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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) invites applicants who received an official request from BJA to apply for funding to offset costs in response to the law enforcement emergency that occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to provide funding for emergency situations in which state and local resources are inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens and/or to enforce criminal law. BJA is authorized to distribute funds to help offset the costs of an adequate response to an uncommon situation that requires law enforcement, that is or threatens to become of serious or epidemic proportions, and with respect to which state and local resources are inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens or to enforce the criminal law. This program furthers DOJ’s mission to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2024-172053. Assistance Listing: 16.824. Funding Instrument: G. Category: LJL. Award Amount: Up to $38K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is the eligible applicant for this solicitation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $38K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 9, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — BJA FY24 Invited to Apply – Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance (EFLEA) Program 1 is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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