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- The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Center, 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.550 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 22, 2013 and posted on Jan 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State SACs are the only entities eligible to apply for funds under the SJS program. General applicants must meet the requirements for a SAC as specified in these guidelines. The applicant SAC must be authorized by state legislation or executive order. The SAC must be a nonpartisan professional organization, serving all branches of the criminal justice system and all levels of government in the state and the general public. Objectivity, independence, and visibility are important considerations in determining its placement in the state government. It is desirable that the SAC not be part of an agency that has line responsibilities in criminal justice programs if the SAC is located in such an agency (e.g., state police, department of corrections, or administrative office of the courts), special provisions must be made to ensure the SAC s broad mission, objectivity, independence, and visibility. These provisions must be documented in each application for funding. Examples of such provisions are letters of agreement from agencies that deal with other aspects of criminal justice in the state, or a SAC advisory board that includes policy level officials of such agencies. The SAC must inform BJS of any substantive changes in these provisions, such as changes in the structure of the advisory board or revisions in the scope of letters of agreement. Applications for SAC funding must contain an explanation of the placement of the SAC within the state organization structure, including the SAC s relationship to the governors office, to other relevant state agencies, and any other organizations included as recipients of funds in the application. A current list of SAC s in each state is available at www.jrsa.org/sac/saclist.html. The SAC must be staffed by professionals skilled in the application of statistical methods and techniques, including a SAC director whose background includes the education and experience appropriate to the position. SAC staff should be familiar with the factors, issues, and processes involved in crime and the criminal justice system. Each application must identify the SAC director and other key personnel and must provide brief summaries of their qualifications. However, a duplicate qualification summary need not be provided if it was submitted as part of an earlier application. In the case of vacant positions, job descriptions must be provided. If the SAC directorship becomes vacant after an award is made, the recipient agency must notify BJS, and submit the position description and required qualifications to be used in recruiting a replacement. When a replacement is designated, a resume of the individuals qualifications must be submitted to BJS for approval. It is permissible for some or all of the work to be performed under the SAC s overall direction by other persons or organizations, such as other state agencies, universities, nonprofit research firms, and private consultants. If work will be performed outside of the SAC, the application must include the qualifications of those performing the work. A SAC that wishes to apply for funds in cooperation with another organization but lacks the authority to transfer funds to the cooperating organization should contact its BJS state monitor.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 State Justice Statistics (SJS) Program for Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) grant opportunity that supports state and territorial SACs in collecting, analyzing, and reporting crime and justice data for use by federal, state, and local decision-makers. The program traces back to 1972, when BJS and its predecessor agency began investing in state-level statistical capacity so jurisdictions could produce reliable justice statistics and share comparable information nationally. The core idea is practical: when states have strong in-house analytic capability, they can answer urgent policy questions, track trends, support program planning, and give communities and agencies credible data on issues like crime, drugs, victim services, and how the justice system is functioning.
The SJS program is structured to maintain and strengthen each participating state or territorys ability to address criminal justice issues through data. Funding is described as limited and is generally intended to support several interconnected functions: coordinating statistical activities across a state, carrying out targeted research and analysis (including estimating the effects of legislative or policy changes), and serving as a key liaison between BJS and the state agencies that provide data for national collections. In other words, SACs are not only expected to publish their own state-focused analyses, but also to help the national statistical system work better by improving the flow, quality, and usability of data coming from respondent agencies within their jurisdictions.
Applicants are expected to propose specific work that addresses defined issues and identifies the organizations involved. Each year BJS designates topic areas for analysis under what the announcement calls SJS Program Themes, and applicants are encouraged to align their projects with one or more of these themes. If none of the designated themes fit a states needs, the SAC can propose another topic or statistical activity that is of critical importance to that jurisdiction. These themes are not chosen by BJS alone; they are selected jointly by BJS, the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA), and selected SAC directors, with an emphasis on issues that matter to criminal justice practitioners right now. JRSA also supports the program ecosystem by publishing reports tied to SJS themes and convening an annual conference where SACs can share methods, findings, and lessons learned. Beyond analysis projects, some SJS priorities are explicitly about building or improving infrastructure that helps SACs collect and disseminate information to state, national, and even international audiences.
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant), under the Information and Statistics activity category. BJS anticipated up to 50 awards. The CFDA number is 16.550, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The solicitation was posted January 22, 2013, with an application deadline of March 27, 2013, and an archive date of April 26, 2013.
Eligibility is restricted: only State Statistical Analysis Centers are eligible applicants. To qualify, an applicant must meet SAC requirements laid out in the guidelines, including formal authorization by state legislation or executive order. SACs are expected to be nonpartisan, professional entities that serve all branches of the criminal justice system, all levels of government in the state, and the general public. The announcement stresses governance values like objectivity, independence, and visibility, which also influence where the SAC sits within state government. It is considered preferable for a SAC not to be housed in an agency that has direct line responsibilities for criminal justice operations; if it is located in such an agency (for example, state police, corrections, or a court administrative office), the application must document special provisions that protect the SACs broad mission and independence. Examples include letters of agreement with other criminal justice agencies or an advisory board composed of policy-level officials representing multiple parts of the system. SACs are also required to notify BJS if these provisions change in any substantive way.
Applications must clearly explain the SACs placement in the state organizational structure and describe its relationships to the governors office, relevant state agencies, and any other organizations receiving funds under the proposal. Staffing capacity is another key requirement: SACs must be staffed by professionals with statistical and methodological expertise and should have familiarity with crime and justice system processes. Each application must identify the SAC director and key personnel and summarize qualifications, with job descriptions provided for any vacant roles. If a SAC director position becomes vacant after an award, the recipient must inform BJS and submit recruitment qualifications for approval, then later provide the selected candidates resume for BJS review.
