BJA FY24 Invited to Apply- Initiatives that Support Law Enforcement
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Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is inviting applications for the FY24 Initiatives that Support Law Enforcement, aimed at enhancing training and technical assistance for law enforcement innovation and crime reduction. This opportunity is specifically open to applicants who have received an official invitation letter from BJA, including organizations such as the Institute for Intergovernmental Research and the Police Executive Research Forum, among others. The initiative is crucial for supporting state, local, tribal, and territorial criminal justice agencies in their efforts to improve public safety and community relations. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is September 20, 2024, with a funding ceiling of $3,900,000 and an expected six awards to be granted. For further inquiries, applicants can reach out via email at grants@ncjrs.gov.

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