SMART FY 2023 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program
At a glance
SMART FY 2023 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from SMART (Department of Justice). The application deadline was April 28, 2023. Individual awards are listed as up to $400K, with about 60 awards expected and $16.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, federally recognized tribal governments and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.750 (Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Feb 15, 2023
- Close date
- Apr 28, 2023
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $400,000
- Est. total funding
- $16,500,000
- Expected awards
- 60
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Other eligible applicants are limited to jurisdictions that are defined by SORNA as states, the District of Columbia, the principal U.S. territories and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) that are eligible per 34 U.S.C. § 20929 to carry out the functions of SORNA and have elected to do so.
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.
The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) Support for Adam Walsh Act (AWA) Implementation Grant Program assists jurisdictions with developing and enhancing programs designed to implement the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). (34 U.S.C. § 20901 et seq.) SORNA was enacted to provide a comprehensive set of standards for sex offender registration and notification in the United States. "Jurisdiction" is defined in SORNA as any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the principal U.S. territories and federally recognized Indian tribes — to the extent provided by 34 U.S.C. § 20911(10) — that have elected to implement SORNA.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.750
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
SMART
AskSMART@usdoj.gov
202-305-2586
Places named in the notice
Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “SMART FY 2023 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, Federally recognized tribal governments and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “SMART FY 2023 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $400k, total estimated program funding is $16,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 60 awards.
How do I apply for “SMART FY 2023 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-SMART-2023-171598), 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.
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