BJA FY24 Invited to Apply- Continuation of the Justice for All: Statewide Strategic Planning Training and Technical Assistance Project
ID: 356516Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is inviting applications for the continuation of the Justice for All: Statewide Strategic Planning Training and Technical Assistance Project, aimed at enhancing statewide strategic planning to inform resource allocation under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This cooperative agreement seeks to provide training and technical assistance to state and local jurisdictions, building on the initiatives established by the Justice for All Act of 2004 and its reauthorization in 2016. The program is critical for supporting jurisdictions in effectively utilizing their resources to improve justice outcomes. Interested applicants, particularly the National Criminal Justice Association, should note that the estimated total program funding is $2 million, with a closing date for applications set for October 8, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Tarasa Napolitano at tarasa.napolitano@usdoj.gov.

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