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Visiting Fellows Program

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

City, township, county, state, or federally recognized tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); 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; for profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; public, private, and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline July 24, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern Application
JustGrants Deadline July 31, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Category 1: Up to $350,000
Category 2: Up to $500,000

Agency Solicitation:

BJA seeks to invest in current and future leaders in the criminal justice field to advance priority national policy issues and offer cross-developmental opportunities for DOJ staff and criminal justice practitioners and researchers. Awards made under the BJA Visiting Fellows Program will fund fellowships for a period of 24 months for Category 1 and for 36 months under Category 2, including a “dedicated immersion” period when the Fellow will be expected to commit a significant portion of their time to the fellowship. Fellows will also have an opportunity to work closely with BJA staff members, both virtually and onsite at BJA’s office in Washington, D.C.

Solicitation