Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2444
Apply for BJA 2010 2444
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing and Enhancing Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.740 Statewide Automated Victim Information Notification (SAVIN) Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 15, 2009 and posted on Dec 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 2010. (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 $2,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- For Categories 1 and 2, applicants are limited to state government agencies authorized to manage the planning and implementation of a SAVIN program. Federally recognized Indian tribes (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register) also are eligible to receive grant funding for the planning and implementation of an automated victim notification program. In order to apply for SAVIN Program funding, applicant agencies must reference the state legislation designating authority to manage and implement the SAVIN program for their state. If there is no authorizing state legislation, a letter from the Governor or person expressly designated by the Governor, on behalf of the agency, supporting the SAVIN program must be attached as part of the application. State sheriff associations and state prosecutor associations are eligible to apply as managing agencies if they are able to satisfactorily demonstrate strong governance support. For Category 3, applicants are limited to public and nonprofit organizations and for profit entities that agree to waive all profits and fees and have experience and expertise in the development of information exchange standards.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) grant opportunity "Developing and Enhancing Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2010-2444; CFDA 16.740) is a discretionary grant program focused on helping jurisdictions build, improve, or standardize automated systems that keep crime victims informed about offender custody status and other critical justice events. The overall purpose is to strengthen statewide victim notification capacity by funding either the creation of a new statewide SAVIN program, upgrades to an existing program, or the development of national data exchange standards that make it easier to share offender-related information across criminal justice systems. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The solicitation is organized into three funding categories. Category 1, Automated Victim Notification System Implementation, is intended for states (and eligible tribes) that do not yet have a statewide SAVIN program in place and need support to build one. BJA is looking for applications from state agencies to create a new single statewide system or a federated statewide system (meaning multiple connected systems that operate together). To qualify for funding, the applicant must already have a clear implementation plan that includes a governance structure, identifies an authorized or designated managing agency responsible for oversight and rollout, and addresses any state legislation needed to enable a statewide automated victim notification program. Funds can be used to plan, deploy, operate, and evaluate the effectiveness of the new SAVIN program. States that already have victim notification legislation in place are given priority in the award process. Awards under Category 1 can be as high as $2.25 million, with a project period of up to 24 months.
Category 2, Automated Victim Notification System Enhancement, is aimed at states that already operate a SAVIN system and want to expand or modernize it with systemwide enhancements. BJA is specifically encouraging improvements that broaden the system's coverage and the types of notifications victims can receive, such as updates tied to court events, individuals on community supervision (probation and parole), juvenile cases, protection orders, and other information that is meaningful for victim safety and case awareness. As with Category 1, funds may support planning, deployment, operations, and evaluation of the enhancements, and the maximum award amount is $500,000 for up to 24 months.
Category 3, Development of Information Exchange Standards, shifts from building or upgrading a state system to creating a reusable national standard for data sharing. Under this category, BJA seeks applications from public organizations, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities that can demonstrate expertise in information exchange standards and collaboration with national partners to develop best-practice solutions. The deliverable is a SAVIN information exchange standard, specifically an IEPD (Information Exchange Package Documentation) based on NIEM (the National Information Exchange Model), intended to automate and improve how offender data is shared across systems and organizations involved in the criminal justice process. A key requirement is that any for-profit applicant must agree to waive profits and fees; the resulting products must be nonproprietary and made available for reuse through BJA's standards clearinghouse. Applicants may request up to $450,000, the project period may be up to 12 months, and BJA planned to make one award under this category.
Eligibility depends on the category. For Categories 1 and 2, applicants are generally limited to state government agencies that are authorized to manage the planning and implementation of a SAVIN program. Federally recognized Indian tribes are also eligible for funding to plan and implement an automated victim notification program. Applications must reference the state legislation that designates authority to manage and implement SAVIN; if there is no authorizing legislation, the application must include a supporting letter from the Governor (or someone the Governor expressly designates) backing the SAVIN effort. The solicitation also notes that state sheriff associations and state prosecutor associations may apply as managing agencies if they can convincingly show strong governance support. For Category 3, eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit organizations and to for-profit entities that agree to waive all profits and fees and that have relevant standards-development expertise.
Key administrative details include a posted and created date of December 15, 2009, with an original and final closing date of February 11, 2010, and an archive date of March 13, 2010. The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $2,250,000 (reflecting the maximum available under Category 1), with no stated award floor. The sponsoring agency is the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and technical support for accessing the full announcement was provided via the contact listed in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the purpose of the BJA "Developing and Enhancing Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Programs" grant?
This Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) discretionary grant program funds efforts to build, improve, or standardize automated victim information and notification systems. The overall goal is to strengthen statewide capacity to keep crime victims informed about offender custody status and other critical justice events, either by creating a new statewide SAVIN program, enhancing an existing one, or developing national data exchange standards that support sharing offender-related information across criminal justice systems.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2010-2444, and the CFDA number is 16.740.
3) Is this a discretionary or formula grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program.
4) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
5) How is the solicitation structured?
The opportunity is organized into three funding categories: (1) Automated Victim Notification System Implementation, (2) Automated Victim Notification System Enhancement, and (3) Development of Information Exchange Standards.
6) What is Category 1 and who is it for?
Category 1, Automated Victim Notification System Implementation, is intended for states (and eligible tribes) that do not yet have a statewide SAVIN program and need support to build one. Applicants may propose a single statewide system or a federated statewide system (multiple connected systems operating together).
7) What requirements must be met to apply under Category 1?
To qualify for Category 1 funding, the applicant must already have a clear implementation plan that includes: a governance structure, an authorized or designated managing agency responsible for oversight and rollout, and a discussion of any state legislation needed to enable a statewide automated victim notification program.
8) How much funding is available under Category 1 and how long can the project last?
Category 1 awards can be as high as $2.25 million, with a project period of up to 24 months.
9) Are states with SAVIN victim notification legislation prioritized for Category 1?
Yes. The solicitation indicates that states that already have victim notification legislation in place are given priority in the award process.
10) What can grant funds be used for under Category 1?
Funds can be used to plan, deploy, operate, and evaluate the effectiveness of a new statewide SAVIN program.
11) What is Category 2 and who is it for?
Category 2, Automated Victim Notification System Enhancement, is for states that already operate a SAVIN system and want to expand or modernize it with systemwide enhancements.
12) What types of enhancements does BJA encourage under Category 2?
BJA encourages improvements that broaden system coverage and expand notification types, including notifications tied to court events, people on community supervision (probation and parole), juvenile cases, protection orders, and other information meaningful to victim safety and case awareness.
13) How much funding is available under Category 2 and how long can the project last?
The maximum award amount for Category 2 is $500,000, with a project period of up to 24 months.
14) What can grant funds be used for under Category 2?
Funds may support planning, deployment, operations, and evaluation of the enhancements to an existing SAVIN program.
15) What is Category 3 and how is it different from Categories 1 and 2?
Category 3, Development of Information Exchange Standards, focuses on creating a reusable national standard for data sharing rather than building or upgrading a state SAVIN system. The goal is to improve how offender-related data is exchanged across criminal justice systems and organizations.
16) What deliverable is required under Category 3?
The required deliverable is a SAVIN information exchange standard: an IEPD (Information Exchange Package Documentation) based on NIEM (the National Information Exchange Model), intended to automate and improve offender data sharing across systems.
17) Who is eligible to apply for Category 3?
Category 3 eligibility is limited to public organizations, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities that (1) demonstrate expertise in information exchange standards and collaboration with national partners, and (2) agree to waive all profits and fees.
18) Are for-profit entities allowed to apply under Category 3?
Yes, but only if the for-profit applicant agrees to waive profits and fees. The resulting products must be nonproprietary and made available for reuse through BJA's standards clearinghouse.
19) How much funding is available under Category 3 and how long can the project last?
Applicants may request up to $450,000 under Category 3, and the project period may be up to 12 months. BJA planned to make one award under this category.
20) Who can apply under Categories 1 and 2?
For Categories 1 and 2, applicants are generally limited to state government agencies authorized to manage the planning and implementation of a SAVIN program. Federally recognized Indian tribes are also eligible to plan and implement an automated victim notification program.
21) What documentation related to authorizing legislation is required for Categories 1 and 2?
Applications must reference the state legislation that designates authority to manage and implement SAVIN. If there is no authorizing legislation, the application must include a supporting letter from the Governor (or someone the Governor expressly designates) backing the SAVIN effort.
22) Can organizations other than state agencies serve as the managing agency for Categories 1 and 2?
The solicitation notes that state sheriff associations and state prosecutor associations may apply as managing agencies if they can convincingly show strong governance support.
23) What is the maximum award ceiling listed for the overall opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $2,250,000 (reflecting the Category 1 maximum). No award floor is stated.
24) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted/created date is December 15, 2009. The original and final closing date is February 11, 2010. The archive date is March 13, 2010.
25) Which federal agency sponsors this solicitation?
The sponsoring agency is the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
26) Does the solicitation indicate how technical support was handled for accessing the full announcement?
Yes. The notice indicates technical support for accessing the full announcement was provided via the contact listed in the notice.
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