O-BJA-2023-171539: BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2023.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $385,000 to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on March 28, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 31, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$385,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2024-172010 | March 5, 2024 | Closed April 29, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2021-55002 | January 12, 2021 | Closed April 26, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 31, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 28, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State and local prosecutorial agencies Federally recognized Indian tribal governments that perform prosecution functions Tribal consortia consisting of two or more federally recognized Indian tribes (including tribal consortia operated as nonprofit organizations) acting as a fiscal agent for one or more prosecutor agencies
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Smart Prosecution Initiative awards averaged $297,082; this notice allows up to $385,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (83% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to provide state, local, and tribal prosecutors with funding to reduce crime and increase public safety and trust in the criminal justice system. The program encourages prosecutors and agencies to use data in the development of their strategies and projects and to develop fair, effective, cost-effective, and innovative responses to crime within their jurisdictions.
Who has won Smart Prosecution Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Smart Prosecution Initiative (16.825) awarded $13.1 million across 44 grant awards, an average of $297,082 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aequitas | District of Columbia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Multnomah County | Oregon | 1 | $340,000 |
| Prosecution Coordination Commn | South Carolina | 1 | $340,000 |
| King, County of | Washington | 1 | $340,000 |
| Saint Louis County Administration Building | Minnesota | 1 | $340,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2023-171539 still open?
No. It closed on March 28, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions?
Closed March 28, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $385,000 each.
Who has won Smart Prosecution Initiative grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Aequitas, Multnomah County, Prosecution Coordination Commn. The program made 44 awards worth $13.1 million in that time.