Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2016 9216
Apply for BJA 2016 9216
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PSOB National Firefighter Survivor Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.571.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 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 $3,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 PSOB National Firefighter Survivor Support grant opportunity (BJA 2016-9216) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) Office. It is designed to fund one national partner organization to deliver coordinated, nationwide support to survivors of fallen firefighters and other first responders. The core purpose is twofold: to strengthen survivor-focused peer support, counseling, services, and resources, and to help families navigate and speed up the submission, review, and processing of PSOB death benefit claims. In practical terms, the program is meant to reduce administrative and emotional burdens on survivors by pairing compassionate, informed support with hands-on help around the PSOB claims process.
The opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice, and Legal Services and is associated with CFDA number 16.571. DOJ is looking for an applicant that can operate at a national scale and function as a central partner, meaning the funded organization would be expected to have the reach, expertise, and infrastructure to support survivors across the country rather than serving a single locality or state. The overall emphasis is on improving survivor outcomes after a line-of-duty death by ensuring families have access to reliable peer networks, appropriate counseling options, and clear guidance and assistance in compiling and submitting the documentation required for PSOB death claims.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and other entities as permitted under the announcement's additional eligibility language. The grant uses a standard grant funding instrument rather than a cooperative agreement, and DOJ anticipated making a single award under this solicitation, reflecting the intention to select one organization to act as the national partner.
The maximum award amount listed for the solicitation is $3,700,000, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on July 21, 2016, and the original application closing date was August 11, 2016. Overall, the solicitation reflects DOJ's broader PSOB mission: honoring public safety officers who die in the line of duty by ensuring their survivors receive timely benefits and meaningful, ongoing support, while also improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the PSOB death claims process through specialized assistance and survivor-centered services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the PSOB National Firefighter Survivor Support grant opportunity?
The PSOB National Firefighter Survivor Support grant opportunity (BJA 2016-9216) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), through the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) Office. It is intended to fund one national partner organization to deliver coordinated, nationwide support to survivors of fallen firefighters and other first responders.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is twofold: (1) strengthen survivor-focused peer support, counseling, services, and resources; and (2) help families navigate and speed up the submission, review, and processing of PSOB death benefit claims. The overall aim is to reduce both the administrative burden and the emotional strain on survivors by combining compassionate support with hands-on PSOB claims assistance.
Who is the federal awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the PSOB Office.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant.
What funding category does this grant fall under?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.571.
How many awards did DOJ anticipate making under this solicitation?
DOJ anticipated making a single award, reflecting the intention to select one organization to serve as the national partner.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed for the solicitation is $3,700,000.
What kind of organization is DOJ looking to fund?
DOJ is looking for an applicant that can operate at a national scale and function as a central partner. That means the funded organization is expected to have the reach, expertise, and infrastructure to support survivors across the country, rather than serving only one locality or state.
What types of survivor support are emphasized by this program?
The solicitation emphasizes improving survivor outcomes after a line-of-duty death by ensuring families have access to reliable peer networks, appropriate counseling options, and survivor-centered services and resources.
How does this grant relate to PSOB death benefit claims?
A key focus is helping families navigate and speed up the PSOB death benefit claims process. The funded organization is expected to provide clear guidance and practical assistance to survivors in compiling and submitting the documentation required for PSOB death claims, with the goal of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of claim submission, review, and processing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and other entities as permitted under the announcement's additional eligibility language.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education, even within the category of nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Are small businesses eligible to apply as for-profit applicants?
No. The eligibility language includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, which indicates small businesses are excluded from the for-profit applicant category for this opportunity.
What funding instrument is used for this award?
The solicitation uses a standard grant funding instrument (as opposed to a cooperative agreement).
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 21, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 11, 2016.
What is the program trying to improve for survivors overall?
The program is designed to improve survivor outcomes after a line-of-duty death by pairing meaningful, ongoing support (peer support, counseling, services, and resources) with specialized assistance that helps survivors move through the PSOB death claims process more smoothly and with less stress.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the supported services?
The intended beneficiaries are survivors of fallen firefighters and other first responders, particularly those dealing with the impacts of a line-of-duty death and the related PSOB death benefit claims process.
How does this opportunity fit into the broader PSOB mission?
The solicitation reflects DOJ's broader PSOB mission of honoring public safety officers who die in the line of duty by helping ensure their survivors receive timely benefits and meaningful support, while also improving how efficiently and effectively PSOB death claims are handled through survivor-centered assistance.
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