Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2531
Apply for BJA 2010 2531
- 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 (TTA) Support to the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program" 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 Mar 2, 2010 and posted on Mar 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2010. (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 $2,600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Applicants are limited to for profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith based and community organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register), institutions of higher education, and consortiums with demonstrated experience in providing logistical support to large scale national initiatives. Significant knowledge of the G.R.E.A.T. Program and of anti gang and crime prevention strategies in general is required. For profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Where there are proposed partner agencies or contractors, letters of support that outline the partners responsibilities must be provided.
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Opportunity Summary:
This discretionary Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2010-2531; CFDA 16.737) supports the national infrastructure behind the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program, a school-based prevention curriculum authorized under 42 U.S.C. 13921. G.R.E.A.T. is taught in classrooms by trained law enforcement officers and is administered by the Office of Justice Programs through BJA in partnership with the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The program is designed to reduce delinquency, youth violence, and gang involvement by giving students practical life skills, with an emphasis on avoiding risky or harmful behaviors and using nonviolent, constructive approaches to handling conflict and everyday problems.
The grant is intended to fund a single training and technical assistance (TTA) provider through a cooperative agreement to coordinate National G.R.E.A.T. Program activities. In practical terms, the selected organization would serve as the central hub that helps the program operate consistently across many jurisdictions, while still being responsive to local needs. The announcement also notes that G.R.E.A.T. constituents include partners not only across the United States but also in several foreign countries, so the provider is expected to be capable of supporting a large, distributed initiative with varied stakeholders and operating contexts. Because this is framed as a cooperative agreement, the federal government is likely to have substantial involvement in the work, meaning the awardee would coordinate closely with BJA (and the broader program partnership that includes ATF) as activities are planned, implemented, and refined.
Funding details reflect a sizeable national coordination award. The ceiling is $2,600,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted March 1, 2010 (created March 2, 2010), with an application closing date of April 22, 2010, and an archive date of May 22, 2010. The funding instrument is listed as a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, consistent with G.R.E.A.T. being a prevention program delivered through law enforcement and educational settings.
Eligibility is broad but targeted toward organizations that can credibly manage national-scale logistics and support. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (including small businesses), nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), faith-based and community organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and consortiums. The eligibility language emphasizes demonstrated experience providing logistical support to large national initiatives, along with significant knowledge of the G.R.E.A.T. Program specifically and anti-gang and crime prevention strategies more generally. A key condition applies to for-profit applicants: they must agree to waive any profit or fees for services, which effectively requires them to operate on a cost-reimbursement basis rather than earning profit from the award. If an application proposes partner agencies or contractors, it must include letters of support that clearly describe each partner’s responsibilities, signaling that BJA expects well-defined roles, credible commitments, and a coordinated delivery plan.
Overall, the opportunity is less about delivering G.R.E.A.T. lessons directly in a single community and more about sustaining and strengthening the national system that makes those lessons possible at scale. The federal goal is to ensure consistent, high-quality training and support for the law enforcement officers and agencies implementing the curriculum, to maintain program integrity across many sites, and to adapt support services to the needs of diverse program users in the U.S. and abroad. For applicants, the core competitive advantage would be proven national coordination capacity, deep familiarity with G.R.E.A.T. and youth violence/gang prevention, and a clear plan for providing technical assistance and logistical support to a wide network of stakeholders.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact for technical application assistance is Al Roddy at 202-353-1881.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2010-2531; CFDA 16.737) to support the national infrastructure behind the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program.
What is the G.R.E.A.T. Program?
G.R.E.A.T. is a school-based prevention curriculum authorized under 42 U.S.C. 13921. It is taught in classrooms by trained law enforcement officers and is administered by the Office of Justice Programs through BJA in partnership with the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
What is the purpose of G.R.E.A.T.?
The program is designed to reduce delinquency, youth violence, and gang involvement by giving students practical life skills, emphasizing avoidance of risky or harmful behaviors and using nonviolent, constructive approaches to handling conflict and everyday problems.
What is this grant actually funding?
The grant is intended to fund a single training and technical assistance (TTA) provider through a cooperative agreement to coordinate National G.R.E.A.T. Program activities. The focus is national coordination and support, not classroom delivery in one local site.
How many awards will be made?
The opportunity states it is intended to fund a single TTA provider to coordinate National G.R.E.A.T. Program activities.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is framed as a cooperative agreement, the federal government is likely to have substantial involvement in the work. The awardee should expect to coordinate closely with BJA (and the broader partnership that includes ATF) as activities are planned, implemented, and refined.
What role would the selected organization play?
The selected organization would serve as the central hub to help the program operate consistently across many jurisdictions while still being responsive to local needs. The provider is expected to support a large, distributed initiative with varied stakeholders and operating contexts.
Does the program operate only in the United States?
No. The announcement notes that G.R.E.A.T. constituents include partners across the United States and in several foreign countries, so the provider is expected to be capable of supporting an international set of stakeholders.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The funding ceiling is $2,600,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.737.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2010-2531.
When was the opportunity posted and when is it due?
The opportunity was posted March 1, 2010 (created March 2, 2010). The application closing date is April 22, 2010. The archive date is May 22, 2010.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations (including small businesses), nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), faith-based and community organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and consortiums.
What experience or qualifications does BJA emphasize for applicants?
The eligibility language emphasizes demonstrated experience providing logistical support to large national initiatives, plus significant knowledge of the G.R.E.A.T. Program specifically and anti-gang and crime prevention strategies more generally.
Are there special conditions for for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit applicants must agree to waive any profit or fees for services, meaning they would operate without earning profit from the award.
If we propose partners or contractors, what documentation is required?
If an application proposes partner agencies or contractors, it must include letters of support that clearly describe each partner's responsibilities.
Is this opportunity mainly for local program delivery (teaching classes) or national support?
This opportunity is primarily about sustaining and strengthening the national system that makes G.R.E.A.T. lessons possible at scale, including consistent, high-quality training and support for law enforcement officers and agencies implementing the curriculum.
Which federal agencies are connected to the G.R.E.A.T. Program administration?
The program is administered by the Office of Justice Programs through BJA in partnership with the Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Where can applicants get technical help with the application?
For technical application assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Al Roddy at 202-353-1881.
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