O-BJA-2023-171755: BJA FY 23 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation
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 $1.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on June 8, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 27, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2024-172182 | June 17, 2024 | Closed August 16, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171325 | May 9, 2022 | Closed July 6, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 27, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 8, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 11 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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?
- Most of the money in the 5 programs behind this notice (78% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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 support new and innovative strategies for preventing and reducing crime, improving community safety, and strengthening criminal justice system outcomes. BJA seeks to accomplish this by promoting collaborations with the field to identify, define, and respond to emerging or chronic crime problems or justice system challenges. BJA is looking for strategies that address these issues, including trying new approaches, addressing gaps in responses, building or translating research knowledge, or building capacity. Applications under this program should not duplicate other BJA-funded solicitations and should have the potential to broadly benefit the field of criminal justice nationally. In particular, BJA is seeking applications that address the following goals, while also building approaches and tools that enhance criminal justice reforms that build public confidence in the criminal justice system and trust between residents and the criminal justice system: Respond to precipitous increases in crime, including violent crime, and improve system capacity to track and respond to increases in these kinds of crime. Address substance use disorders and/or efforts to prevent or respond to drug overdoses and fatalities. Improve outcomes for justice system involved individuals, including those who are currently or formerly incarcerated. Respond to an increase in hate crimes and/or increase access to justice and supportive services.
Who has won Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (16.738) awarded $1.8 billion across 4,339 grant awards, an average of $414,240 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Board of State and Community Corrections | California | 10 | $97.4 million |
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | 7 | $93.0 million |
| City of Chicago | Illinois | 7 | $88.6 million |
| The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. | Florida | 12 | $70.7 million |
| City of Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 1 | $66.7 million |
Who has won Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (16.838) awarded $776 million across 511 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. | Florida | 6 | $41.7 million |
| Unified Court System of New York State | New York | 8 | $19.1 million |
| Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Tennessee | 4 | $13.4 million |
| Mental Health & Addiction Services Conne | Connecticut | 2 | $13.0 million |
| GO33 Justice & Community Services | West Virginia | 2 | $12.9 million |
Who has won Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (16.812) awarded $402 million across 447 grant awards, an average of $898,947 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Council of State Governments LTD. | Kentucky | 6 | $23.7 million |
| American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences | Virginia | 3 | $12.4 million |
| Impact Justice | California | 4 | $11.4 million |
| The Soulfisher Ministries | Missouri | 3 | $5.7 million |
| Vera Institute of Justice, Inc. | New York | 3 | $4.5 million |
Other programs behind this notice
- Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program
- Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program
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-2023-171755 still open?
No. It closed on June 8, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 23 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation?
Closed June 8, 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 $1.0 million each.
Who has won Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Education, Investigation and Prosecution Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc., New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, County of Alameda. The program made 40 awards worth $34.6 million in that time.
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