Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2009 2101
Apply for BJA 2009 2101
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.804 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program / Grants To Units Of Local Government.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2009 and posted on Feb 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2009 The Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program Local Solicitation deadline has been extended. The new application deadline is 800 p.m. ET on June 17, 2009. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a component of the Department of Justices Office of Justice Programs (OJP), established the previous deadline of May 18 to encourage early submission of applications in an effort to provide economic stimulus as soon as possible. Because this is a non competitive formula grant program, the extension of this deadline does not impact either eligibility or funding determinations.. (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 $30,514,178.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3,500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please reference http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryallocations.html
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program was a U.S. Department of Justice funding opportunity administered by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It was released under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, meaning it was part of the federal effort to provide economic stimulus while supporting public safety and criminal justice improvements. The core purpose of the program was to give local governments flexible resources to prevent and control crime and to strengthen the overall functioning of the criminal justice system.
This opportunity was a mandatory, non-competitive formula grant rather than a discretionary competition. In practical terms, that means eligible local jurisdictions and tribes were generally allocated funding based on a formula and were required to apply to access their allocation, but they were not competing against one another on merit scores for a limited number of awards. BJA anticipated a very large number of awards (about 3,500), reflecting the broad reach of the JAG formula structure and the intent to move Recovery Act funds quickly into communities. The program fell under CFDA 16.804, which covers the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and grants to units of local government.
The allowable uses of funds were intentionally broad, giving local leaders room to address their most pressing justice and safety needs. Funding could support local initiatives as well as technical assistance, training, personnel costs, equipment purchases, supplies, contractual services, and criminal justice information systems. The solicitation also made clear that research and evaluation activities were allowable when they were designed to improve or enhance local criminal justice programs. The program areas explicitly highlighted included law enforcement; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education; corrections and community corrections; drug treatment and drug enforcement; planning, evaluation, and technology improvement; and crime victim and witness programs, with the specific note that it did not fund victim compensation.
The funding opportunity did not require cost sharing or a match, which lowered barriers for smaller jurisdictions and agencies that often struggle to meet matching requirements. The award floor was listed as $0, and the award ceiling was listed as $30,514,178, indicating that while some jurisdictions could receive very large formula allocations, others might receive smaller amounts depending on the formula and eligibility rules. Eligibility was described broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with applicants directed to BJA allocation and eligibility guidance posted online. In other words, the key step for potential applicants was to confirm their specific allocation and eligibility status through the referenced BJA Recovery JAG allocations page.
Important timing details were also provided. The opportunity was posted February 27, 2009, and the application deadline was ultimately set to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 17, 2009. The deadline had been extended from an earlier target date (May 18, 2009). BJA explained that the earlier deadline was intended to encourage faster submissions to speed economic stimulus, and that extending the deadline would not change eligibility or funding decisions because the program was formula-based and not competitive. The listing also shows an archive date of July 17, 2009, indicating the opportunity was subsequently closed and archived.
Overall, this grant was designed to quickly push Recovery Act resources to local and tribal jurisdictions to support a wide span of justice system needs, from staffing and training to equipment, technology, and program improvements. Applicants seeking more detail were directed to the OJP Recovery Act webpage for broader Recovery Act grant information and to BJA materials for the specific JAG local allocation and eligibility guidance, with technical support contact information provided for issues accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program?
It was a U.S. Department of Justice funding opportunity administered by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It was released under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to provide economic stimulus while supporting public safety and criminal justice system improvements.
What was the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose was to give local governments flexible resources to prevent and control crime and to strengthen the overall functioning of the criminal justice system.
Was this a competitive grant?
No. This was a mandatory, non-competitive formula grant. Eligible local jurisdictions and tribes were generally allocated funding based on a formula and were required to apply to access their allocation, but they were not competing against other applicants for a limited number of awards.
Who administered and funded the program?
The opportunity was from the U.S. Department of Justice and was administered by OJP through BJA.
How many awards were anticipated?
BJA anticipated a very large number of awards (about 3,500), reflecting the broad reach of the JAG formula structure and the goal of moving Recovery Act funds quickly into communities.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
The program fell under CFDA 16.804, which covers the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and grants to units of local government.
What types of activities could JAG Local funds be used for?
The allowable uses were intentionally broad. Funds could support local initiatives as well as technical assistance, training, personnel costs, equipment purchases, supplies, contractual services, and criminal justice information systems.
Were research and evaluation activities allowed?
Yes. Research and evaluation activities were allowable when they were designed to improve or enhance local criminal justice programs.
What program areas were explicitly highlighted as allowable under this opportunity?
The solicitation highlighted law enforcement; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education; corrections and community corrections; drug treatment and drug enforcement; planning, evaluation, and technology improvement; and crime victim and witness programs.
Did this opportunity fund crime victim compensation?
No. While crime victim and witness programs were listed as a highlighted area, the solicitation specifically noted that it did not fund victim compensation.
Did the grant require a local match or cost sharing?
No. The funding opportunity did not require cost sharing or a match.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts listed for this grant?
The award floor was listed as $0, and the award ceiling was listed as $30,514,178. This reflected that some jurisdictions could receive very large formula allocations while others might receive smaller amounts depending on the formula and eligibility rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." Applicants were directed to BJA allocation and eligibility guidance posted online to confirm their specific allocation and eligibility status.
How could an applicant confirm their allocation and eligibility?
Applicants were directed to the referenced BJA Recovery JAG allocations page and related BJA guidance materials to verify whether they had an allocation and whether they were eligible to apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2009.
What was the final application deadline?
The application deadline was 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 17, 2009.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The deadline was extended from an earlier target date of May 18, 2009.
Did extending the deadline change eligibility or funding decisions?
No. BJA stated that extending the deadline would not change eligibility or funding decisions because the program was formula-based and not competitive.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing shows an archive date of July 17, 2009, indicating the opportunity was subsequently closed and archived.
Where were applicants directed for more information?
Applicants were directed to the OJP Recovery Act webpage for broader Recovery Act grant information and to BJA materials for the specific JAG local allocation and eligibility guidance.
What if someone had trouble accessing the full announcement?
Technical support contact information was provided for issues accessing the full announcement.
Why was this grant part of the Recovery Act?
Because it was released under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, it was intended to help provide economic stimulus while also supporting public safety and criminal justice improvements.
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