BJA FY24 Invited to Apply- Administrative Funding Adjustment to BJA Previously Funded Awards 9 | O BJA 2024 172231

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "BJA FY24 Invited to Apply- Administrative Funding Adjustment to BJA Previously Funded Awards 9."

Which agency is offering this funding?

This is a Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) award administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

Is this an open, competitive grant that anyone can apply for?

No. This is not an open, competitive solicitation. It is only available to organizations that have already been funded by BJA and that received an official, direct invitation from BJA to apply under this specific solicitation.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to prior BJA award recipients who were explicitly contacted by BJA and instructed to apply for continuation/adjustment funding tied to a particular prior BJA award.

If our organization did not receive an invitation from BJA, can we apply anyway?

No. The controlling eligibility requirement is the invitation itself. If an organization did not receive direct correspondence from BJA requesting an application under this invitation, it is not eligible to apply.

What is the purpose of this solicitation?

The purpose is administrative continuity. The solicitation provides a mechanism to keep an existing, previously approved BJA-funded project moving forward through an additional award that closely mirrors the earlier grant.

Is this intended to fund a new project or initiative?

No. This opportunity is designed to support continued implementation of an already funded effort, not to launch a new initiative.

How much change is expected between the prior award project and the new project under this solicitation?

The announcement indicates the new project is expected to remain substantially the same as the previous one in scope, purpose, award amount, and performance period. Invited applicants should treat this as a continuation or adjustment tied to an existing grant record, not as an opportunity to substantially redesign the project.

Do program rules and requirements change under this administrative funding adjustment?

No. Applicants are expected to follow the same program rules and requirements that applied to the original solicitation under which the prior funding was issued, including allowable activities, reporting expectations, and programmatic guidelines.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument is a grant.

What is the program area/category for this opportunity?

The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The associated CFDA number is 16.593.

What is the opportunity number?

The opportunity number is O-BJA-2024-172231.

What was the posting/origination date for the opportunity?

The opportunity was created on 2024-08-29.

What is the application closing date?

The posting indicates an original closing date of 2024-09-09.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The maximum award ceiling listed is 209,746.

How many awards does BJA expect to make under this opportunity?

The opportunity indicates an expectation of 2 awards.

The eligibility field says "Others." What does that mean here?

While the eligibility field is listed as "Others," the narrative clarifies that eligibility is controlled by invitation. Only recipients who received BJA's official request to apply for continuation funding for a specific prior BJA award are permitted to submit an application.

What should invited applicants assume about the scope and objectives of the continuation?

Invited applicants should assume the continuation is intended to maintain progress on the previously funded BJA project with minimal change, keeping core goals, activities, and deliverables consistent with what was originally approved.

What is this solicitation "tied to" in practical terms?

It is tied to a prior BJA award and functions as a continuation funding pathway or administrative adjustment to support ongoing work associated with that earlier grant.