Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2016 9112
Apply for BJA 2016 9112
- The USDOJ-OJP-BJA in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness" 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 Feb 23, 2016 and posted on Feb 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 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 $4,850,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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:
National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2016 9112) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA). It sits within the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding area (CFDA 16.738) and supports the VALOR Officer Safety Initiative, which was launched in 2010 after a concerning rise in felonious assaults that resulted in law enforcement line-of-duty deaths. The core purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen officer safety nationwide by reducing violence against law enforcement and improving officer resilience, wellness, and survivability through practical training and related resources.
The program is built around VALOR as a comprehensive national effort rather than a single training event. It emphasizes delivering no-cost, nationwide officer safety training and tools for sworn personnel across state, local, and tribal law enforcement. Activities described include classroom-based instruction and web-based training, supported by research and resource development that agencies can use to address emerging threats and operational realities. Training content is designed to reflect current expertise and analysis and to translate those insights into actionable tactics, interdiction techniques, and response methods aimed at countering troubling trends affecting officer safety. A specific component highlighted in the opportunity is active shooter response training for first responders, indicating the initiative also targets high-risk, time-critical incidents where preparedness and coordinated response can directly affect officer and public survival outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; 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 (other than small businesses); and other applicants as allowed under additional eligibility guidance referenced in the notice. The grant structure anticipates up to five awards, with an award ceiling of $4,850,000, signaling an expectation of relatively substantial, program-scale projects capable of delivering training and resources at a regional or national level.
Key dates for this opportunity indicate it was created and posted on February 23, 2016, with an application closing date of April 21, 2016 (original and current closing date are the same). Overall, the opportunity is centered on expanding and sustaining VALOR’s nationwide capacity to train and equip law enforcement with evidence-informed, contemporary safety and response practices, while also addressing the broader wellness and resilience needs that influence officer performance and survivability in the field.
FAQs: National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness (BJA 2016 9112)
What is the National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness funding opportunity?
National Initiatives: Officer Safety and Wellness (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2016 9112) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA). It supports the VALOR Officer Safety Initiative and focuses on strengthening officer safety nationwide through training and related resources.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the CFDA number and funding area for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.738 and sits within the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding area.
What is VALOR, and why was it launched?
VALOR is the Officer Safety Initiative that this opportunity supports. It was launched in 2010 after a concerning rise in felonious assaults that resulted in law enforcement line-of-duty deaths. The initiative is intended to reduce violence against law enforcement and improve officer survivability.
What is the core purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen officer safety nationwide by reducing violence against law enforcement and improving officer resilience, wellness, and survivability through practical training and related resources.
Is this program focused on a single training event or an ongoing effort?
The program is described as being built around VALOR as a comprehensive national effort rather than a single training event. It is intended to expand and sustain nationwide capacity for officer safety training and tools.
Who is the intended audience for the training and resources?
The initiative emphasizes delivering no-cost, nationwide officer safety training and tools for sworn personnel across state, local, and tribal law enforcement.
What types of training delivery methods are included?
Activities described include classroom-based instruction and web-based training, supported by research and resource development.
What kinds of resources can be developed or delivered under this program?
In addition to training, the opportunity describes research and resource development that agencies can use to address emerging threats and operational realities affecting officer safety.
What topics or outcomes is the training expected to address?
Training content is intended to reflect current expertise and analysis and translate insights into actionable tactics, interdiction techniques, and response methods aimed at countering troubling trends affecting officer safety. The opportunity also highlights officer resilience, wellness, and survivability as key outcomes.
Does the opportunity specifically include active shooter response training?
Yes. A specific component highlighted is active shooter response training for first responders, reflecting a focus on high-risk, time-critical incidents where preparedness and coordinated response can affect survival outcomes for officers and the public.
Is the training expected to be offered at no cost to participants?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes delivering no-cost, nationwide officer safety training and tools.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; 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 (other than small businesses); and other applicants as allowed under additional eligibility guidance referenced in the notice.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible applicants.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The grant structure anticipates up to five awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $4,850,000.
What does the award ceiling and limited number of awards suggest about the scale of projects?
Based on the information provided, the opportunity signals an expectation of relatively substantial, program-scale projects capable of delivering training and resources at a regional or national level.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
Key dates indicate it was created and posted on February 23, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 21, 2016 (the original and current closing date are the same).
What is the overall goal of the opportunity in practical terms?
Overall, the opportunity is centered on expanding and sustaining VALOR's nationwide capacity to train and equip law enforcement with evidence-informed, contemporary safety and response practices, while also addressing broader wellness and resilience needs that influence officer performance and survivability in the field.
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