Opportunity Information: Apply for SMART 2008 1893
Apply for SMART 2008 1893
- The Department of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SMART FY 2008 Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) Training and Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.203 Promoting Evidence Integration in Sex Offender Management Discretionary Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2008 and posted on May 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The SMART FY 2008 Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) Training and Technical Assistance Program was a U.S. Department of Justice discretionary funding opportunity designed to help jurisdictions strengthen how they manage adult and juvenile sex offenders in the community. The central idea behind CASOM was that many state, local, and tribal systems have policies and practices that grew over time without a consistent, evidence-informed framework, so the program encouraged jurisdictions to take a hard look at what they currently do, identify gaps and unmet needs, and then build improved strategies for supervision, monitoring, and accountability. Rather than funding direct service expansion in the traditional sense, this solicitation emphasized training, technical assistance, and structured planning aimed at upgrading day-to-day management practices and aligning them with national standards.
The solicitation offered support under two main categories. Category A focused on a national Training and Technical Assistance initiative. Under this track, SMART sought a national-level provider to deliver training and hands-on technical assistance on sex offender management across jurisdictions, and it specifically required a significant tribal component. The national program was expected to concentrate on two core areas: first, sex offender management and accountability, including case management, supervision practices, monitoring approaches, and relapse prevention, with the strongest emphasis placed on practical management and supervision; and second, promotion of practices consistent with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). In other words, the national award was meant to serve as a broad capacity-building resource with explicit attention to tribal needs and SORNA-aligned implementation.
Category B targeted State and Tribal Training and Technical Assistance at the jurisdiction level, aimed at sex offender registration jurisdictions that wanted to provide structured, jurisdiction-wide training to improve community management of registered offenders. This track supported training for the personnel who most directly influence supervision outcomes and compliance, such as probation and parole officers, case managers, supervision staff, and others responsible for relapse prevention services or sex offender registry compliance. Along with jurisdiction-wide meetings intended to plan and coordinate effective supervision strategies, applicants were expected to include training elements that addressed SORNA compliance. The solicitation highlighted several examples of acceptable training topics, including instruction on implementing and using monitoring equipment and other technologies, improving supervision and monitoring strategies, strengthening knowledge of registry and compliance laws and procedures, and adapting to legislative changes that affect registration and supervision requirements. Overall, this category aimed to standardize and improve practice across an entire jurisdiction, not just within a single agency unit.
Administratively, the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, reflecting an expectation of active involvement and collaboration with the federal awarding agency rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The project period was set at 24 months, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for eligible applicants that might not have had funds available to meet match obligations. The opportunity was posted May 14, 2008, with a closing date of May 29, 2008, and it was later archived June 28, 2008.
In terms of scale and competitiveness, SMART anticipated making about 10 awards from an estimated total funding amount of $3.2 million. The maximum award ceiling listed was $2.2 million, with no stated minimum award floor. The solicitation fell under CFDA 16.203, described as Promoting Evidence Integration in Sex Offender Management. Eligible applicants were broad and included state governments; federally recognized tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The overall intent across all eligible entities was to improve supervision quality, strengthen monitoring and accountability, and support SORNA-aligned registry and notification practices through training and technical assistance rather than relying on piecemeal or purely punitive approaches.
For reference and assistance, the solicitation listed a DOJ SMART office contact: Jacqueline OReilly, Grant Program Specialist, at 202-514-5024 and jacqueline.oreilly@usdoj.gov, and provided an announcement link hosted by the Office of Justice Programs SMART site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the SMART FY 2008 CASOM Training and Technical Assistance Program?
The SMART FY 2008 Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) Training and Technical Assistance Program was a U.S. Department of Justice discretionary funding opportunity focused on helping jurisdictions strengthen how they manage adult and juvenile sex offenders in the community. The program emphasized evidence-informed planning, training, and technical assistance to improve supervision, monitoring, and accountability practices.
What problem was CASOM designed to address?
CASOM was built around the idea that many state, local, and tribal sex offender management policies and practices developed over time without a consistent, evidence-informed framework. The program encouraged jurisdictions to review existing practices, identify gaps and unmet needs, and build improved strategies that align with national standards.
Was this funding intended for direct service expansion?
No. This solicitation emphasized training, technical assistance, and structured planning to upgrade day-to-day sex offender management practices and align them with national standards, rather than traditional direct service expansion.
What are the two funding categories in this solicitation?
The solicitation offered support under two categories:
- Category A: National Training and Technical Assistance initiative (including a significant tribal component).
- Category B: State and Tribal Training and Technical Assistance for sex offender registration jurisdictions to deliver jurisdiction-wide training and coordination.
What is Category A (National Training and Technical Assistance) intended to do?
Category A sought a national-level provider to deliver training and hands-on technical assistance on sex offender management across jurisdictions. A significant tribal component was specifically required. The national initiative was expected to build broad capacity and support jurisdictions with practical improvements in supervision and accountability, while also promoting practices consistent with SORNA.
What core areas were emphasized under Category A?
Category A was expected to focus on two core areas:
- Sex offender management and accountability: including case management, supervision practices, monitoring approaches, and relapse prevention, with the strongest emphasis on practical management and supervision.
- Promotion of SORNA-consistent practices: supporting implementation aligned with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).
What is Category B (State and Tribal Training and Technical Assistance) intended to do?
Category B targeted sex offender registration jurisdictions seeking to provide structured, jurisdiction-wide training to improve community management of registered offenders. It supported training for personnel who directly influence supervision outcomes and compliance, along with jurisdiction-wide meetings to plan and coordinate effective supervision strategies. Applicants were expected to include training elements addressing SORNA compliance.
Who were the intended trainees under Category B?
Category B emphasized training for personnel most directly involved in supervision outcomes and compliance, including probation and parole officers, case managers, supervision staff, and others responsible for relapse prevention services or sex offender registry compliance.
Did Category B require jurisdiction-wide coordination activities?
Yes. In addition to training, Category B included jurisdiction-wide meetings intended to plan and coordinate effective supervision strategies, aiming to improve practice consistently across the entire jurisdiction rather than within a single unit or agency.
What are examples of acceptable training topics under Category B?
The solicitation provided examples of acceptable training topics, including:
- Implementing and using monitoring equipment and other technologies
- Improving supervision and monitoring strategies
- Strengthening knowledge of registry and compliance laws and procedures
- Adapting to legislative changes affecting registration and supervision requirements
How did SORNA relate to this opportunity?
SORNA alignment was a clear priority. Category A included promoting practices consistent with SORNA, and Category B expected training elements that addressed SORNA compliance for jurisdictions delivering broad training and planning efforts.
What type of award instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal awarding agency anticipated active involvement and collaboration rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What was the project period?
The project period was 24 months.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The solicitation stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2008, with a closing date of May 29, 2008.
Is this solicitation still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on June 28, 2008.
How many awards were anticipated?
SMART anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $3.2 million.
What was the maximum award amount?
The solicitation listed a maximum award ceiling of $2.2 million.
Was there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award floor was stated.
What is the CFDA number and program description?
The solicitation fell under CFDA 16.203, described as Promoting Evidence Integration in Sex Offender Management.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
What kinds of outcomes was the program trying to achieve?
Across eligible entities, the intent was to improve supervision quality, strengthen monitoring and accountability, and support SORNA-aligned registry and notification practices through training, technical assistance, and structured planning rather than piecemeal approaches.
Who was the DOJ SMART office contact listed for this solicitation?
The solicitation listed: Jacqueline OReilly, Grant Program Specialist, at 202-514-5024 and jacqueline.oreilly@usdoj.gov.
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