Opportunity Information: Apply for SMART 2013 3506
Apply for SMART 2013 3506
- The Department of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SMART FY 13 SORNA Tribal TTA Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.750 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2013 and posted on Feb 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 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 Nonprofits that do not have 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SMART FY 13 SORNA Tribal TTA Program is a U.S. Department of Justice funding opportunity run through the SMART Office to expand hands-on training and technical assistance for federally recognized Indian tribes that have chosen to operate as sex offender registration jurisdictions. The core purpose is to help those tribal jurisdictions move toward substantial implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), a key part of the Adam Walsh Act, by strengthening the policies, systems, and day-to-day practices needed to run an effective sex offender registration and notification program over the long term.
At the center of the program is the practical reality that SORNA creates obligations for both jurisdictions and offenders. Tribes that opt in are expected to maintain a registration and notification system, while offenders must register and keep their registration current in every jurisdiction where they live, work, or attend school. SORNA also spells out what an effective registry program must include, such as collecting specific required offender information and making certain information publicly accessible through a website, establishing standardized codes and procedures, and participating in key information-sharing systems. These expectations extend to collecting and submitting biometric and identity data such as fingerprints and palm prints, coordinating DNA collection and submission where required, entering data into national law enforcement systems like NCIC and NSOR, and linking with the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website so information can be shared appropriately across jurisdictions.
The opportunity recognizes that SORNA also increased requirements placed directly on offenders, including longer registration periods, in-person identity verification, notice of international travel, and the possibility of federal criminal liability for failure to register. Because these requirements can be difficult to operationalize without solid infrastructure and clear interagency roles, the grant is designed to fund a single entity to provide tribes with guidance on building, improving, and sustaining compliant programs, rather than funding tribes directly for implementation costs. The SMART Office specifically looks for applicants who already understand SORNA and the Adam Walsh Act and who can speak to the unique legal, geographic, capacity, and coordination challenges that tribes often face when implementing these components.
The selected provider is expected to deliver support across a wide range of implementation needs. That includes helping tribes develop or enhance jurisdiction-wide registry functions, working through implementation planning with realistic timelines, and strengthening the underlying infrastructure required for compliance, especially systems for collecting, storing, and submitting required data like biometric identifiers and DNA. Another major emphasis is improving information sharing: facilitating coordination among tribal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, and also between tribal agencies and nearby local or state partners, so registration, enforcement, and notification responsibilities do not fall through gaps created by overlapping jurisdictions. The program also anticipates technical help with records management and data conversion projects, since many jurisdictions need to migrate legacy files into modern systems that can support reporting and national data entry requirements.
A strong focus is placed on building durable, coordinated approaches rather than one-off fixes. The technical assistance provider is expected to help tribes create sustained interagency support for SORNA work, develop and deliver training for the personnel who actually carry out registration and compliance tasks, and provide practical support for related activities such as grant writing to secure future funds for implementation. Importantly, the provider is expected to work closely with the SMART Office to identify which tribes most need assistance, to reach as many SORNA tribal jurisdictions as possible, and to include a deliberate outreach strategy aimed at tribes that historically have not been engaged in SORNA implementation efforts.
The program lays out specific goals, deliverables, and management expectations. Deliverables include targeted onsite technical assistance for tribes identified by the SMART Office, development of a substantial implementation handbook or comparable materials that tribes can use as a roadmap, and the creation of workshops or other tools that help tribes prepare competitive funding applications for SORNA-related work. The awardee must develop an overall training and technical assistance delivery plan and also create individualized plans tailored to each site’s needs. Each site is expected to receive a program, policy, and data capacity assessment to identify gaps and guide improvements. Technical assistance must be offered through multiple delivery methods, including workshops, webinars, and/or regional trainings, reflecting the SMART Office’s preference for varied and scalable approaches.
Ongoing coordination and accountability are built into the structure. The awardee is expected to conduct monthly conference calls and/or videoconferences and to have at least annual onsite engagement with SMART staff. The grantee must also organize and facilitate an annual training led by the SMART Office for the grantee’s staff and consultants, reinforcing consistent interpretation of requirements and quality control across assistance delivered to tribes. Another key expectation is performance measurement: the awardee must measure whether the technical assistance actually improves participating tribes’ ability to substantially implement SORNA, operate a functioning registry and notification program, and successfully pursue funding to continue or expand these efforts. The work concludes with a report that may be published and shared more broadly to support the field.
Administratively, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 16.750 (Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program). DOJ anticipated making one award, with total estimated funding of $750,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000 (with a listed award floor of $10,000). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The opportunity was posted February 26, 2013, with an application deadline of April 11, 2013, and it was archived May 11, 2013. For full details and official guidance, the announcement points to SMART Office resources at www.smart.gov and provides a contact at DOJ SMART Office (Faith Baker, Associate Director).
FAQs: SMART FY 13 SORNA Tribal TTA Program (DOJ SMART Office)
What is the SMART FY 13 SORNA Tribal TTA Program?
