Bureau of Justice Assistance

Description

This FY 2014 competitive grant announcement focuses on two national initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system by addressing training and technical assistance (TTA) needs for state and local law enforcement and crime prevention efforts addressing emerging crime. First, BJA is seeking applications to provide nationwide TTA to increase the effectiveness and ensure success of state and local multi-jurisdictional law enforcement task forces created and addressing local crime issues. Second, BJA has undertaken a suite of work aimed at improving homicide clearance rates. In furtherance of this mission, BJA is seeking applications to provide national TTA to departments seeking assistance in improving homicide investigations and, subsequently, their homicide clearance rate.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Others

Contact

For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except <br/>federal holidays.
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