Opportunity Information: Apply for SMART 2010 2491
Apply for SMART 2010 2491
- The Department of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SMART FY 2010 Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management Grant 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 Jan 28, 2010 and posted on Jan 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
- U.S. territories
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Opportunity Summary:
The SMART FY 2010 Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) Grant Program was a U.S. Department of Justice discretionary funding opportunity, authorized under 42 U.S.C. 13941 and the DOJ annual Appropriations Act. Its central aim was to help state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions strengthen how they manage adult and juvenile sex offenders, especially after release into the community. Rather than funding isolated activities, the program emphasized a careful, critical look at a jurisdiction's current policies and practices, identification of gaps and needs, and then the development of practical strategies to close those gaps in ways that improve public safety and reduce sexual reoffending.
The solicitation had a two-part structure, and applicants were required to choose only one category: Part A or Part B. The overall purpose was twofold: first, to support demonstration projects in tribal communities (and territories) that wanted to implement the full "Comprehensive Approach" model; and second, to help other jurisdictions enhance existing sex offender management practices to meet a specific local need or to test an innovative strategy that could be useful as a best practice for other communities.
Part A was limited to federally recognized tribal governments and U.S. territories and functioned as a demonstration program to implement the Comprehensive Approach model for managing released sex offenders. The model was described as a strategic, collaborative way to manage sex offenders across the entire criminal justice process, starting with investigation and moving through prosecution, sentencing, reentry, supervision, and treatment in the community. The program highlighted several principles that were expected to be woven throughout the system: a strong focus on victims' needs and safety, collaboration and information sharing across agencies and disciplines, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs, specialized training specific to sexual offending and sex offender management, and public awareness and education about prevention and protection. A key structural requirement under Part A was the creation of a multidisciplinary sex offender management team, bringing together stakeholders that reflect those principles and the full continuum of case processing and community management.
Part A was also organized into two phases. Phase I focused on assessment and planning, meaning the jurisdiction would examine how it currently manages sex offenders, identify what resources and programs already exist that could support the Comprehensive Approach, and pinpoint what is missing or needs improvement in order to implement the model effectively. The solicitation allowed up to 25 percent of grant funds to be used for this Phase I assessment and planning work. Phase II covered implementation of the strategy designed in Phase I. Before beginning Phase II activities, the grantee had to submit an implementation plan, a budget request, and a timeline to the SMART Office for review and approval. Phase II also required building out a monitoring and evaluation plan to document what was implemented and what outcomes resulted, and it encouraged jurisdictions to strengthen their ability to collect and analyze relevant data even after the grant period ended.
Part B was limited to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and local units of government. Unlike Part A, which aimed at full implementation of the Comprehensive Approach model as a demonstration, Part B was intended to support improvements to an already existing sex offender management framework. Funding in Part B could be used to address a clearly identified local need or to implement a new or innovative strategy with potential value beyond the applicant jurisdiction. Even though Part B was more about targeted enhancements, applicants still had to show that their current approach reflected core principles aligned with the Comprehensive Approach, specifically: being victim-centered, using specialized knowledge and training, providing public education, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, and maintaining collaboration across relevant partners. Part B applicants were also required to include a monitoring and evaluation plan for the activities they proposed to implement.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 16.203 (Promoting Evidence Integration in Sex Offender Management Discretionary Grant Program). The program anticipated about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,250,000. Individual awards ranged from $50,000 to $250,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The solicitation was posted in late January 2010, with an application closing date of March 18, 2010, and it was later archived in April 2010. Eligible applicant types included state governments, county and city/township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and U.S. territories, with eligibility differing depending on whether the applicant pursued Part A or Part B. For official details, the DOJ SMART Office was the administering entity, and the solicitation listed a program specialist contact for applicant assistance.
FAQs: SMART FY 2010 Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) Grant Program
What is the SMART FY 2010 CASOM Grant Program?
The SMART FY 2010 Comprehensive Approaches to Sex Offender Management (CASOM) Grant Program was a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) discretionary funding opportunity designed to help jurisdictions strengthen how they manage adult and juvenile sex offenders, particularly following release into the community.
What law authorized this grant opportunity?
