Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2009 2054
Apply for BJA 2009 2054
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Adult Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.585 Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 2, 2009 and posted on Feb 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2009. (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 $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Faith Based and Other Community Organizations Consistent with Executive Order 13279, dated December 12, 2002, and 28 C.F.R. Part 38, it is DOJ policy that faith based and other community organizations that statutorily qualify as eligible applicants under DOJ programs are invited and encouraged to apply for assistance awards to fund eligible grant activities. Faith based and other community organizations will be considered for awards on the same basis as other eligible applicants and, if they receive assistance awards, will be treated on an equal basis with all other grantees in the administration of such awards. No eligible applicant or grantee will be discriminated for or against on the basis of its religious character or affiliation, religious name, or the religious composition of its board of directors or persons working in the organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Adult Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Initiative was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to strengthen adult drug courts nationwide by funding organizations that could deliver training and hands-on technical assistance. The initiative was tied directly to the Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (authorized under 42 U.S.C. 3797u et seq.), which focuses on helping communities build and operate effective drug court strategies for nonviolent offenders with substance use disorders. Rather than primarily funding local courts to run programs, this particular opportunity emphasized building the field's capacity by supporting expert providers who could guide jurisdictions through the complex work of creating, improving, and sustaining drug court models.
The core purpose was to help state and local justice system leaders and treatment professionals address practical and operational issues involved in drug courts, including planning new programs, implementing evidence-informed practices, managing day-to-day operations, and evaluating performance and outcomes. In addition, BJA sought a provider (or providers) capable of managing the National Drug Court Resource Center, reflecting an expectation that funded applicants would help collect, organize, and disseminate information, tools, and guidance that drug courts could use across the country. Taken together, the scope suggests a strong focus on standardized best practices, consistent problem-solving support, and broad dissemination of resources to strengthen program quality and effectiveness.
Administratively, the opportunity was listed under Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2009 2054 and fell within the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category. It was posted on February 2, 2009, and closed on March 31, 2009, with an archive date of April 30, 2009. BJA anticipated making up to 14 awards. The award ceiling was $450,000 per award, while the award floor was listed as $0, indicating that final award sizes could vary depending on the proposed work and BJA's funding decisions. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier for applicants that might not have access to non-federal matching funds. The program was associated with CFDA number 16.585 (Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program).
Eligibility was broad and included small businesses, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement. The solicitation explicitly addressed eligibility for faith-based and other community organizations, consistent with Executive Order 13279 and DOJ regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 38. It emphasized that faith-based organizations that otherwise qualify are encouraged to apply, will be considered on the same basis as other applicants, and cannot be discriminated against due to religious character, affiliation, name, or the religious composition of leadership or staff.
Overall, this grant opportunity was aimed at improving how adult drug courts function by investing in expert training and technical assistance infrastructure rather than direct service expansion alone. By funding specialized providers and supporting a national resource center, BJA sought to help jurisdictions adopt stronger practices, solve implementation challenges, improve management and collaboration between justice and treatment partners, and measure results in a more consistent and credible way.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed technical support contact was Al Roddy at (202) 353-1881.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2009 Adult Drug Court Training and Technical Assistance Initiative?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), intended to strengthen adult drug courts nationwide by funding organizations that could provide training and hands-on technical assistance to jurisdictions.
How is this initiative different from grants that fund local drug courts directly?
This opportunity emphasized building the field's capacity by supporting expert providers (training and technical assistance organizations) rather than primarily funding local courts to operate programs. The focus was on helping jurisdictions create, improve, and sustain effective drug court models.
What was the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose was to help state and local justice system leaders and treatment professionals address practical and operational issues in adult drug courts, including planning new programs, implementing evidence-informed practices, managing day-to-day operations, and evaluating performance and outcomes.
What types of activities were expected under this initiative?
Based on the description, expected activities included delivering training, providing hands-on technical assistance, supporting implementation and operational problem-solving for drug courts, promoting standardized best practices, and helping jurisdictions evaluate performance and outcomes.
Was managing a national resource center part of the scope?
Yes. BJA sought a provider (or providers) capable of managing the National Drug Court Resource Center, which implied responsibilities such as collecting, organizing, and disseminating information, tools, and guidance for drug courts across the country.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed was BJA 2009 2054.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
It fell within the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
When was the solicitation posted and when did it close?
It was posted on February 2, 2009, and closed on March 31, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 30, 2009.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making up to 14 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $450,000 per award.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, indicating award sizes could vary depending on the proposed work and BJA funding decisions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA number 16.585 (Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program).
What authorizing authority was referenced for the related Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program?
The related Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program was referenced as authorized under 42 U.S.C. 3797u et seq.
What population or focus area were drug court strategies aimed at under the related program?
The related program focused on helping communities build and operate effective drug court strategies for nonviolent offenders with substance use disorders.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included small businesses; for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement.
Were faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly addressed eligibility for faith-based and other community organizations, stating that faith-based organizations that otherwise qualify are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the same basis as other applicants.
Could a faith-based organization be treated differently because of its religious character or affiliation?
No. The solicitation emphasized that qualifying faith-based organizations cannot be discriminated against due to religious character, affiliation, name, or the religious composition of leadership or staff.
What federal policy and regulations were cited regarding faith-based eligibility?
The solicitation referenced Executive Order 13279 and DOJ regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 38.
What was the overall goal of investing in training and technical assistance providers?
The overall goal was to improve how adult drug courts function by investing in expert training and technical assistance infrastructure, helping jurisdictions adopt stronger practices, solve implementation challenges, improve management and collaboration between justice and treatment partners, and measure results more consistently and credibly.
Who should be contacted for technical support if the full announcement was difficult to access?
The listed technical support contact was Al Roddy at (202) 353-1881.
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