For recently released BJA solicitations, please visit the Available Funding section, below, or go to our Current Funding Opportunities page.
FY 2009 JAG Program
Note: These are the annual JAG solicitations, which are separate from the Recovery Act JAG solicitations.
BJA has released the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2009 State and Local Solicitations.
Local applications are due July 9, 2009, and state applications were due June 25, 2009.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
On June 22, 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued "Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009."
For information on Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, please visit www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryjag.html.
Learn more about the Office of Justice Programs' implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and funding for which you or your organization may be eligible to apply.
Northern Border Prosecution Initiative
BJA is pleased to announce that the application period is open for the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative (NBPI) FY 2009 Reporting Period (October 1, 2007-September 30,
2008). The deadline to complete the NBPI application submission is July 30, 2009.
Medal of Valor
The nomination period for the 2008-2009 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor opened May 29, 2009, and runs through July 31, 2009. All applications are limited to acts of
valor that occurred between June 1, 2008 and May 31, 2009. Nominations must be submitted through the online Medal of Valor Application System.
Bulletproof Vest Partnership
BJA is pleased to announce the opening of the FY 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program.
The application period is May 13, 2009 through June 24, 2009.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Evaluation
A National Institute of Justice-funded evaluation of Project Safe Neighborhoods found that
violent crime declined more in cities that used the program than in cities that did not. Case studies of nine cities also showed a decline in gun violence.
National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy
The Office of National Drug Control Policy has released the
2009 National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy in response to the changing situation on the southwest border. An update of the 2007 strategy, the strategy
expands its original focus of stemming the inbound flow of illegal drugs from Mexico and addresses the role that the outbound flow of illegal cash and weapons plays in
sustaining the cartels.
Guide on Law Enforcement Responses to People with Mental Illnesses
The Council of State Governments Justice Center has released The Law Enforcement Response to People with Mental Illnesses: A Guide to
Research-Informed Policy and Practice. The guide examines studies on law enforcement interactions with people with mental illnesses and translates the findings to help
policymakers and practitioners develop safe and effective interventions. (Report or Press Release)
SAVIN Evaluation Solicitation
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding to evaluate BJA's Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program.
Funding through this solicitation is intended to support a national evaluation including state-level analyses of the SAVIN Program leading to a promising practices toolkit
to aid the continued development, implementation, and enhancement of comprehensive victim notification programs within individual states and territories. Applications
are due July 20, 2009. For more information, go to NIJ's web site: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding/current.htm.
Information on Public Health Emergencies
BJA recognizes that public health emergencies, whether an epidemic or pandemic influenza, biological terrorist attack, or natural disaster with public health implications can threaten America's justice system and place the rule of law at risk. BJA has undertaken a broad-scope initiative to identify the critical planning and response objectives for local justice systems and to identify lessons learned and promising approaches in preparing the justice system for such emergencies. The goal of BJA's initiative is to ensure that the rule of law is upheld during any public health crisis, whether natural or manmade. This initiative's design parallels the major components of the justice system: law enforcement, courts, corrections, and communities.
Check out BJA's page featuring resources on pandemic preparedness:
Preparing the Justice System for a Pandemic Influenza: Resources: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/pandemic/resources.html (Last updated: May 6, 2009)
Preparing the Justice System for a Pandemic Influenza and Other Public Health Emergencies: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/pandemic/pandemic_main.html
Additional links:
www.pandemicflu.gov/
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
“Operational Tune-Up” Training
The National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) is pleased to announce its “Operational Tune-Up” training series. This training utilizes evidence-based treatment practices as practitioners
will learn the newest effective science-based methods for modifying drug court programs. For more information on this series, please contact Kelly Curtis at
www.nadcp.org or read the brochure.
Police Executive Fellowship Program (PEFP)
As a state or local law enforcement official, are you looking for a professional management and leadership opportunity at the Department of Justice? BJA and the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking leaders from state and local law enforcement to serve on rotational assignments at both BJA
and ATF to assist with federal law enforcement policy, operations, and training that will subsequently benefit state and/or local agencies.
(PEFP Fact Sheet, PEFP Nomination and Selection Process,
PEFP Nomination Form, and PEFP Application Form)
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