To provide leadership and
direction in controlling the use and availability of illegal drugs and to
improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on
violent crime and serious offenders.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Discretionary Grant funds provide federal financial assistance to public or
private agencies and private nonprofit organizations for the 29 purpose areas
authorized by the Act. This assistance supports site-based demonstration
programs that in view of previous research or experience are likely to be a
success in more than one jurisdiction; projects that are national or
multi-jurisdictional in scope; and many training and technical assistance
initiatives. The Act prohibits the use of these funds for supplanting of state
and local funds, land acquisition or construction projects. The Committee
Report (House Report - 107-350) making appropriations for the Department of
Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, includes $251,100,000
for Byrne Discretionary grants under the State and Local Law Enforcement
Assistance programs within the Office of Justice Programs. Funding provided
shall be available only for allocation to state and local public safety
entities for expenses for emergency preparedness equipment, training, and
other public safety purposes in their jurisdictions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
State and local government agencies as well as
public and private nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Indian
Tribal governments are eligible to apply for and receive funds under this
program.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
State and local governments, public and
private organizations and Indian Tribal governments.
Credentials/Documentation:
Costs will be determined in accordance with
OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
This program is eligible for coverage
under E.O. 12372 "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An
applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point
of contact in their respective states for more information on the process the
state requires to be followed in applying for assistance. The Standard
application forms (SF-424) as furnished by the federal agency in accordance with
28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program.
Application Procedure:
The standard application forms as furnished by
the federal agency and required by the Common Rule, must be used for this
program. This program is also subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No.
A-110.
Award Procedure:
Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General,
letters and an award package are sent to the grantee. One copy of the grant
award must be signed by duly authorized representative and returned to BJA.
Deadlines:
The program solicitation contains application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Varies for competitive and
non-competitive programs.
Appeals:
See 28 C.F.R., Part 18.
Renewals:
Continuation grants are renewable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Grants may be made for amounts up
to 100 per centum of the costs of the programs or projects contained in the
approved applications.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Varies, depending on program
goals and objectives, generally 12-18 months.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Unless otherwise specified in the award's special conditions,
financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually;
in some cases, evaluation reports may be required.
Audits:
All organizations that expend financial assistance of $300,000
or more in any fiscal year must have a single audit for that year in accordance
with OMB Circular No. A-133, as amended, unless the audit condition on the award
says otherwise. These audits are due to the cognizant federal agency not later
than 9 months after the end of the grantee's fiscal year.
Records:
Recipients of federal funds are expected to retain
documentation supporting all program transactions for at least 3 years after the
closure of audit reports related to such funding. If any litigation, claim,
negotiation, audit, or other action involving records has been started before
the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until
completion of the action and resolution of all related issues, or until the end
of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
15-0404-0-1-754.
Obligations:
(Grants) FY 01 $74,936,316; FY 02 est $366,384,159; and
FY 03 est $0.
This is a general purpose assistance program for all components of the
criminal justice system with programs ranging from crime prevention to
correctional alternatives to drug law enforcement to community justice
interventions. It supports a broad range of technical assistance and training
agents as well as site based demonstration programs. Each fiscal year,
approximately 200 grants are made and 500-600 grants are actively operating.
In fiscal year 1999, approximately 1492 applications or concept papers were
received and 200 awards made.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide and Handbook 4500.2c, Policies and
Procedure for the Administration of OJP Grants, are applicable.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
None.
Headquarters Office:
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC
20531. Contact: Program Development Division. Telephone: (202) 514-5943.
Web Site Address:
www.usdoj.gov/bja.
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign, Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(D.A.R.E.) Regional Training Centers; Community Justice Initiative;
Clandestine Labs Enforcement Training; Technical Assistance for small Police
Department; Hate Crimes Training for Prosecutors; National Night Out; and
Tribal Strategies Against Violence.
