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Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

Category 1: City or township governments, Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education, County governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Units of local government

Category 2: Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses

Category 3: City or township governments, Public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education, County governments, State governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Units of local government

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline August 9, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline August 16, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $1,000,000

Agency Solicitation:

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to support new and innovative strategies for preventing and reducing crime, improving community safety, and strengthening criminal justice system outcomes. BJA seeks to accomplish this by promoting collaborations with the field to identify, define, and respond to emerging or chronic crime problems or justice system challenges. BJA is looking for strategies that address these issues, including trying new approaches, addressing gaps in responses, building or translating research knowledge, or building capacity.

Solicitation

Solicitation Categories:

Category 1: State, local, or tribal innovations (with a research partnership)
Category 2: National or regional strategies to advance or translate knowledge
Category 3: Address the recent increase in carjacking incidents (with a research partnership)