While SACs are the primary eligible entities, the solicitation allows work to be carried out under the SACs direction by partner organizations such as other state agencies, universities, nonprofit research organizations, or consultants. If outside organizations will perform part of the work, the application must include their qualifications. The announcement also notes that SACs that want to apply in cooperation with another organization but lack authority to transfer funds should coordinate with their BJS state monitor to address administrative constraints.
Administrative details included in the posting identify the sponsor as the Bureau of Justice Statistics and list a program contact for access issues: Cathy Maston, Management and Program Analyst, at 202-307-5992. The full solicitation was linked through BJS at the time of release under Funding Opportunity Number BJS 2013 3492, titled State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Center, 2013.
FY 2013 State Justice Statistics (SJS) Program for Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs): FAQs
What is the FY 2013 State Justice Statistics (SJS) Program?
The FY 2013 State Justice Statistics (SJS) Program is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) grant opportunity that supports state and territorial Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) in collecting, analyzing, and reporting crime and justice data for use by federal, state, and local decision-makers.
Who runs and funds this opportunity?
The sponsor is the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Information and Statistics activity category.
What is the main purpose of the SJS program?
The program is intended to maintain and strengthen each participating state or territory's ability to address criminal justice issues through data. It supports practical, in-house analytic capability so jurisdictions can answer policy questions, track trends, support planning, and provide credible justice statistics to communities and agencies.
What kinds of activities does SJS funding generally support?
Funding is described as limited and generally intended to support interconnected functions such as coordinating statistical activities across a state, conducting targeted research and analysis (including estimating the effects of legislative or policy changes), and serving as a liaison between BJS and state agencies that provide data for national collections.
Does the SJS program focus only on state-level reports?
No. SACs are expected to publish state-focused analyses and also help improve the national statistical system by improving the flow, quality, and usability of data coming from respondent agencies within their jurisdictions.
Are applicants required to propose specific work?
Yes. Applicants are expected to propose specific work that addresses defined issues and identifies the organizations involved.
What are the "SJS Program Themes" mentioned in the announcement?
Each year, BJS designates topic areas for analysis called SJS Program Themes. Applicants are encouraged to align their projects with one or more of these themes.
Can a SAC propose a project that is not one of the designated SJS Program Themes?
Yes. If none of the designated themes fit a state's needs, the SAC may propose another topic or statistical activity that is of critical importance to that jurisdiction.
Who selects the SJS Program Themes?
The themes are selected jointly by BJS, the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA), and selected SAC directors, with emphasis on issues important to criminal justice practitioners.
What role does JRSA play in the SJS program?
JRSA supports the program ecosystem by publishing reports tied to SJS themes and convening an annual conference where SACs can share methods, findings, and lessons learned.
Does the opportunity support infrastructure improvements?
Yes. Beyond analysis projects, some SJS priorities explicitly include building or improving infrastructure that helps SACs collect and disseminate information to state, national, and international audiences.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant) under the Information and Statistics activity category.
How many awards did BJS anticipate making?
BJS anticipated up to 50 awards.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 16.550.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to State Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) only.
What are the basic qualification requirements for a SAC to apply?
To qualify, an applicant must meet SAC requirements laid out in the guidelines, including formal authorization by state legislation or executive order.
What governance values are emphasized for SACs?
The announcement stresses that SACs are expected to be nonpartisan, professional entities serving all branches of the criminal justice system, all levels of government in the state, and the general public. It also emphasizes objectivity, independence, and visibility.
Does it matter where the SAC is housed within state government?
Yes. It is considered preferable for a SAC not to be housed in an agency with direct line responsibilities for criminal justice operations. If it is located in such an agency (such as state police, corrections, or a court administrative office), the application must document special provisions that protect the SAC's broad mission and independence.
What are examples of "special provisions" that protect SAC independence?
Examples provided include letters of agreement with other criminal justice agencies or an advisory board composed of policy-level officials representing multiple parts of the criminal justice system.
Do SACs have to report changes to their independence provisions?
Yes. SACs are required to notify BJS if these provisions change in any substantive way.
What organizational details must be included in an application?
Applications must clearly explain the SAC's placement in the state organizational structure and describe its relationships to the governor's office, relevant state agencies, and any other organizations receiving funds under the proposal.
What staffing requirements apply to SACs under this solicitation?
SACs must be staffed by professionals with statistical and methodological expertise and should have familiarity with crime and justice system processes.
What personnel information must the application include?
Each application must identify the SAC director and key personnel and summarize qualifications. Job descriptions must be provided for any vacant roles.
What happens if the SAC director position becomes vacant after an award is made?
If the SAC director position becomes vacant after an award, the recipient must inform BJS, submit recruitment qualifications for approval, and later provide the selected candidate's resume for BJS review.
Can partner organizations participate in the work under this grant?
Yes. While SACs are the eligible applicants, work may be carried out under the SAC's direction by partner organizations such as other state agencies, universities, nonprofit research organizations, or consultants.
What must be included if outside organizations will perform part of the work?
If outside organizations will perform part of the work, the application must include their qualifications.
What if a SAC wants to apply in cooperation with another organization but lacks authority to transfer funds?
The announcement notes that SACs in this situation should coordinate with their BJS state monitor to address administrative constraints.
What was the posting date for this solicitation?
The solicitation was posted January 22, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 27, 2013.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was April 26, 2013.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJS 2013 3492.
What is the title of the funding opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis Center, 2013."
Who is the listed contact for access issues?
The posting lists Cathy Maston, Management and Program Analyst, as a contact for access issues at 202-307-5992.
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