O-BJA-2023-171638: BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution: Innovative Prosecution Solutions Training and Technical Assistance Program
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 $500,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes and businesses. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on April 24, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 24, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes and businesses.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Smart Prosecution Initiative awards averaged $297,082; this notice allows up to $500,000 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 select one provider to deliver, nationwide, a wide range of training and technical assistance (TTA) services to prosecutorial agencies participating in the Innovative Prosecution Solutions (IPS) Program. These services include, but are not limited to, training and educational sessions by relevant subject matter experts, onsite or remote guidance on problem analysis, solution development, data analysis, prosecution theory, evaluation methodology, and other matters relevant to the purposes of the IPS Program. IPS Program agencies will leverage these TTA services to implement innovative and effective solutions to pressing safety and prosecutorial agency challenges, enhancing the quality of their IPS projects.
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-2023-171638 still open?
No. It closed on April 24, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution: Innovative Prosecution Solutions Training and Technical Assistance Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes and businesses.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution: Innovative Prosecution Solutions Training and Technical Assistance Program?
Closed April 24, 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 $500,000 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.
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