Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2017 11546
The BJA FY 17 Tribal Justice Systems Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2017 11546) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide targeted training and technical assistance to support tribal justice infrastructure projects. The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have a more active role in shaping or collaborating on the work compared to a standard grant. The overall focus sits within the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding category (CFDA 16.596), and it is intended to strengthen the planning and implementation capacity behind justice-related facility projects in tribal communities.
At its core, this initiative, referred to as the Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program Training and Technical Assistance (TJSIP TTA) Initiative, is designed to help tribes navigate the complex process of developing, renovating, expanding, or otherwise implementing justice system facilities and related infrastructure. The opportunity emphasizes practical assistance for projects such as correctional facility renovation or expansion, development of multi-purpose justice centers that may combine courts, police departments, and corrections functions, the creation or enhancement of alternatives-to-incarceration facilities, and transitional living facilities that support reentry and stabilization. In other words, it is not primarily a construction funding program itself; it is an implementation support program meant to help tribal grantees execute their infrastructure investments effectively, in compliance with requirements, and with realistic, well-managed project plans.
A key purpose of the program is to support tribes that already received infrastructure-related awards through the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), specifically Purpose Area 4, the Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program. The TJSIP TTA recipient is expected to help those CTAS Purpose Area 4 tribal grantees meet the goals and objectives of their funded infrastructure projects by delivering guidance, subject-matter expertise, and hands-on problem-solving across the lifecycle of facility planning and implementation. This can reasonably include support areas that commonly determine whether projects succeed or stall, such as project scoping, budgeting and cost estimation, scheduling and phasing, stakeholder coordination, needs assessments, facility design considerations tied to operations, and navigating procurement or contracting issues. The solicitation also points applicants to the DOJ Tribal Justice and Safety web page as an additional resource for context and related information.
Eligibility is limited to organizations positioned to provide this kind of specialized support, rather than to tribes as direct applicants under this particular opportunity. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The federal government anticipated making a single award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $300,000. The opportunity was posted on January 18, 2017, with an original application closing date of March 21, 2017.
In practical terms, the program can be understood as a capacity-building and project-implementation support mechanism meant to reduce risk and improve outcomes for tribal justice facility projects funded under CTAS. By investing in training and technical assistance, BJA aims to help ensure that tribal infrastructure efforts are more likely to be completed on time, within budget, and aligned with operational needs and public safety goals, while also supporting the broader objective of strengthening tribal justice systems through durable, functional facilities and services.Apply for BJA 2017 11546
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 17 Tribal Justice Systems Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.596.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 18, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having 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.
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FAQs: BJA FY 17 Tribal Justice Systems Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Program (BJA 2017 11546)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), titled the BJA FY 17 Tribal Justice Systems Infrastructure Training and Technical Assistance Program. It supports targeted training and technical assistance (TTA) related to tribal justice infrastructure projects.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2017 11546.
Which federal agency is offering the program?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What type of award is it?
The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning BJA is expected to have a more active role in shaping, guiding, or collaborating on the work compared to a standard grant.
What is the program trying to accomplish?
The program is intended to strengthen planning and implementation capacity for tribal justice facility and infrastructure projects by providing practical training and technical assistance across the lifecycle of project development and implementation.
Is this a construction or facility-building grant?
No. Based on the description provided, it is not primarily a construction funding program. It is an implementation support program designed to help tribal grantees execute their infrastructure investments effectively, in compliance with requirements, and with realistic, well-managed project plans.
What kinds of justice infrastructure projects are referenced?
The opportunity highlights support for projects such as correctional facility renovation or expansion, multi-purpose justice centers that may combine courts, police departments, and corrections functions, alternatives-to-incarceration facilities, and transitional living facilities that support reentry and stabilization.
What is the initiative name mentioned in the description?
The initiative is referred to as the Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program Training and Technical Assistance (TJSIP TTA) Initiative.
Who is the primary audience or group being supported by this program?
A key purpose is to support tribes that already received infrastructure-related awards through the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), specifically Purpose Area 4, the Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program.
What is CTAS Purpose Area 4 in this context?
CTAS Purpose Area 4 is identified as the Tribal Justice System Infrastructure Program, and the TTA awardee is expected to help those tribal grantees meet the goals and objectives of their funded infrastructure projects.
What is the TTA recipient expected to do?
The recipient is expected to provide guidance, subject-matter expertise, and hands-on problem-solving to CTAS Purpose Area 4 tribal grantees to support planning and implementation of justice system facilities and related infrastructure.
What are examples of technical assistance topics mentioned or implied?
The description indicates support could include areas that often determine whether facility projects succeed or stall, such as project scoping, budgeting and cost estimation, scheduling and phasing, stakeholder coordination, needs assessments, facility design considerations tied to operations, and navigating procurement or contracting issues.
What funding category and CFDA number does this fall under?
The opportunity sits within the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding category and is associated with CFDA 16.596.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations positioned to provide specialized training and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are tribes eligible to apply directly under this opportunity?
Not under this particular opportunity, as described. The program is aimed at funding a TTA provider organization rather than funding tribes directly as applicants here.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Private institutions of higher education are eligible. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) eligibility excludes institutions of higher education.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, for-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
The federal government anticipated making a single award under this solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 18, 2017.
What was the original application due date?
The original application closing date was March 21, 2017.
Where can applicants find additional DOJ tribal justice context?
The solicitation points applicants to the DOJ Tribal Justice and Safety web page as an additional resource for context and related information.
What problem is BJA trying to solve through this TTA program?
The description frames the program as a capacity-building and project-implementation support mechanism intended to reduce risk and improve outcomes for tribal justice facility projects funded under CTAS, helping projects stay on time, within budget, compliant with requirements, and aligned with operational needs and public safety goals.
What kinds of facilities are specifically mentioned as being supported through TTA?
Examples include correctional facilities (renovation or expansion), multi-purpose justice centers (courts, police, corrections functions), alternatives-to-incarceration facilities, and transitional living facilities supporting reentry and stabilization.
What is meant by supporting "planning and implementation capacity"?
Based on the description, it refers to strengthening the ability to plan, scope, budget, schedule, coordinate stakeholders, assess needs, incorporate operational considerations into facility design, and manage procurement/contracting so infrastructure projects can be implemented effectively.
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