BJS FY24 Federal Law Enforcement Agency Deaths in Custody Reporting Program, 2024-2026
ID: 353978Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Statistics (USDOJ-OJP-BJS)

Award Range

$150K - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Information and Statistics

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353978

Additional Information

https://bjs.ojp.gov/document/fy24fdcrp2426_sol.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is inviting applications for the FY24 Federal Law Enforcement Agency Deaths in Custody Reporting Program, which will run from 2024 to 2026. This program aims to collect comprehensive data on individuals who die while in the custody of federal law enforcement agencies, enhancing existing efforts to monitor arrest-related deaths and fatalities occurring in detention facilities. The initiative is crucial for promoting civil rights, increasing access to justice, and building trust between law enforcement and communities. The total estimated funding for this program is $300,000, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $300,000, and applications must be submitted by July 2, 2024. For further details, interested parties can contact BJS at AskBJS@usdoj.gov or refer to the full announcement available at the provided link.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AskBJS@usdoj.gov
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