Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2016 9196
Apply for BJA 2016 9196
- The USDOJ-OJP-BJA in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Initiatives: Adjudication" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.738.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 05, 2016 and posted on Apr 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2016. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Initiatives: Adjudication grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2016 9196) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA). It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category and is listed under CFDA 16.738. The purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen criminal justice system performance by focusing specifically on the adjudication side of the system, meaning how cases move through courts and related decision points. The program is centered on providing training and technical assistance (TTA) to help jurisdictions improve how their court processes function, with an emphasis on practical, system-level improvements that can be applied in real-world settings.
At its core, the Adjudication TTA initiative is designed to help national, state, and local efforts that address the needs of justice systems and the communities they serve. Funding supports activities like team-based trainings, hands-on technical assistance, and other capacity-building efforts aimed at improving court operations and outcomes. Rather than treating courts as a standalone piece of the justice system, the program encourages a holistic view that looks at how adjudication interacts with law enforcement, corrections, community services, and broader public safety strategies. The solicitation frames these improvements as a way to help state and local governments prevent and reduce crime by making adjudication processes more effective, efficient, and informed.
A key theme in the opportunity is the use of data-driven responses. Applicants are expected to emphasize how data can guide decision-making, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and measure whether changes to court processes are actually producing better outcomes. This can include improving operational workflows, strengthening case processing practices, and elevating overall system functioning by using performance metrics, evidence-informed approaches, and continuous improvement methods. The intent is not simply to fund isolated projects, but to support approaches that improve the operation and functioning of the court process in ways that can be sustained and potentially replicated.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, and other entities as described in the solicitation’s additional eligibility guidance. The funding instrument is a grant, with an award ceiling of $600,000. BJA anticipated making one award under this solicitation, indicating a competitive process likely intended to select a single provider or lead organization capable of delivering national-level training and technical assistance support.
The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2016, created the same day, and had an application deadline of May 24, 2016 (both the original and current closing date). Overall, the grant is aimed at improving court and adjudication performance through structured training and technical assistance, grounded in data and systems thinking, with the larger goal of helping jurisdictions run more effective justice processes that contribute to crime prevention and reduction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled National Initiatives: Adjudication.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2016 9196.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
It is a discretionary grant program.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing for this opportunity is 16.738.
What is the main purpose of the National Initiatives: Adjudication program?
The purpose is to strengthen criminal justice system performance by focusing on the adjudication side of the system, meaning how cases move through courts and related decision points.
What does "adjudication" mean in the context of this grant?
In this solicitation, adjudication refers to the court-centered process and decision points that influence how cases proceed through the justice system, including how court processes function and how cases are managed and resolved.
What types of activities does the grant primarily support?
The program is centered on providing training and technical assistance (TTA) to help jurisdictions improve court processes. Supported activities include team-based trainings, hands-on technical assistance, and other capacity-building efforts aimed at improving court operations and outcomes.
Is the program focused on practical implementation or research-only work?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is on practical, system-level improvements that can be applied in real-world settings, supported through training and technical assistance.
Does this opportunity view courts as separate from the rest of the justice system?
No. The program encourages a holistic view that looks at how adjudication interacts with law enforcement, corrections, community services, and broader public safety strategies.
How does this grant relate to crime prevention and reduction?
The solicitation frames improved adjudication processes as a way to help state and local governments prevent and reduce crime by making court processes more effective, efficient, and informed.
What role does data play in this program?
A central theme is data-driven responses. Applicants are expected to emphasize how data can guide decision-making, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and measure whether court process changes are producing better outcomes.
What kinds of improvements are expected through the TTA supported by this grant?
The opportunity highlights improvements such as enhancing operational workflows, strengthening case processing practices, and improving overall system functioning using performance metrics, evidence-informed approaches, and continuous improvement methods.
Is the funding intended for isolated projects or broader system improvements?
The intent is not simply to fund isolated projects, but to support approaches that improve the operation and functioning of the court process in ways that can be sustained and potentially replicated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations that are not small businesses
- Other entities as described in the solicitation's additional eligibility guidance
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What does it imply that only one award was anticipated?
It suggests a competitive process likely intended to select a single provider or lead organization capable of delivering training and technical assistance support at a national level.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 5, 2016.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on April 5, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 24, 2016 (noted as both the original and current closing date).
What is the overarching goal of this grant?
The overarching goal is to improve court and adjudication performance through structured training and technical assistance grounded in data and systems thinking, helping jurisdictions run more effective justice processes that contribute to crime prevention and reduction.
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