Opportunity Information: Apply for O BJA 2022 171102
The BJA FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program 3 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) intended to help jurisdictions deal with rare, high-impact public safety situations that overwhelm normal local or state capacity. The core purpose is to reimburse or offset extraordinary costs tied to an adequate law enforcement response when an event is unusual in nature, poses or is likely to pose serious or epidemic-scale harm, and when existing state and local resources are not sufficient to protect people and property or to enforce criminal law effectively.
This opportunity sits under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance framework (CFDA 16.824) and is grounded in federal statutory authority codified at 34 U.S.C. 50101-50112, with appropriations-related references including Public Law 115-141 and Public Law 116-6. In practical terms, the authority is designed for surge-type incidents: situations where a community faces a sudden need for expanded law enforcement operations, equipment, overtime, specialized support, or other extraordinary measures that are not part of routine policing budgets. The emphasis is on "uncommon" circumstances and on demonstrating that the situation is serious (or trending toward serious), while also showing that local and state resources are inadequate for the scale of the response required.
Administratively, it is an invited-to-apply solicitation, meaning it is not broadly open in the way many competitive grant programs are. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility language, which typically indicates that BJA is directing the opportunity to a specific applicant or a narrow set of applicants based on the emergency circumstances. The opportunity number is O-BJA-2022-171102, and it was created on February 15, 2022 with an original closing date of February 17, 2022, reflecting the time-sensitive nature common to emergency assistance and rapid response funding.
In terms of funding scale and award expectations, BJA anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $150,000. That design supports a targeted deployment of funds to address a specific emergency need rather than establishing a multi-award, nationwide program cycle. Overall, the grant is best understood as a rapid, discretionary tool BJA can use to help a jurisdiction cover extraordinary law enforcement response costs during a severe incident when normal budgetary and operational capacity is not enough to maintain public safety and enforce the law.Apply for O BJA 2022 171102
- 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 2022 Invited to Apply - Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program 3" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.824.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 15, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2022. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BJA FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program 3."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the purpose of this program?
The purpose is to reimburse or offset extraordinary costs tied to an adequate law enforcement response when a rare, high-impact public safety situation overwhelms normal local or state capacity.
What kinds of incidents is this funding meant for?
It is designed for uncommon, surge-type incidents where a jurisdiction faces a sudden need for expanded law enforcement operations and the situation is unusual in nature, poses or is likely to pose serious harm (including harm on an epidemic scale), and existing state and local resources are not sufficient.
What does "rare, high-impact" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, it refers to situations that are unusual (not routine), severe or trending toward severe, and significant enough that normal law enforcement staffing, budgets, and capabilities are not enough to protect people and property or enforce criminal law effectively.
What types of costs can this program help cover?
The program is intended to reimburse or offset extraordinary costs associated with an adequate law enforcement response. Examples referenced include expanded operations, equipment, overtime, specialized support, and other extraordinary measures that are not part of routine policing budgets.
Is this grant meant to fund routine policing activities?
No. The emphasis is on extraordinary measures and uncommon circumstances, not routine or regularly budgeted policing activities.
What must be demonstrated to justify funding under this opportunity?
The description emphasizes showing (1) the situation is unusual in nature, (2) it is serious or likely to become serious (including potential epidemic-scale harm), and (3) local and state resources are inadequate for the scale of response required to protect people and property or enforce criminal law effectively.
Is this a competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. It is an invited-to-apply solicitation, meaning it is not broadly open like many competitive grant programs and is typically directed to a specific applicant or a narrow set of applicants based on emergency circumstances.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility language. The description indicates this typically means BJA is directing the opportunity to a specific applicant or a narrow set of applicants due to the emergency.
What is the program framework or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity sits under the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance framework, CFDA 16.824.
What legal authority supports this program?
The statutory authority is codified at 34 U.S.C. 50101-50112, with appropriations-related references including Public Law 115-141 and Public Law 116-6.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is O-BJA-2022-171102.
When was this opportunity created?
It was created on February 15, 2022.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date was February 17, 2022, reflecting the time-sensitive nature of emergency assistance and rapid response funding.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $150,000.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant?
Based on the provided description, "discretionary" indicates BJA uses this as a rapid, targeted tool to address a specific emergency need, rather than operating it as a broad, multi-award program cycle.
Is the funding meant to support a nationwide program?
No. The design described (a single award with a $150,000 ceiling) supports targeted deployment of funds for a specific emergency need rather than a multi-award, nationwide program cycle.
What is the main practical use of this grant for a jurisdiction?
In practical terms, it is meant to help a jurisdiction cover extraordinary law enforcement response costs during a severe incident when normal budgetary and operational capacity is not enough to maintain public safety and enforce the law.
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