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ClosedOpportunity O-BJA-2023-171650

BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice

At a glance

BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice). The application deadline was May 1, 2023. Individual awards are listed as up to $800K. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.738 (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program).

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Key facts

  1. Mar 9, 2023Posted
  2. May 1, 2023Application deadline
Posted
Mar 9, 2023
Close date
May 1, 2023
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
$800,000
Est. total funding
Not specified
Expected awards
Not specified
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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

Also named in the notice's eligibility text
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 16.738

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$340M
FY25$298M
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.738. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Who was funded under ALN 16.738

Historical data · not a prediction

Since October 1, 2023, 2,419 grant awards had funding actions under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, with 4,470 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.

  1. CITY OF CHICAGO$76.8M
  2. CITY OF MILWAUKEE$75M
  3. CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS$35.9M
  4. THE INSTITUTE FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH, INC.$27.4M
  5. TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR$26.2M
Recipients, states, recent awards and sub-awards →Source: USAspending.gov.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of Justice Assistance
grants@ncjrs.gov
202-514-9354

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program”?

The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $800k.

How do I apply for “BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-BJA-2023-171650), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

OpenALN 16.039
Award range
Up to $2.64M
Closes
Oct 30, 2026
Who can apply
State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 4 more
Source: Grants.govVerified yesterday