Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2008 1866
Apply for BJA 2008 1866
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program" 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 May 12, 2008 and posted on May 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Applications are solicited from national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, faith based and community organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal jurisdictions, and units of local government that support national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system. Preference will be given to statutorily authorized organizations. For profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Joint applications are permissible, with one agency being the applicant agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2008 1866) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.751. Its core purpose is to help communities strengthen the capacity and day-to-day effectiveness of their local justice systems, while also supporting broader, national efforts that improve criminal justice practice through training and technical assistance. In practical terms, the program is designed to fund initiatives that can address specific local problems but also have value beyond a single jurisdiction, especially when the work can be replicated, expanded, or scaled to benefit other communities.
The opportunity focuses on building and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system by supporting projects with a national, regional, state, or local footprint. BJA emphasizes efforts that deliver training and technical assistance strategically aimed at real, on-the-ground needs in jurisdictions. Funding may be used to replicate programs that have proven successful elsewhere, expand an existing initiative to reach more agencies or communities, enhance an established program to increase its impact, or create and deliver training and technical assistance that can be deployed across multiple locations. The description makes clear that these investments are not limited to a single agency upgrade; they can also support broader support structures such as curriculum development, practitioner toolkits, implementation guidance, and other capacity-building resources that help justice systems operate more effectively.
A wide range of applicants are eligible. The program solicits applications from public and private entities at the national, regional, state, and local levels. Eligible applicant types explicitly include state and local governments (such as city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and state governments), tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). The solicitation also notes that faith-based and community organizations may apply, reflecting a broad approach to who can deliver justice-system support activities, especially training and technical assistance.
There are a few notable eligibility and participation conditions. Preference is given to organizations that are statutorily authorized, meaning entities that have specific authorization in law to carry out the type of work being proposed may receive favorable consideration. Joint applications are allowed, which can be helpful when a project requires multiple partners (for example, a university, a state agency, and a nonprofit training provider), but one organization must serve as the lead applicant and submit the application on behalf of the partnership. For-profit applicants may participate, but they must agree to waive any profit or fees for services, which effectively means they can be reimbursed for allowable costs but cannot earn profit from the award.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (not a contract) and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The opportunity was posted and created on May 12, 2008, with an application deadline of June 11, 2008, and it was archived on July 11, 2008. The funding announcement data lists an award floor and ceiling as 0, which generally indicates that specific award sizes were not stated in the extracted summary and applicants would need to consult the full announcement for expected ranges, total funding available, and any limits tied to particular project categories or activities.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed technical support contact is Chris Casto at 202-353-7193.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program?
The Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2008 1866 and is listed under CFDA 16.751.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to help communities strengthen the capacity and day-to-day effectiveness of their local justice systems, while also supporting broader efforts to improve criminal justice practice through training and technical assistance. The program is intended to fund initiatives that address specific local problems and also have value beyond a single jurisdiction, especially when the work can be replicated, expanded, or scaled to other communities.
What kinds of projects does BJA want to support through this program?
The opportunity focuses on projects that build and improve the functioning of the criminal justice system at the national, regional, state, or local level. BJA emphasizes training and technical assistance that is strategically aimed at real, on-the-ground needs in jurisdictions.
Is this funding only for local projects, or can it support broader efforts?
It can support projects with a national, regional, state, or local footprint. The program description highlights the value of work that can be replicated, expanded, or scaled to benefit other jurisdictions and communities.
What types of activities may grant funds be used for?
Based on the opportunity description, funding may be used to:
- Replicate programs that have proven successful elsewhere
- Expand an existing initiative to reach more agencies or communities
- Enhance an established program to increase its impact
- Create and deliver training and technical assistance that can be deployed across multiple locations
- Develop capacity-building resources such as curricula, practitioner toolkits, and implementation guidance
Does the program support training and technical assistance?
Yes. Training and technical assistance are central to the opportunity. BJA emphasizes efforts that deliver training and technical assistance in a strategic way that responds to real, on-the-ground jurisdictional needs.
Can the grant support development of resources like curricula or toolkits?
Yes. The description indicates funding can support broader support structures and capacity-building resources such as curriculum development, practitioner toolkits, implementation guidance, and other materials intended to help justice systems operate more effectively.
Who is eligible to apply?
The program solicits applications from a wide range of public and private entities at the national, regional, state, and local levels. Eligible applicant types explicitly include:
- State governments
- Local governments (including city or township governments, county governments, and special district governments)
- Tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses), subject to special conditions
- Faith-based and community organizations
Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The solicitation notes that faith-based organizations may apply.
Are community organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The solicitation notes that community organizations may apply.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations (including small businesses) are listed as eligible applicants, but they must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. This means they may be reimbursed for allowable costs but cannot earn profit from the award.
What does it mean that for-profit applicants must waive profit or fees?
It means that a for-profit organization can participate and be reimbursed for allowable costs under the award, but it cannot charge profit or collect fees for services as part of the grant-funded work.
Is there any preference given to certain applicants?
Yes. Preference is given to organizations that are statutorily authorized. In this context, that refers to entities that have specific authorization in law to carry out the type of work being proposed.
Are joint or partnership applications allowed?
Yes. Joint applications are allowed, which can support projects involving multiple partners (for example, a university, a state agency, and a nonprofit training provider).
If multiple partners apply together, who submits the application?
One organization must serve as the lead applicant and submit the application on behalf of the partnership.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is a grant (not a contract).
Is cost sharing or match required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 12, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 11, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 11, 2008.
How much funding is available per award?
The provided summary lists an award floor of 0 and an award ceiling of 0. This generally indicates that specific award sizes were not stated in the extracted summary. Applicants would typically need to consult the full announcement for expected funding ranges, total funds available, and any limits tied to specific project types or activities.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Technical support contact information is provided for assistance accessing the full announcement: Chris Casto at 202-353-7193.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 16.751.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2008 1866.
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