Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2685
Apply for BJA 2010 2685
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smart Policing Evidence Based Law Enforcement Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 14, 2010 and posted on Apr 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2010. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Smart Policing Evidence Based Law Enforcement Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2010 2685) was a FY 2010 discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its central goal was to strengthen data-driven, evidence-based policing by helping law enforcement agencies design and put into practice responses that are effective, cost-conscious, and innovative when faced with sudden or unusually large spikes in crime. The program focus was not limited to overall crime increases; it also explicitly covered sharp increases in particular crime types within an agency's jurisdiction, such as a surge in robberies, burglaries, gang violence, drug-related offenses, or other localized patterns that require a targeted strategy.
This opportunity was funded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738), which is the primary federal funding stream supporting state and local criminal justice efforts across the full spectrum of the justice system. The announcement highlighted the statutory basis for setting aside a portion of JAG funds, noting that the Attorney General may reserve up to 5 percent of JAG funding for grants to states or units of local government when necessary to combat or respond to precipitous or extraordinary increases in crime (referencing 42 U.S.C. 3751(a) and 42 U.S.C. 3756). In practical terms, this set-aside authority is what allowed BJA to run a competitive, targeted solicitation aimed specifically at jurisdictions experiencing unusual crime pressures and needing a rapid, evidence-informed approach.
Eligible applicants were limited to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies (the listing in the source data points to a clarification field, but the narrative eligibility statement is explicit). The funding instrument type was a grant, the opportunity category was discretionary, and it fell under the broader activity area of law, justice, and legal services. The award ceiling was $300,000, with no stated award floor, meaning proposals could request up to $300,000 and potentially less depending on the scope of the plan and BJA priorities. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers for agencies that may not have spare local funds to meet a match.
Timing details reflect the FY 2010 solicitation window: it was posted and created on April 14, 2010, with an original and final closing date of June 3, 2010, and it was archived on July 3, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to technical application support (Al Roddy) at 202-353-1881. Overall, the initiative was designed to push agencies toward strategies grounded in analysis and measurable results, encouraging policing approaches that use data and research methods to diagnose a crime spike, deploy resources more strategically, and test interventions that can demonstrate what works while keeping costs in check.
Smart Policing Evidence Based Law Enforcement Initiative (BJA 2010 2685) FAQs
What is the Smart Policing Evidence Based Law Enforcement Initiative (BJA 2010 2685)?
It was a FY 2010 discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) designed to strengthen data-driven, evidence-based policing. The intent was to help law enforcement agencies design and implement responses that are effective, cost-conscious, and innovative when faced with sudden or unusually large spikes in crime.
What was the main goal of this initiative?
The central goal was to promote data-driven and evidence-based policing by supporting agencies in creating and putting into practice targeted strategies to respond to extraordinary or rapid increases in crime, while emphasizing measurable results and efficient use of resources.
What kinds of crime problems did the program aim to address?
The program was not limited to broad, overall crime increases. It also explicitly covered sharp increases in specific crime types within a jurisdiction, such as surges in robberies, burglaries, gang violence, drug-related offenses, or other localized patterns requiring a targeted strategy.
Was this program focused only on long-term crime trends?
No. The program specifically targeted sudden or unusually large spikes in crime, including precipitous or extraordinary increases that create immediate operational pressure for a jurisdiction.
What funding program supported this opportunity?
This opportunity was funded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738), which is a primary federal funding stream supporting state and local criminal justice efforts across the justice system.
Why was BJA able to run a targeted solicitation for jurisdictions with crime spikes?
The announcement referenced statutory authority allowing the Attorney General to reserve up to 5 percent of JAG funding for grants to states or units of local government when necessary to combat or respond to precipitous or extraordinary increases in crime (42 U.S.C. 3751(a) and 42 U.S.C. 3756). This set-aside authority enabled a competitive, targeted solicitation for jurisdictions facing unusual crime pressures.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants were limited to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
Was this a discretionary or formula opportunity?
This opportunity category was discretionary.
What was the activity area for this grant opportunity?
It fell under the broader activity area of law, justice, and legal services.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $300,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated. Proposals could request up to $300,000 and potentially less depending on the scope of the plan and BJA priorities.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
When was the solicitation posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 14, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was June 3, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on July 3, 2010, and the closing date was June 3, 2010.
What did the initiative encourage agencies to do in practice?
It encouraged agencies to use data and research methods to diagnose a crime spike, deploy resources more strategically, and test interventions that could demonstrate what works, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes and cost-conscious approaches.
Did the program emphasize innovation?
Yes. The initiative described its goal as supporting responses that are effective, cost-conscious, and innovative, particularly under conditions of sudden or unusually large crime increases.
Who could applicants contact for technical application support?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to technical application support: Al Roddy at 202-353-1881.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was BJA 2010 2685.
Which federal agency administered the program?
The program was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
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