It is a U.S. Department of Justice funding opportunity administered by the SMART Office to expand hands-on training and technical assistance (TTA) for federally recognized Indian tribes that have chosen to operate as sex offender registration jurisdictions. The goal is to help those tribal jurisdictions move toward substantial implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), a key part of the Adam Walsh Act.
What is the primary purpose of this opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen the policies, systems, and day-to-day practices needed to run an effective sex offender registration and notification program over the long term, so participating tribal jurisdictions can make progress toward substantial SORNA implementation.
Does this program fund tribes directly to implement SORNA?
No. The grant is designed to fund a single entity to provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to tribes, rather than funding tribes directly for implementation costs.
Who is the program intended to help?
The assistance is intended for federally recognized Indian tribes that have opted to operate as sex offender registration jurisdictions under SORNA and need support to build, improve, and sustain compliant registration and notification programs.
What does SORNA require of tribal jurisdictions that opt in?
Tribal jurisdictions that opt in are expected to maintain a registration and notification system and operate an effective registry program. SORNA expectations described in the opportunity include collecting specific required offender information, making certain information publicly accessible through a website, establishing standardized codes and procedures, and participating in key information-sharing systems.
What does SORNA require of offenders (as described in this opportunity)?
The opportunity notes increased requirements on offenders, including longer registration periods, in-person identity verification, notice of international travel, and potential federal criminal liability for failure to register.
What systems and data-sharing capabilities are emphasized for SORNA implementation?
The program highlights collecting and submitting biometric and identity data such as fingerprints and palm prints, coordinating DNA collection and submission where required, entering data into national law enforcement systems like NCIC and NSOR, and linking with the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website to support appropriate sharing across jurisdictions.
Why is technical assistance needed for SORNA implementation in tribal jurisdictions?
The opportunity explains that SORNA can be difficult to operationalize without solid infrastructure and clear interagency roles, especially given unique legal, geographic, capacity, and coordination challenges that tribes may face.
Who is expected to apply for this grant?
The SMART Office specifically seeks applicants who already understand SORNA and the Adam Walsh Act and can address the unique challenges tribes face when implementing SORNA components.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
What funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.750, Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program.
How much funding was anticipated, and how many awards were expected?
DOJ anticipated making one award. Total estimated funding was $750,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000. The announcement also lists an award floor of $10,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the role of the selected provider (awardee)?
The selected provider is expected to deliver training and technical assistance across a wide range of SORNA implementation needs, help tribes build and sustain compliant programs, and work closely with the SMART Office to identify tribes needing assistance and to reach as many SORNA tribal jurisdictions as possible.
What implementation areas should the technical assistance cover?
The opportunity describes support that includes developing or enhancing jurisdiction-wide registry functions, implementation planning with realistic timelines, strengthening infrastructure for collecting/storing/submitting required data (including biometrics and DNA where required), improving information sharing, and providing help with records management and data conversion projects such as migrating legacy files into modern systems.
How does the program address coordination challenges across overlapping jurisdictions?
A major emphasis is facilitating coordination among tribal law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and between tribal agencies and nearby local or state partners so registration, enforcement, and notification responsibilities do not fall through gaps created by overlapping jurisdictions.
What training expectations are included for the awardee?
The provider is expected to develop and deliver training for the personnel who carry out registration and compliance tasks, and to offer technical assistance through multiple delivery methods, including workshops, webinars, and/or regional trainings.
Is there an outreach expectation to engage tribes that have not historically participated in SORNA implementation efforts?
Yes. The program calls for a deliberate outreach strategy aimed at tribes that historically have not been engaged in SORNA implementation efforts.
What specific deliverables are listed in the opportunity?
Deliverables include targeted onsite technical assistance for tribes identified by the SMART Office, development of a substantial implementation handbook (or comparable materials) that tribes can use as a roadmap, and creation of workshops or other tools to help tribes prepare competitive funding applications for SORNA-related work.
What planning and assessment work is required?
The awardee must develop an overall TTA delivery plan and create individualized plans tailored to each site. Each site is also expected to receive a program, policy, and data capacity assessment to identify gaps and guide improvements.
How is the awardee expected to coordinate with the SMART Office during the project?
The awardee is expected to conduct monthly conference calls and/or videoconferences and have at least annual onsite engagement with SMART staff.
Is there an annual training requirement involving the SMART Office?
Yes. The grantee must organize and facilitate an annual training led by the SMART Office for the grantee's staff and consultants to reinforce consistent interpretation of requirements and quality control.
How is performance measured under this program?
The opportunity requires the awardee to measure whether the technical assistance improves participating tribes' ability to substantially implement SORNA, operate a functioning registry and notification program, and successfully pursue funding to continue or expand SORNA-related efforts.
Is a final report required, and can it be shared publicly?
Yes. The work concludes with a report that may be published and shared more broadly to support the field.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted February 26, 2013. The application deadline was April 11, 2013. It was archived May 11, 2013.
Where does the announcement point applicants for official guidance and resources?
The announcement points to SMART Office resources at www.smart.gov for full details and official guidance.
Who is the listed contact for this opportunity?
The announcement provides a DOJ SMART Office contact: Faith Baker, Associate Director.
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