Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2015 4200
Apply for BJA 2015 4200
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 15 National Initiatives Promoting Effective Justice Systems Strategies" 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 16.827 Justice Reinvestment Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2015 and posted on Apr 23, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Eligible applicants are limited to public and private entities, including for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations (including tribal for profit or nonprofit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. Applicants must also have experience in delivering training and technical assistance nationwide.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 15 National Initiatives Promoting Effective Justice Systems Strategies grant (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2015 4200) is a discretionary Bureau of Justice Assistance program designed to strengthen how state and local justice systems use evidence-based practices. The central goal is not to fund direct services in a single jurisdiction, but to support nationwide training and technical assistance (TTA), practical resources, and objective information on timely and emerging criminal justice issues. In practice, this means building tools and delivering hands-on support that help practitioners make better decisions, adopt proven approaches more consistently, and improve the overall quality of implementation across the system.
The solicitation is organized into two distinct categories. Category 1 focuses on the science and practice of risk and needs assessment, a core set of methods used to guide decisions at multiple points in the criminal justice process (for example, decisions related to pretrial, supervision, programming, and reentry). Under this category, BJA is seeking a provider to develop content for a web-based clearinghouse and to deliver technical assistance to criminal justice practitioners and stakeholders so they can better understand, select, implement, and use risk and needs assessments in ways that are consistent with research and improve outcomes. Category 1 is supported by Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) funding, appropriated under the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), reflecting a broader federal emphasis on improving public safety outcomes while using correctional and justice resources more effectively.
Category 2 is aimed at advancing and expanding the work of the National Resource Center on Justice-Involved Women. Rather than starting from scratch, BJA is looking for a provider or a team of providers that can leverage and bolster the resource center's successful efforts to date. This category is funded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738), which is the primary federal funding stream supporting state and local criminal justice priorities across all components of the system (authorized at 42 U.S.C. 3750 et seq.). The solicitation also cites the appropriations language allowing the Office of Justice Programs to reserve up to 3 percent of certain funds for training and technical assistance activities (referencing the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Pub. L. No. 113-76, Title II, Sec. 213(1)), which underscores that these awards are intended to produce scalable, field-facing guidance and support.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad but experience expectations are specific. Eligible applicants include public and private entities, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education, including tribal entities and tribal colleges or universities. A key condition is that applicants must have demonstrated experience delivering training and technical assistance on a nationwide basis. For-profit applicants are allowed, but they must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, which signals that BJA is purchasing capacity and expertise rather than supporting commercial gain.
Administratively, this is a grant (not a cooperative agreement listed here) with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is listed as $400,000 and the award floor is $0, which typically means award sizes may vary and could include smaller awards depending on BJA's final funding decisions and the scope proposed. The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2015, with an application deadline of June 16, 2015, and an archive date of July 16, 2015. The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the CFDA numbers tied to the solicitation are 16.827 (Justice Reinvestment Initiative) and 16.738 (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program).
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a national capacity-building investment: BJA is funding organizations that can translate research into practical tools, maintain accessible web-based resources, and provide high-quality technical assistance so that jurisdictions can improve decision-making and implementation in two priority areas: (1) risk and needs assessment practices across the system and (2) strategies and resources tailored to justice-involved women through the National Resource Center framework. For application submission issues, the notice directs applicants to Grants.gov support (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or support@grants.gov), with 24/7 availability except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the BJA FY 15 National Initiatives Promoting Effective Justice Systems Strategies grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2015 4200.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central goal is to strengthen how state and local justice systems use evidence-based practices by funding nationwide training and technical assistance (TTA), practical resources, and objective information on timely and emerging criminal justice issues.
Is the funding intended for direct services in a single jurisdiction?
No. The solicitation emphasizes that the goal is not to fund direct services in one jurisdiction, but to support national capacity-building through tools, web-based resources, and hands-on technical assistance that can be used broadly across the field.
What kinds of activities does BJA want to fund under this opportunity?
Based on the solicitation description, BJA is seeking efforts that translate research into practical tools, develop and maintain accessible web-based resources (such as a clearinghouse), and deliver high-quality technical assistance to practitioners and stakeholders nationwide.
How is the solicitation organized?
The solicitation is organized into two categories: Category 1 (risk and needs assessment) and Category 2 (National Resource Center on Justice-Involved Women).
What is Category 1 focused on?
Category 1 focuses on the science and practice of risk and needs assessment, including helping practitioners understand, select, implement, and use these assessments consistent with research to improve outcomes.
What does BJA want funded under Category 1?
BJA is seeking a provider to develop content for a web-based clearinghouse and deliver technical assistance to criminal justice practitioners and stakeholders related to risk and needs assessment.
Where in the justice process are risk and needs assessments relevant, according to the solicitation?
The solicitation describes their use across multiple decision points, including decisions related to pretrial, supervision, programming, and reentry.
What funding source supports Category 1?
Category 1 is supported by Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) funding, appropriated under the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235).
What is Category 2 focused on?
Category 2 is aimed at advancing and expanding the work of the National Resource Center on Justice-Involved Women.
Does Category 2 start a new resource center from scratch?
No. BJA indicates it is looking for a provider or team of providers that can leverage and bolster the resource center's successful efforts to date.
What funding source supports Category 2?
Category 2 is funded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738).
What is the CFDA number associated with the Justice Reinvestment Initiative referenced in this solicitation?
The solicitation ties JRI to CFDA 16.827.
What is the CFDA number associated with the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program referenced in this solicitation?
The solicitation ties JAG to CFDA 16.738.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private entities, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations), for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Tribal entities and tribal colleges or universities are also included as eligible applicants.
Is there an experience requirement for applicants?
Yes. A key condition is that applicants must have demonstrated experience delivering training and technical assistance on a nationwide basis.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, but they must agree to forgo any profit or management fee.
Is this award described as a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is described as a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $400,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating award sizes may vary and could include smaller awards depending on final decisions and the proposed scope.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 16, 2015.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the overall intent of these awards, as described in the solicitation?
The opportunity is described as a national capacity-building investment intended to produce scalable, field-facing guidance and support. It focuses on improving decision-making and quality of implementation in two priority areas: (1) risk and needs assessment practices and (2) strategies and resources tailored to justice-involved women through the National Resource Center framework.
Where should applicants go for help with application submission issues?
The notice directs applicants to Grants.gov support at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov.
When is Grants.gov support available?
Grants.gov support is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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