Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2008 1877
Apply for BJA 2008 1877
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Training and Technical Assistance Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 28, 2008 and posted on May 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2008. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Applicants are limited to for profit (commercial) organizations who agree to waive their fee, non profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with demonstrated experience in managing technical assistance programming of national scope. Applicants submitting joint applications with an identified primary applicant and co applicant(s) are also eligible.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Training and Technical Assistance Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) designed to strengthen how BJA plans, delivers, and evaluates training and technical assistance (TTA) across the justice field. The core purpose is to improve BJA's overall TTA strategy by building better cross-system collaboration and coordination, while also upgrading the way TTA work is tracked, analyzed, and assessed. In practical terms, the project centers on establishing a dedicated TTA Coordinator function that helps BJA respond quickly and consistently to the needs of its customers and the field, especially when new issues or urgent requests arise.
The funded organization would operate as a national-level coordination hub for ad hoc TTA requests coming into BJA, serving as the single point of coordination for these requests. The work is meant to complement existing BJA resources rather than replace them, filling gaps by organizing strategic meetings, supporting planning and coordination, and helping BJA address emerging challenges that cut across multiple parts of the justice system. The scope of subject areas is broad and includes adjudication, corrections, crime prevention, law enforcement, justice information sharing, tribal justice, and substance abuse and mental health. This framing signals that BJA is looking for a partner capable of understanding multiple justice domains and helping align solutions across agencies and systems instead of working in isolated silos.
From an operational standpoint, the opportunity emphasizes improved management and oversight of TTA activity, including enhanced tracking and assessment. That points to expectations around building or refining processes for intake and triage of requests, coordinating the right expertise and resources, documenting what assistance was delivered, and analyzing outputs and outcomes so BJA can understand what is being requested, what is being provided, and how effective those efforts are over time. The cross-system collaboration language also suggests that applicants should be prepared to work with a range of stakeholders and programs, helping BJA connect efforts across disciplines and jurisdictions.
Key administrative details include a funding opportunity number of BJA 2008 1877, with the title National Training and Technical Assistance Project. It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category and is tied to CFDA 16.738, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The award ceiling is $750,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted May 28, 2008, and the application closing date was June 25, 2008 (with an archive date of July 25, 2008), indicating this was a time-limited solicitation in 2008.
Eligibility is limited to organizations with demonstrated experience managing technical assistance programming at a national scope. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private), and for-profit organizations, with an important condition for commercial entities: they must agree to waive their fee. Joint applications are permitted as long as there is a clearly identified primary applicant and co-applicant(s), which allows partnerships that combine complementary capabilities (for example, an organization with strong national TTA operations paired with a university partner supporting evaluation and analysis).
For applicants seeking clarification or experiencing difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Christopher Casto, Technical Support, at 202-353-7193.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - National Training and Technical Assistance Project (BJA)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled National Training and Technical Assistance Project.
2) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
3) What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
4) What is the main purpose of the National Training and Technical Assistance Project?
The core purpose is to strengthen how BJA plans, delivers, and evaluates training and technical assistance (TTA) across the justice field. The project is intended to improve BJA's overall TTA strategy by increasing cross-system collaboration and coordination, and by improving how TTA activity is tracked, analyzed, and assessed over time.
5) What does the project focus on in practical terms?
In practical terms, the project centers on establishing a dedicated TTA Coordinator function. This role is meant to help BJA respond quickly and consistently to customer and field needs, especially when new issues or urgent requests arise.
6) What role would the funded organization play?
The funded organization would act as a national-level coordination hub for ad hoc TTA requests coming into BJA. It would serve as the single point of coordination for these requests.
7) Is this project intended to replace existing BJA training and technical assistance resources?
No. The work is described as intended to complement existing BJA resources rather than replace them. It is meant to fill gaps by organizing strategic meetings, supporting planning and coordination, and helping BJA address emerging challenges that cut across multiple parts of the justice system.
8) What kinds of issues or subject areas may be covered under this project?
The subject-area scope is broad and includes: adjudication, corrections, crime prevention, law enforcement, justice information sharing, tribal justice, and substance abuse and mental health.
9) What does "cross-system collaboration" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, cross-system collaboration refers to helping BJA coordinate and align TTA efforts that involve multiple justice domains and stakeholders, rather than approaching issues in isolated silos. It suggests working across disciplines, programs, and jurisdictions when addressing emerging challenges and urgent requests.
10) What kinds of management and oversight improvements does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes improved management and oversight of TTA activity, including enhanced tracking and assessment. This points to expectations around organizing request intake and triage, coordinating appropriate expertise/resources, documenting what assistance was delivered, and analyzing outputs and outcomes so BJA can understand what is requested, what is provided, and how effective those efforts are over time.
11) What are "ad hoc" TTA requests?
In this opportunity, "ad hoc" requests are described as requests coming into BJA that may arise as new issues develop or as urgent needs emerge. The project is designed to coordinate these requests quickly and consistently through a single coordination hub.
12) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA 2008 1877.
13) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
14) What CFDA program is this tied to?
It is tied to CFDA 16.738, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $750,000.
16) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
18) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2008. The application closing date was June 25, 2008. An archive date of July 25, 2008 is also listed, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation in 2008.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations with demonstrated experience managing technical assistance programming at a national scope. The eligible applicant types listed include:
- Nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- Institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private)
- For-profit organizations (commercial entities)
20) Are there special conditions for for-profit (commercial) applicants?
Yes. Commercial entities are eligible, but they must agree to waive their fee.
21) Does the opportunity require experience with national-level technical assistance programming?
Yes. The eligibility description limits applicants to those with demonstrated experience managing technical assistance programming at a national scope.
22) Are joint applications or partnerships allowed?
Yes. Joint applications are permitted as long as there is a clearly identified primary applicant and co-applicant(s).
23) How should roles be structured in a joint application?
The information provided specifies that joint applications must clearly identify a primary applicant and co-applicant(s). No additional role structure requirements are described beyond that.
24) What kind of partnership approach does the description suggest could be useful?
The description suggests partnerships that combine complementary capabilities, such as an organization with strong national TTA operations paired with a university partner supporting evaluation and analysis.
25) What is meant by "single point of coordination" for TTA requests?
It means the funded organization is expected to function as the centralized hub that coordinates incoming ad hoc TTA requests to BJA, helping ensure requests are handled consistently and efficiently through one coordinated pathway.
26) Who is the point of contact for clarification or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Christopher Casto, Technical Support, at 202-353-7193.
27) What should applicants do if they have difficulty accessing the full announcement?
The information provided directs applicants seeking clarification or experiencing difficulty accessing the full announcement to contact Christopher Casto, Technical Support, at 202-353-7193.
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