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Bureau of Justice Assistance

FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES

BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE • OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS

March 31, 2021

Kristen Mahoney, Acting Director


Important Submission Guidelines!

Applicants must submit the required documents in Grants.gov by the Grants.gov deadline to proceed with the final application submission in JustGrants. Applicants will not be able to finalize their application in JustGrants if the Grants.gov deadline is missed. Applicants are encouraged to submit all application materials at least 48-72 hours prior to application deadlines to allow time to correct any problems or errors.


AVAILABLE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities

This program provides funding to law enforcement and other public safety agencies to implement locative technologies that track missing individuals, and it provides funding to such agencies and partnering nonprofit organizations to develop or operate programs to prevent wandering, increase vulnerable individuals’ safety, and facilitate rescues.

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Grants.gov Deadline: March 17, 2021 
JustGrants Deadline: April 9, 2021

Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy

This program assists state, local and tribal jurisdictions in preventing and reducing intellectual property theft and related crime.

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Grants.gov Deadline: March 16, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 9, 2021

Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

This program assists state, local, and tribal efforts to break the cycle of drug addiction and violence by reducing the demand for, use, and illegal trafficking of controlled substances.

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Grants.gov Deadline: March 19, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 9, 2021

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program

This program assists states with developing and implementing residential substance abuse treatment programs within state correctional facilities, as well as within local correctional and detention facilities, in which inmates are incarcerated for a period of time sufficient to permit substance abuse treatment.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 13, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 27, 2021

John R. Justice (JRJ) Program

This program provides student loan repayment assistance for local, state, and federal public defenders and local and state prosecutors who commit to extended service in those roles.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 13, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 27, 2021

Adult Drug Court & Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program

This program provides resources to state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments to enhance drug court programs and systems for nonviolent offenders and veterans with addictions, including stimulant and opioid abuse and overdose.

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Grants.gov deadline: March 31, 2021
JustGrants deadline: April 14, 2021

Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JIS TTA) Program

This program assists state, local, and tribal jurisdictions in reducing crime and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system through more effective information sharing, multiagency collaboration, and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based strategies.

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Grants.gov deadline: April 5, 2021
JustGrants deadline: April 19, 2021

Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)

This Department of Justice solicitation provides federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia an opportunity to apply for funding to aid in developing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to public safety and victimization.

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Grants.gov Deadline: March 16, 2021 
JustGrants Deadline: April 20, 2021

Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Program

This program provides civil and criminal legal assistance to low-income individuals, Indian tribes, and tribal justice systems to support the development and enhancement of tribal justice systems and access to those systems.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 7, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 21, 2021

Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Initiative

This program assists tribes with renovation, expansion, and permanent modular projects to address tribal justice system infrastructure needs.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 7, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 21, 2021

Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Site Based and Training and Technical Assistance Program

This program supports Wrongful Conviction Review entities providing high quality and efficient post-conviction representation for defendants in post-conviction claims of innocence.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 7, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 21, 2021

Smart Prosecution – Innovative Prosecution Solutions

The purpose of this program is to provide state, local, and tribal prosecutors with funding to secure resources that will help reduce crime and increase public safety.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 12, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 26, 2021

Innovations in Reentry Initiative: Building System Capacity & Testing Strategies to Reduce Recidivism

This opportunity provides state and local jurisdictions and Indian tribes with the resources to identify assets and gaps in their reentry systems and improve their overall approach to reentry.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 13, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 27, 2021

Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program

Through this opportunity, BJA is seeking applications to implement or expand on reentry programs that demonstrate strong partnerships with corrections, parole, probation, and other reentry service providers.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 13, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 27, 2021

Smart Probation: Innovations in Supervision Initiative

This program will fund state, local, and tribal community corrections agencies to improve supervision capacity to prevent recidivism and reduce crime in their jurisdictions.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 13, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 27, 2021

Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative

This program provides funding for state, local, and tribal governments to enhance or implement performance-based and outcomes-based contracts with reentry, permanent supportive housing, or recovery housing providers to reduce recidivism and address the substance use disorders impacting formerly incarcerated people.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 16, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: April 30, 2021

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program

Under this program, payments are made to states and units of local government that incur certain types of costs due to incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens during a specific 12-month reporting period.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 19, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: May 3, 2021

Implementing the PREA Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities

This program provides funding for projects designed to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement facilities, and to achieve and maintain compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 20, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: May 4, 2021

Safeguarding Correctional Facilities and Public Safety by Addressing Contraband Cellphones Program

The purpose of this program is to enhance, test, implement, and evaluate policies, practices, and technology to address and reduce the use of contraband cellphones in correctional facilities.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 22, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: May 6, 2021

Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program

The goal of this solicitation is to invest in jurisdictions with significant crime challenges that want long-term solutions, incorporating all four elements of the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation model.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 26, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: May 10, 2021

Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Training and Technical Assistance Program

This program provides support to state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecutors in their investigation and prosecution of cold case murders associated with civil rights violations.

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Grants.gov Deadline: April 27, 2021
JustGrants Deadline: May 11, 2021

 

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Register for upcoming JustGrants funding webinars to learn more about how to submit an application for DOJ funding:

If you are unable to attend, access the presentation slides or watch a recording of a previously held session to learn more about the application process for OJP and DOJ funding opportunities.

Learn more and register

WEBINAR RECORDINGS

  • Safeguarding Correctional Facilities and Public Safety by Addressing Contraband Cellphones Program
    Webinar held: February 25, 2021, 1 p.m. ET
    Webinar presenters will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review eligibility requirements and deliverables; and address frequently asked questions.
    Watch the Recording | Access the Presentation | Read the Transcript

  • Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations and Training and Technical Assistance Program
    Webinar held: February 17, 2021, 1 p.m. ET
    In this webinar, the presenters will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review eligibility requirements, categories, purpose areas, and deliverables; and address frequently asked questions.
    Watch the Recording | Access the Presentation | Read the Transcript

  • Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
    In this webinar, the presenter will discuss the purpose and goals of the funding opportunity; review its eligibility requirements and deliverables; and address frequently asked questions.
    Watch the Recording | Access the Presentation | Read the Transcript

  • Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Site Based and Training and Technical Assistance Program
    In this webinar, the presenters will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review its eligibility requirements, categories, and deliverables; and address frequently asked questions.
    Watch the Recording | Access the Presentation | Read the Transcript

  • Funding Opportunities for Your Community in 2021: An Overview of What’s Ahead
    In this webinar, attendees will learn the primary initiatives BJA plans to fund in 2021, eligibility requirements, and estimated funding amounts.
    Watch the Recording | Access the Presentation | Read the Transcript

  • The Federal Funding Process: The First Steps to Applying, How to Prepare Now, and Other Considerations
    In this webinar, attendees will learn what registrations are necessary to apply, how to navigate Grants.gov and JustGrants, and what resources are available for applicants, such as the Office of Justice Programs’ Funding Resource Center.
    Watch the Recording | Access the Presentation | Read the Transcript

  • JustGrants and ASAP: OJP's New Grant Management Systems
    During this virtual meeting with the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations, BJA shared information about the new grants management and payment systems.
    Watch the Recording | Access the Presentation | Read the Transcript

FY 2021 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In FY 2021, applications will be submitted to the Department of Justice in a new two-step process.

  • Step 1: Applicants will submit a SF-424 and a SF-LLL in Grants.gov.
  • Step 2: Applicants will be invited to submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants.

For more information on application submission training resources, visit the JustGrants Application Submission training resources page. A new DOJ Application Submission Checklist is now available to support applicants in submitting their grant application this year.