Opportunity Information: Apply for SMART 2016 8954
Apply for SMART 2016 8954
- The USDOJ-OJP-SMART in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SMART FY 2016 Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Workshops and National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability Planning Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.750.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 29, 2015 and posted on Dec 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having 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, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The SMART FY 2016 Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Workshops and National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability Planning Project is a discretionary U.S. Department of Justice funding opportunity administered through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) by the SMART Office (Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking). The core purpose of the award is to support the planning and coordination work needed to deliver up to three regional SORNA workshops, organize a National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability, and help plan related events recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the Adam Walsh Act. While the cooperative agreement award was expected to be made in 2016, the opportunity anticipates that the national symposium itself would take place later, in 2018, which signals that the project is focused on longer-horizon planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and program design rather than only immediate event delivery.
Substantively, the project is tied directly to implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Adam Walsh Protection and Safety Act of 2006, specifically Subtitle A of Title I, known as SORNA. Through these workshops and the national symposium, DOJ’s intent is to strengthen how jurisdictions carry out sex offender registration and notification requirements and how they manage accountability practices in a consistent, informed way. The audiences implied by the program purpose include states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and certain federally recognized Indian tribes, since these are the jurisdictions responsible for implementing and sustaining SORNA-related requirements. In practical terms, the planned convenings would be expected to support knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and alignment on policy and operational issues connected to registration systems, monitoring, compliance, and interagency coordination.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, this opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means DOJ anticipates substantial involvement in the project’s direction, deliverables, or execution compared with a more hands-off grant. The expected number of awards is one, indicating that DOJ planned to select a single lead applicant to manage planning and coordination across all listed convenings (the regional workshops, the national symposium, and anniversary-related events). The award ceiling is $750,000, setting the maximum amount available under this solicitation.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and other entities as further clarified in the solicitation’s eligibility text. The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the CFDA number listed for the program is 16.750, which is associated with SMART Office activities.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the opportunity was posted and created on December 29, 2015, with an application closing date of February 18, 2016 (both the original and current closing date are the same). The funding opportunity number is SMART 2016 8954, and the title reflects its focus on SORNA workshops and a national symposium planning effort. Finally, DOJ notes that additional funding in subsequent years may be made available to support future SORNA workshops and conferences, but that continuation is not automatic and would depend on the selected grantee’s performance, the results of evaluations, and the availability of funds. This makes the initial award an entry point into a potentially multi-year effort to sustain national and regional convenings that help jurisdictions implement and maintain SORNA requirements over time.
FAQs: SMART FY 2016 SORNA Workshops and National Symposium Planning Project
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) funding opportunity administered through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) by the SMART Office (Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking). The project is titled the SMART FY 2016 Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Workshops and National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability Planning Project.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to support the planning and coordination work needed to deliver up to three regional SORNA workshops, organize a National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability, and help plan related events recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the Adam Walsh Act.
Is this grant focused on planning, implementation, or both?
Based on the description, the project is heavily focused on planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and program design. While the cooperative agreement was expected to be made in 2016, the national symposium itself was anticipated to occur later (in 2018), which signals longer-horizon coordination rather than only immediate event delivery.
How many regional workshops are planned?
The project supports delivering up to three regional SORNA workshops.
What national event does this project support?
The project supports organizing a National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability.
How does this project relate to SORNA and the Adam Walsh Act?
The project is tied directly to implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Adam Walsh Protection and Safety Act of 2006, specifically Subtitle A of Title I, known as SORNA. DOJ’s intent is to strengthen how jurisdictions carry out sex offender registration and notification requirements and how they manage accountability practices in a consistent, informed way.
Who is the intended audience or beneficiaries of the workshops and symposium?
The audiences implied by the program purpose include states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and certain federally recognized Indian tribes, since these are the jurisdictions responsible for implementing and sustaining SORNA-related requirements. The convenings are expected to support knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and alignment on policy and operational issues connected to registration systems, monitoring, compliance, and interagency coordination.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means DOJ anticipates substantial involvement in the project’s direction, deliverables, or execution compared with a more hands-off grant.
How many awards does DOJ expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one. This indicates DOJ planned to select a single lead applicant to manage planning and coordination across the regional workshops, the national symposium, and anniversary-related events.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $750,000, which is the maximum amount available under this solicitation.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.750, which is associated with SMART Office activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Other entities as further clarified in the solicitation’s eligibility text
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was February 18, 2016. The information notes that both the original and current closing date are the same.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SMART 2016 8954.
Does this opportunity suggest work beyond the initial award period?
Yes. DOJ notes that additional funding in subsequent years may be made available to support future SORNA workshops and conferences. However, continuation is not automatic and would depend on the selected grantee’s performance, the results of evaluations, and the availability of funds.
What would the selected grantee be expected to coordinate?
The single selected awardee would be expected to manage planning and coordination across all listed convenings: up to three regional SORNA workshops, the National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability, and events recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the Adam Walsh Act.
What kinds of topics or issues are these convenings expected to address?
The description emphasizes supporting jurisdictions in implementation and maintenance of SORNA requirements, with convenings that facilitate knowledge-sharing and alignment on policy and operational issues connected to registration systems, monitoring, compliance, and interagency coordination.
Why is the award described as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
The opportunity is described as a cooperative agreement because DOJ anticipates substantial involvement in the project’s direction, deliverables, or execution. In practice, that generally means closer federal engagement than a traditional grant structure.
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