The program was authorized under 42 U.S.C. 13941 and the DOJ annual Appropriations Act.
What was the main goal of the CASOM program?
The central aim was to improve public safety and reduce sexual reoffending by encouraging jurisdictions to critically assess existing sex offender management policies and practices, identify gaps and needs, and develop practical strategies to address those gaps.
Did the program fund stand-alone or isolated activities?
No. The solicitation emphasized a careful review of current practices and a strategy-driven approach to closing gaps, rather than funding isolated activities without a broader plan.
How was the solicitation structured?
The solicitation had two parts, and applicants were required to choose only one category: Part A or Part B.
What was the overall purpose of Part A versus Part B?
Part A supported demonstration projects in tribal communities (and territories) seeking to implement the full "Comprehensive Approach" model. Part B supported other eligible jurisdictions in enhancing an existing sex offender management framework to address a specific local need or to test an innovative strategy that could inform best practices.
Who was eligible to apply under Part A?
Part A was limited to federally recognized tribal governments and U.S. territories.
Who was eligible to apply under Part B?
Part B was limited to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and local units of government.
What is the "Comprehensive Approach" model described in Part A?
It is a strategic, collaborative approach to managing released sex offenders across the entire criminal justice process, including investigation, prosecution, sentencing, reentry, supervision, and treatment in the community.
What principles were expected to be integrated into the approach?
The solicitation highlighted principles to be woven throughout the system, including a strong focus on victims' needs and safety, collaboration and information sharing across agencies and disciplines, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs, specialized training related to sexual offending and sex offender management, and public awareness and education about prevention and protection.
Was a multidisciplinary team required for Part A?
Yes. Part A required creation of a multidisciplinary sex offender management team that brings together stakeholders reflecting the program principles and the full continuum of case processing and community management.
How did the two-phase structure work under Part A?
Part A was organized into Phase I (assessment and planning) and Phase II (implementation). Phase I focused on examining current management practices, identifying existing resources, and pinpointing missing elements or improvement needs. Phase II focused on implementing the strategy developed during Phase I.
How much of the Part A grant could be used for Phase I assessment and planning?
The solicitation allowed up to 25 percent of grant funds to be used for Phase I assessment and planning activities.
What approvals were required before starting Phase II activities in Part A?
Before beginning Phase II, the grantee had to submit an implementation plan, a budget request, and a timeline to the SMART Office for review and approval.
Were monitoring and evaluation requirements included?
Yes. Part A required building a monitoring and evaluation plan to document what was implemented and what outcomes resulted, and it encouraged strengthening long-term capacity to collect and analyze relevant data. Part B applicants were also required to include a monitoring and evaluation plan for their proposed activities.
What was Part B designed to fund?
Part B was designed to support targeted improvements to an existing sex offender management framework, either to address a clearly identified local need or to implement a new or innovative strategy with potential usefulness as a best practice beyond the applicant jurisdiction.
Did Part B applicants have to align with the Comprehensive Approach principles?
Yes. Even though Part B focused on enhancements rather than full model implementation, applicants still had to show that their current approach reflected core principles aligned with the Comprehensive Approach, including being victim-centered, using specialized knowledge and training, providing public education, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, and maintaining collaboration across relevant partners.
What funding mechanism was used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered as grants and cooperative agreements administered by the DOJ SMART Office.
What was the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed was 16.203 (Promoting Evidence Integration in Sex Offender Management Discretionary Grant Program).
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,250,000.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 to $250,000.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The solicitation stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the solicitation posted and when was the application deadline?
The solicitation was posted in late January 2010, and the application closing date was March 18, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The solicitation was later archived in April 2010.
Which DOJ entity administered the program?
The DOJ SMART Office was the administering entity.
Was there a contact listed for applicant assistance?
Yes. The solicitation listed a program specialist contact for applicant assistance (the name and details are not included in the summary provided here).
What types of governments were mentioned as eligible applicants overall?
Eligible applicant types mentioned included state governments, county and city/township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and U.S. territories, with eligibility depending on whether the applicant applied under Part A or Part B.
Did the program address both adult and juvenile sex offender management?
Yes. The program aimed to strengthen management of both adult and juvenile sex offenders, especially after release into the community.
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