Funding
As funding becomes available from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the funding
announcements will be posted to this page. Click on a URL below to view the full
grant announcement, which contains detailed information about the opportunity, applicant
eligibility, application requirements, and directions on how to apply.
Current Opportunities:
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Charles Colson Task Force on Federal Corrections FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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BJA is seeking applications to provide technical assistance to the Charles Colson Task Force on Federal Corrections, a nine-person, bipartisan, blue ribbon commission to address challenges in the federal corrections system.
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03/12/2014
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Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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The program is designed to provide national support and improve the capacity of state, local, and tribal criminal justice systems to address intellectual property criminal enforcement, including prosecution, prevention, training, and technical assistance.
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03/13/2014
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Solicitation
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Second Chance Act Technology Career Training Program for Incarcerated Adults and Juveniles FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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This program provides funding to states, units of local government, territories, and federally recognized Indian tribes to support the education, training, mentoring, support services, and job placement for incarcerated/detained adults and juveniles in a technology field.
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03/17/2014
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National Initiatives: Law Enforcement and Missing Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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This program focuses on developing community partnerships to assist law enforcement in locating and working with missing persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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03/17/2014
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National Training and Technical Assistance: Intellectual Property Enforcement Program FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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BJA is seeking a provider to deliver, nationwide, a wide range of training and technical assistance services to law enforcement agencies participating in the Intellectual Property Enforcement Program.
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03/17/2014
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Solicitation
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Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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This program is designed to improve outcomes for adults with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders through the screening and assessment of incarcerated individuals, availability of some pre-release programming, leading to the provision of appropriate evidence-based services and treatment after incarceration.
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03/18/2014
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Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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This program provides resources to state, local, and tribal governments and state, local, and tribal courts to establish or enhance drug court services, coordination, offender management, and recovery support services.
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03/18/2014
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Solicitation
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PREA Program: Demonstration Projects to Establish “Zero Tolerance” Cultures for Sexual Assault in Correctional Facilities FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Program provides resources to state, tribal, and local governments to implement comprehensive approaches to address the detection, prevention, and response to sexual abuse within confinement environments.
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03/20/2014
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FY 2014 Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)
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The Department of Justice's CTAS provides funding to support public safety, victim services, and crime prevention improvements for American Indian and Alaska Native governments.
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03/24/2014
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Solicitation
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Justice Information Sharing Solutions Implementation Program FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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This program seeks to support implementation of justice information sharing solutions that address critical challenges currently faced by state, local, and tribal criminal justice agencies. The JIS solutions implemented under this solicitation should leverage one or more of the components of the Global Standards Package and support criminal justice policies, practices, and programs that are data-driven and evidence-based.
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04/01/2014
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Smart Supervision: Reducing Prison Populations, Saving Money, and Creating Safer Communities FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
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This progran will provide resources to states, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribes to develop more effective and evidence-based probation and parole practices that effectively address individuals’ needs and reduce recidivism.
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04/07/2014
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Solicitation
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Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program FY 2014 Formula Grant Announcement
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The RSAT Program assists states and local governments to develop and implement substance abuse treatment programs in state, local, and tribal correctional and detention facilities.
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04/14/2014
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Solicitation
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John R. Justice (JRJ) FY 2014 Program Application Guidance
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The JRJ Grant Program provides loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to continued employment as public defenders and prosecutors.
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04/14/2014
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Application Guidance
FAQs
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View prior years’ funding opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following are some frequently asked questions concerning BJA funding:
What does BJA look for when reviewing grant applications?
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Is guidance available on the BJA funding process and the submission of funding applications?
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How can I become a peer reviewer for BJA?
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Who is eligible for a BJA grant?
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Grant Awards
Current and prior year BJA grant awards can be accessed on the following OJP funding pages:
Examples of Funded Applications:
See the following pages to view examples of previously awarded applications:
Funding from Other Agencies:
You can access information about funding opportunities from other OJP agencies and
bureaus by visiting the Open
Solicitations section of the OJP site. Additionally, the Federal government's
Grants.gov website serves as a central storehouse
for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately
$500 billion in annual awards.
Important Links
Following are several links to websites and resources that may be of use to you
when applying for and/or after receiving BJA funds:
