Opportunity Information: Apply for O BJA 2023 171651
This funding opportunity, titled "BJA FY 23 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustments to BJA Previously Funded Awards 3," is a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) solicitation under the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Its central purpose is to provide continuation funding tied to specific BJA initiatives that were already funded in prior award cycles. Rather than operating like an open, competitive grant program, it functions as an administrative adjustment mechanism for existing projects, allowing certain recipients to continue or refine previously supported work under the same core framework.
A key point is that this solicitation is invitation-only. Only organizations and entities that received a formal letter from BJA inviting them to apply are eligible to submit an application. In practice, that means the opportunity is not broadly available to the public, even though it appears in standard grants listings. The solicitation also makes clear that the original program rules still apply: applicants are expected to follow the same guidelines, requirements, and funding conditions that governed their original, previously funded project. In other words, the continuation request is not meant to reinvent the project; it is meant to carry it forward (or adjust it administratively) consistent with the original award design and compliance expectations.
The broader policy context emphasized by OJP frames the work as part of DOJ efforts to advance civil rights and racial equity, increase access to justice, support crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthen community safety, address evolving public safety threats, and build trust between law enforcement and the community. While these priorities are stated at a high level, they signal the kinds of outcomes and values BJA expects continuation projects to align with, especially when reporting progress, describing deliverables, or explaining how program activities support equitable and effective justice outcomes.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that BJA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work, which can include ongoing coordination, participation in planning or oversight, and structured collaboration around deliverables, performance measures, or technical assistance. The activity category is listed as "Law, Justice and Legal Services," and the associated CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) numbers are 16.585, 16.738, and 16.817, reflecting the justice assistance program areas that may be associated with the underlying awards being continued or adjusted.
The posting indicates an award ceiling of $7,517,121 and anticipates about 5 awards, suggesting a small cohort of recipients, consistent with an invitation-only continuation process. The opportunity was created on March 15, 2023, with an original closing date of March 22, 2023, which is a short turnaround and another common feature of invited continuation solicitations, since the applicant pool is already identified and projects are already underway.
Finally, the solicitation cites multiple statutory authorities supporting the funding, including provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act (Pub. L. No. 90-351, including Title I, Sec. 502(b), codified at 34 U.S.C. 10153(b), and Title I, Part EE, codified at 34 U.S.C. 10611-10619), along with a series of Consolidated Appropriations Acts (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) and the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022. These citations collectively establish the legal basis for BJA to continue funding or adjust funding for already-supported justice initiatives under congressional appropriations and authorizing statutes.Apply for O BJA 2023 171651
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 23 Invited to Apply- Administrative Funding Adjustments to BJA Previously Funded Awards 3" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.585, 16.738, 16.817.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,517,121.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: BJA FY 23 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustments to BJA Previously Funded Awards 3
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity provides continuation funding and administrative funding adjustments for specific Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) initiatives that were already funded in prior award cycles. It is intended to help certain recipients continue or refine previously supported work under the same core framework as the original award.
Is this an open, competitive grant program?
No. This solicitation is not a broadly open or competitive program. It functions as an administrative adjustment mechanism tied to previously funded BJA awards, rather than a new solicitation seeking new applicants or brand-new project concepts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only organizations and entities that received a formal invitation letter from BJA are eligible to apply. If an organization did not receive an invitation from BJA, it is not eligible to submit an application under this solicitation.
If the opportunity appears in grant listings, can anyone apply anyway?
No. Even if the solicitation appears in standard grant listings, the eligibility limitation still applies. The opportunity is invitation-only, and only invited entities may submit an application.
What does "invited to apply" mean in practice?
It means BJA has identified a limited set of prior award recipients and sent them formal letters inviting them to submit a continuation or adjustment request. The applicant pool is predetermined by BJA.
What is meant by "administrative funding adjustments" to previously funded awards?
It refers to funding actions designed to continue or adjust an existing, previously funded BJA project in an administrative manner. The intent is to carry forward the existing work (or refine it) rather than create a fundamentally new project.
Are applicants expected to follow the original award rules and requirements?
Yes. The solicitation indicates that the original program rules still apply. Applicants are expected to follow the same guidelines, requirements, and funding conditions that governed the original award for the previously funded project.
Can the continuation request substantially change or reinvent the original project?
The solicitation emphasizes that the continuation is not meant to reinvent the project. It is meant to continue the previously supported work or make administrative adjustments while remaining consistent with the original award design and compliance expectations.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), which is part of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that BJA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work. This can include ongoing coordination, participation in planning or oversight, and structured collaboration related to deliverables, performance measures, or technical assistance.
How is this opportunity categorized (grant type and program area)?
It is categorized as discretionary, and the activity category is listed as "Law, Justice and Legal Services."
What are the Assistance Listing (CFDA) numbers associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation references Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) numbers 16.585, 16.738, and 16.817. These reflect justice assistance program areas associated with the underlying awards being continued or adjusted.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $7,517,121.
How many awards are anticipated?
Approximately 5 awards are anticipated, consistent with an invitation-only continuation process involving a small cohort of recipients.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was created on March 15, 2023. The original closing date was March 22, 2023, reflecting a short turnaround typical of invited continuation solicitations where projects are already underway and applicants are already identified.
What policy priorities does OJP emphasize in connection with this opportunity?
OJP frames the work within broader DOJ efforts to advance civil rights and racial equity, increase access to justice, support crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthen community safety, address evolving public safety threats, and build trust between law enforcement and the community.
Do these priorities affect how continuation projects should be described or reported?
The solicitation presents these priorities as high-level expectations that signal the outcomes and values BJA wants funded work to align with. In practice, they may be relevant when describing deliverables, reporting progress, and explaining how activities support equitable and effective justice outcomes.
What legal authorities support this solicitation?
The solicitation cites multiple statutory authorities, including provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act (Pub. L. No. 90-351, including Title I, Sec. 502(b), codified at 34 U.S.C. 10153(b), and Title I, Part EE, codified at 34 U.S.C. 10611-10619), as well as several Consolidated Appropriations Acts (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) and the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022. These authorities provide the legal basis for BJA to continue or adjust funding for already-supported justice initiatives.
Is this opportunity intended for new projects or new organizations that have not been funded by BJA before?
No. Based on the solicitation description, it is specifically tied to previously funded BJA awards and is available only to organizations invited by BJA to apply.
Why is the application window so short?
The posting shows a one-week window (March 15, 2023 to March 22, 2023). A short turnaround is commonly seen in invitation-only continuation actions because the applicant pool is limited and the underlying projects are already established from prior award cycles.
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