Funder: [Bureau of Justice Assistance - https://bja.ojp.gov]
Due Dates: April 10, 2025
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 total award amount; cooperative agreement funding type.
Summary: Supports innovative strategies to prevent and reduce crime, improve community safety, and strengthen criminal justice system outcomes through collaboration and novel approaches.
This funding opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) aims to support new and innovative strategies that prevent and reduce crime, enhance community safety, and improve outcomes within the criminal justice system. The program encourages collaboration with practitioners and stakeholders in the field to identify, define, and respond to emerging or persistent crime problems and justice system challenges.
BJA seeks proposals that introduce novel approaches, address gaps in current responses, translate or build research knowledge, or build capacity within the justice system. The goal is to foster creative solutions that strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice efforts at state, local, tribal, and community levels.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities involved in criminal justice and community safety, such as:
Applicants must submit proposals through the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s application system, typically via the JustGrants platform. It is recommended to prepare early and review available training resources and webinars provided by BJA to ensure compliance with submission requirements.
| Contact Method | Details |
|---|---|
| AskBJA@usdoj.gov | |
| Phone | (202) 616-6500 |
| Address | Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 999 N. Capitol Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20531 |