on March 11, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 27, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was later archived on May 27, 2015.
What was the maximum possible award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling shown is $2,600,000, meaning the maximum possible award under the program was capped at $2.6 million.
What does an award floor of $0 mean?
The listing shows an award floor of $0, which generally signals that award amounts could vary widely depending on the scope of the proposed project.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity explicitly indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- For-profit organizations
- Nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit or for-profit organizations)
- Faith-based and community organizations
- Institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education)
- Consortiums
Are 501(c)(3) organizations eligible?
Yes. The summary highlights that nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit entities are listed as eligible, with an important condition related to profit/fees under the award.
What special condition applies to for-profit applicants?
For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services under the award. This requirement is intended to ensure federal dollars support public safety outcomes rather than generating profit from funded activities.
Are collaborative or partnership applications allowed?
Yes. Applications involving two or more organizations are welcomed.
If multiple organizations apply together, how should the application be structured?
One eligible organization must serve as the lead applicant, and other participating entities should be included as subrecipients.
What responsibilities does the lead applicant have?
The lead applicant is expected to have primary responsibility for managing, conducting, and overseeing the program.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The listing directs applicants to the full announcement via an additional information link (the link itself is not included in the provided text).
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical submission issues?
For technical problems related to submitting through Grants.gov, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or email support@grants.gov.
When is the Grants.gov support hotline available?
The hotline is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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