Opportunity Information: Apply for O BJA 2023 171539
The BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its central purpose is to help prosecutorial agencies reduce crime, improve public safety, and strengthen public trust in the criminal justice system by supporting more strategic, data-informed, and innovative prosecution practices. The solicitation is framed around broader OJP priorities that emphasize advancing civil rights and racial equity, increasing access to justice, supporting crime victims and people impacted by the justice system, strengthening community safety, protecting the public from evolving threats, and building trust between communities and the justice system.
A key theme of the opportunity is the expectation that prosecutors move beyond business-as-usual approaches and instead develop fair, effective, and cost-effective responses to crime tailored to their local context. The program specifically encourages the use of data to guide decision-making, identify local crime drivers and disparities, assess what strategies are working, and make adjustments based on evidence. In practical terms, this points to projects that improve how prosecutor offices analyze case and community data, set priorities, evaluate interventions, and collaborate with partners to address crime and public safety challenges in ways that are both measurable and equitable.
Eligible applicants are limited to prosecutorial entities in state, local, and tribal settings. This includes state and local prosecutorial agencies; federally recognized Indian tribal governments that perform prosecution functions; and tribal consortia made up of two or more federally recognized tribes, including consortia organized as nonprofit organizations when they serve as a fiscal agent for one or more prosecutor agencies. The grant is not described as open to general nonprofits or academic institutions as primary applicants in the source information provided, though such organizations are often involved as partners or vendors in data, evaluation, or training support roles depending on program rules.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number O-BJA-2023-171539 with Assistance Listing (CFDA) 16.825. It uses a grant funding instrument and is categorized in the source data as a humanities activity area, although the program content is clearly centered on criminal justice system improvement and prosecution innovation. The original application closing date was March 28, 2023, and the opportunity was created on January 31, 2023. The award ceiling listed is $385,000, indicating the maximum amount expected per award under this solicitation, and the opportunity anticipated multiple awards (the exact number is not specified in the provided source text).
Overall, this solicitation is designed for prosecutor offices that want to modernize and sharpen their approaches to public safety by building or strengthening data capacity, implementing innovative strategies, and explicitly aligning prosecution practices with fairness, effectiveness, and community trust. The emphasis on civil rights, racial equity, and access to justice suggests that competitive proposals would likely show how the project will improve outcomes while reducing unnecessary harm, addressing disparities, and increasing transparency and legitimacy in the prosecution function.Apply for O BJA 2023 171539
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 23 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.825.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-31.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-03-28. (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 $385,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Humanities
Next opportunity: IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management
Previous opportunity: Administration of Bicentennial U.S.-Argentina Relations Small Grants Program
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for O BJA 2023 171539
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (O BJA 2023 171539) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY2023 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants Apply for P23AS00477 Funding Number: P23AS00477 Agency: National Park Service Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $2,200,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program Apply for O BJA 2023 171683 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171683 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Incubator Initiative Apply for O BJA 2023 171692 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171692 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Smart Reentry: Expanding Jail Programs and Services Apply for O BJA 2023 171719 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171719 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| The Role of the DOD in Federal Indian Boarding Schools Apply for HQ003423NFOEASD11 Funding Number: HQ003423NFOEASD11 Agency: Washington Headquarters Services Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Dialogues on the Experience of War Apply for 20240905 AV Funding Number: 20240905 AV Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Humanities Connections Apply for 20240905 AKA AKB Funding Number: 20240905 AKA AKB Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Climate Smart Humanities Organizations Apply for 20240912 CLI Funding Number: 20240912 CLI Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Summer Stipends Apply for 20240918 FT Funding Number: 20240918 FT Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $8,000 |
| Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research Apply for 20240925 RFW Funding Number: 20240925 RFW Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education Apply for 20241001 ASA ASB Funding Number: 20241001 ASA ASB Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| Scholarly Editions and Translations Apply for 20241127 RQ Funding Number: 20241127 RQ Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| Public Scholars Apply for 20241127 FZ Funding Number: 20241127 FZ Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| FY2024 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants Apply for P24AS00506 Funding Number: P24AS00506 Agency: National Park Service Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $2,200,000 |
| BJA FY24 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program Apply for O BJA 2024 172024 Funding Number: O BJA 2024 172024 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Democracy Commission Program Round 2 FY2024 Apply for TIRDEMCOMMR2FY24 Funding Number: TIRDEMCOMMR2FY24 Agency: U.S. Mission to Albania Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| BJA FY24 Integrated Treatment for Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Apply for O BJA 2024 172162 Funding Number: O BJA 2024 172162 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $7,000,000 |
| BJA FY24 Coordinated Hate Crimes Resource Center Apply for O BJA 2024 172167 Funding Number: O BJA 2024 172167 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| CAPACITY BUILDIING FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCU) ARCHIVES Apply for HBCU ARCHIVES 202411 Funding Number: HBCU ARCHIVES 202411 Agency: National Archives and Records Administration Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Archival Projects Apply for ARCHIVAL 202411 Funding Number: ARCHIVAL 202411 Agency: National Archives and Records Administration Category: Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "O BJA 2023 171539", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.