Technology Grant Program

This solicitation is a call for continuation funding in support of specific Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) initiatives, intended exclusively for organizations and entities that have received a letter from BJA to apply. The purpose is to sustain work that aligns with the overarching mission of the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). All guidelines and funding rules for this solicitation remain the same as the original funded project, indicating a focus on maintaining previously established programmatic objectives. This program is authorized by Title I of Pub. L. No. 90-351, including subpart 1 of part E, and 28 U.S.C. 530C(a). The commitments of OJP, which define the focus and mission alignment for the supported initiatives, are centered on key areas of social and criminal justice. These include advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, and increasing access to justice for communities. A significant part of the mission is dedicated to supporting crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system. The core priorities and target areas of the continuation funding aim to strengthen community safety and protect the public from crime and evolving threats. Furthermore, a crucial goal is to build trust between law enforcement and the community. The overall impact goal is the sustained advancement of these efforts, leveraging the prior investment and success of the original BJA initiatives. While specific, granular expected outcomes and measurable results are not detailed in this solicitation description, the general expectation is the continuation and enhancement of positive outcomes in the identified areas of commitment. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate ongoing results related to improving civil rights, increasing access to justice, effectively supporting victims, enhancing public safety, and improving community-law enforcement relations, consistent with the parameters set by the original funded project.