With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to support projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No. 118–42) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation).
This funding is for discretionary grants to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than for compensation). Funding shall be used for the OJP-Byrne projects, and in the amounts specified in the table titled ‘‘Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending’’ included in the explanatory statement, which is incorporated by reference into Public Law No. 118–42.
Note that this solicitation is only for OJP-Byrne projects to be administered by OJJDP. Separate solicitations will be open and invitations sent for projects to be administered by OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Eligibility
- Other
OJJDP sent an invitation to apply to all eligible recipients, which are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. A list of the projects designated for funding in FY24 can be found here: FY24 Appropriations. The legal name (or “doing business as” name) associated with the applicant’s unique entity identifier (UEI) as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) must coincide with the recipient listed in the JES.
On April 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET, Bureau of Justice Assistance personnel will hold a webinar to provide a detailed overview of this solicitation and allow interested applicants to ask questions. Register to participate.