O-BJA-2023-171621: BJA FY 23 Swift, Certain, and Fair (SCF) Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE
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 $800,000 to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on April 18, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 23, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$800,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2022-171046 | March 23, 2022 | Closed May 20, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 23, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 18, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State, city, township, county or tribal government acting directly or through agreements with other public or private entities on behalf of a single drug or treatment court.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE awards averaged $780,673; this notice allows up to $800,000 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 community supervision agencies with information, resources, and training and technical assistance (TTA) to engage in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders using data and research-informed strategies to assess and improve responses to client behavior in accordance with the principles of swiftness, certainty, and fairness; improve supervision outcomes; lower recidivism rates; reduce crime and incarceration in their jurisdictions; promote the fair administration of justice; and advance public safety. Examples of previous BJA-funded projects can be found at https://scfcenter.org/bja/bja-funded-swift-certain-fair-models/.
Who has won Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE (16.828) awarded $18.7 million across 24 grant awards, an average of $780,673 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York | 2 | $2.5 million |
| Dekalb County Government | Illinois | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Parole Firstnet | Alabama | 2 | $1.5 million |
| County of Hamilton, Ohio | Ohio | 1 | $900,000 |
| Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts | Illinois | 1 | $900,000 |
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-2023-171621 still open?
No. It closed on April 18, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Swift, Certain, and Fair (SCF) Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Swift, Certain, and Fair (SCF) Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE?
Closed April 18, 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 $800,000 each.
Who has won Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New York University, Dekalb County Government, Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Parole Firstnet. The program made 24 awards worth $18.7 million in that time.