Opportunity Information: Apply for SMART 2009 2071
Apply for SMART 2009 2071
- The Department of Justice in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SMART Office Fiscal Year 2009 Adam Walsh Act Implementation Act Grant 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 Mar 6, 2009 and posted on Feb 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2009. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SMART Office Fiscal Year 2009 Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number SMART 2009 2071) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice to help jurisdictions meet the implementation requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), a key title under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. The core purpose of the program was to support states and federally recognized tribal governments as they developed, upgraded, or expanded the legal frameworks, policies, and operational systems needed to run SORNA-compliant sex offender registration and notification programs.
The program focused on strengthening two central SORNA expectations. First, it reinforced that covered jurisdictions must maintain a functioning sex offender registry that meets specific federal standards. Second, it supported efforts to ensure that sex offenders register and keep their registration current in every jurisdiction where they live, work, or attend school. In practical terms, the grant was aimed at helping jurisdictions build the capacity to track registrants accurately across changing addresses and circumstances, and to ensure that registration obligations follow offenders across jurisdictional lines rather than stopping at state or tribal boundaries.
A major emphasis of SORNA implementation is the content and quality of registry information and the processes used to verify it. Accordingly, the opportunity highlighted registry requirements such as collecting specified categories of information, applying federally defined registration durations, and conducting in-person verification of offender identity. These elements are intended to make registries more reliable, improve the integrity of the data available to law enforcement and the public, and reduce the likelihood that registrants can evade supervision through outdated or incomplete records. The program also referenced participation in the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website, which serves as a national portal that links public sex offender registry information and helps provide more consistent access to information across jurisdictions.
Eligible applicants were limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The grant did not require cost sharing or matching funds, lowering the barrier for jurisdictions that needed support to make system, policy, or process improvements. Awards could be up to $300,000 per award, with no stated award floor, which allowed for both smaller targeted projects and larger implementation pushes depending on a jurisdiction's needs and readiness level.
Key timeline details show that the opportunity was posted on February 12, 2009, with an application closing date of March 30, 2009, and an archive date of April 29, 2009. The CFDA listing associated with the program was 16.750 (Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program), and the funding activity category fell under Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the program's focus on compliance, enforcement capability, and public safety infrastructure.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Jacqueline OReilly, Grant Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 202 514 5024 or by email at jacqueline.oreilly@usdoj.gov. The full solicitation was also referenced through an additional information link hosted by the Office of Justice Programs SMART Office.
FAQs: SMART Office FY 2009 Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (SMART 2009 2071)
What is this grant opportunity?
The SMART Office Fiscal Year 2009 Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number SMART 2009 2071) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice. It was designed to help jurisdictions meet implementation requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), a key title under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program supported states and federally recognized tribal governments as they developed, upgraded, or expanded the legal frameworks, policies, and operational systems needed to run SORNA-compliant sex offender registration and notification programs.
What kinds of jurisdictions were the grant intended to support?
The opportunity was intended to support covered jurisdictions implementing SORNA requirements, specifically through improvements to registry operations, policy, processes, and the supporting legal framework.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Were local governments, nonprofits, or individuals eligible to apply?
No. Based on the eligibility information provided, only state governments and federally recognized tribal governments were eligible applicants.
What did the program emphasize as core SORNA expectations?
The program focused on strengthening two central expectations: (1) jurisdictions must maintain a functioning sex offender registry that meets specific federal standards, and (2) sex offenders must register and keep their registration current in every jurisdiction where they live, work, or attend school.
What practical problem was the grant aiming to address?
In practical terms, the funding aimed to help jurisdictions build capacity to track registrants accurately as they change addresses and circumstances, and to support the idea that registration obligations follow offenders across jurisdictional lines rather than stopping at state or tribal boundaries.
What registry-related requirements were highlighted?
The opportunity highlighted requirements tied to the content and quality of registry information and the processes used to verify it, including collecting specified categories of information, applying federally defined registration durations, and conducting in-person verification of offender identity.
Why does the program stress data quality and verification processes?
These elements are intended to make registries more reliable, improve the integrity of the data available to law enforcement and the public, and reduce the likelihood that registrants can evade supervision through outdated or incomplete records.
Does the program mention any national public registry website?
Yes. The opportunity referenced participation in the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website, described as a national portal that links public sex offender registry information and supports more consistent access to information across jurisdictions.
What is the maximum award amount?
Awards could be up to $300,000 per award.
Was there a minimum (award floor) stated?
No stated award floor was provided in the information given. This suggests the opportunity could support both smaller targeted projects and larger implementation efforts depending on a jurisdiction's needs and readiness.
Was cost sharing or a funding match required?
No. The grant did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program was 16.750 (Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program).
What funding activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 30, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 29, 2009.
Who was the listed contact for help or questions?
The contact listed was Jacqueline OReilly, Grant Program Specialist.
How could applicants reach the listed contact?
Jacqueline OReilly could be reached by phone at 202 514 5024 or by email at jacqueline.oreilly@usdoj.gov.
Where could someone find the full solicitation?
The full solicitation was referenced through an additional information link hosted by the Office of Justice Programs SMART Office.
What types of activities or improvements were the grant meant to support?
Based on the description, the grant supported development, upgrades, or expansion of legal frameworks, policies, and operational systems needed to operate a SORNA-compliant registry and notification program, including improvements tied to registry information content, registration duration application, and in-person identity verification processes.
What broader public safety goal is reflected in the program design?
The program reflects a public safety goal of improving compliance, enforcement capability, and registry integrity so that sex offender registration and notification functions reliably across jurisdictions and provides accurate information for law enforcement and the public.
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