# BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2023-171650-bja-fy-23-the-smart-policing-initiative-grant/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346721

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $800,000 to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on May 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2023-171650 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $800,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.738 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State, local, tribal, and campus law enforcement agencies Governmental nonlaw enforcement agencies acting as their fiscal agent Federally recognized Indian tribal governments that perform law enforcement 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 tribal law enforcement agencies

## 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. Example of previous, successful applications can be found at https://www.smart-policing.com/ BJA has several programs that focus on enhancing law enforcement ability to use data and technology to respond to crime such as the National Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Initiative. This funding opportunity is focused on BJA’s Smart Policing Initiative (SPI). SPI provides funding to law enforcement agencies seeking to improve their use of evidence- based policing practices, data, and technology. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support initiatives that implement and test innovative approaches to common law enforcement challenges, enable law enforcement agencies to appropriately support the implementation of community violence intervention and prevention initiatives in their jurisdiction, and develop, implement, and test new technologies that promote information sharing and data transparency.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2023-171650 still open?

No. It closed on May 1, 2023. A newer notice is open: O-BJA-2026-172793, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).

### Who can apply for BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program?

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 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program?

Closed May 1, 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 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Board of State and Community Corrections, Texas Office of the Governor, City of Chicago. The program made 4,339 awards worth $1.8 billion in that time.