Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2009 1977
Apply for BJA 2009 1977
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the education law, justice and legal services other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program Regional Training Centers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.737 Gang Resistance Education and Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 13, 2008 and posted on Nov 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 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 $282,331.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), within the Office of Justice Programs, is offering a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2009 1977) to support the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program through the operation of Regional Training Centers (RTCs). The G.R.E.A.T. Program, authorized under 42 U.S.C. 13921 and administered by BJA in cooperation with the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is a school-based prevention initiative taught in classrooms by sworn law enforcement officers. Its core purpose is to prevent delinquency, youth violence, and gang involvement by helping students build practical life skills and make safer choices.
This funding is focused on youth violence and gang involvement, and it supports the infrastructure that keeps the G.R.E.A.T. model running consistently across the country. The program targets students in grades 4 through 8, with lessons designed to strengthen problem-solving, decision-making, and non-violent conflict resolution skills. Rather than responding after violence or gang recruitment has already taken hold, the program is framed as an early intervention approach meant to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for youth.
BJA is seeking five separate agencies to host and operate one RTC in each of the five established G.R.E.A.T. Regions. The RTCs function as regional hubs that support local G.R.E.A.T. agencies and ensure that officer-instructors receive standardized, high-quality training. In practical terms, each RTC is expected to promote the G.R.E.A.T. Program throughout its region by organizing and delivering training programs (including G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training for sworn law enforcement), providing technical assistance to agencies implementing G.R.E.A.T. locally, and disseminating program information and resources. The emphasis is on coordination, training delivery, and hands-on support that strengthens local program implementation.
The award ceiling listed is $282,331, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA 16.737 (Gang Resistance Education and Training). The opportunity was posted on November 24, 2008 (created November 13, 2008), with an application closing date of January 15, 2009, and an archive date of February 14, 2009.
Eligible applicants are broad and include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Eligibility also extends to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category wording), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and small businesses. In other words, BJA structured eligibility to allow a range of public, nonprofit, academic, and private entities to compete to serve as the regional host organization, as long as the applicant can credibly operate a training and technical assistance center for the G.R.E.A.T. network.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or experiencing technical issues, the listed contact for application technical assistance is Chris Casto at 202-353-7193.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) discretionary grant opportunity to support the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program by funding the operation of Regional Training Centers (RTCs). The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2009 1977.
Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
What is the purpose of the G.R.E.A.T. Program?
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school-based prevention initiative intended to prevent delinquency, youth violence, and gang involvement. It focuses on building practical life skills and helping students make safer choices.
How is the G.R.E.A.T. Program delivered to students?
G.R.E.A.T. is taught in classrooms by sworn law enforcement officers.
Which students does the G.R.E.A.T. Program target?
The program targets students in grades 4 through 8.
What skills or topics does the curriculum emphasize?
Lessons are designed to strengthen problem-solving, decision-making, and non-violent conflict resolution skills, as part of an early intervention approach to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for youth.
Is this grant focused on prevention or intervention after incidents occur?
The opportunity is framed as an early intervention and prevention approach, rather than a response after youth violence or gang recruitment has already taken hold.
How does BJA administer the G.R.E.A.T. Program?
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is administered by BJA in cooperation with the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
What law authorizes the G.R.E.A.T. Program?
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 13921.
What exactly is being funded under this opportunity?
This funding supports the infrastructure needed to keep the G.R.E.A.T. model running consistently across the country by supporting Regional Training Centers (RTCs) that provide training, coordination, and technical assistance to local G.R.E.A.T. agencies.
How many awards will be made?
BJA is seeking five separate agencies to host and operate one RTC in each of the five established G.R.E.A.T. Regions.
What is an RTC (Regional Training Center) in the G.R.E.A.T. context?
An RTC is a regional hub that supports local agencies implementing G.R.E.A.T. and helps ensure standardized, high-quality training for officer-instructors.
What are the main responsibilities of an RTC?
Based on the opportunity description, each RTC is expected to: (1) promote the G.R.E.A.T. Program throughout its region; (2) organize and deliver training programs, including G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training for sworn law enforcement; (3) provide technical assistance to agencies implementing G.R.E.A.T. locally; and (4) disseminate program information and resources.
Does the grant support local classroom delivery directly, or the training/technical assistance infrastructure?
This opportunity is specifically focused on operating RTCs, which serve as training and technical assistance hubs supporting local implementation.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $282,331.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is a cost share or match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this opportunity?
The associated Assistance Listing is CFDA 16.737 (Gang Resistance Education and Training).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education within that nonprofit category wording); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and small businesses.
Can for-profit organizations and small businesses apply?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits) and small businesses.
Can institutions of higher education apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the application timeline for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on November 24, 2008 (created November 13, 2008). The application closing date is January 15, 2009. The archive date is February 14, 2009.
Where can applicants get technical help related to the application?
For help accessing the full announcement or for technical issues, the listed technical assistance contact is Chris Casto at 202-353-7193.
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