Anti-Gang Initiative (16.744)
Program
16.744 Anti-Gang Initiative
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Science, State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2006, H.R. 2862 .
Program Number
16.744
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide support for new and expanded anti-gang enforcement and prevention activities under the Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative (PSN).
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Discretionary).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used to support anti-gang enforcement and prevention activities as specified in the authorization legislation. Generally, funds may be used to provide additional personnel and equipment for widespread prevention, apprehension, prosecution and adjudication of persons who violate Federal, State, and local laws relating to violent criminal gang activity. Federal funds must be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and cannot replace, or supplant, nonfederal funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. For additional unallowable costs, please refer to the OJP, Office of the Comptroller's Financial Guide.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The PSN or gang task force must identify the fiscal agent for the district, which then must be certified by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Eligible fiscal agent applicants include states, units of local government, educational institutions, faith-based and other community organizations, and private nonprofit organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State and units of local governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Interested parties should contact their local United States Attorney's Office. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372 "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her state for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance. The standard application forms (SF-424) as furnished by the Federal agency in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used with this program.
Application Procedure
Applications are submitted to BJA following the criteria set out in the Anti-Gang Initiative Program Guidance.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. eastern time on March 27, 2006.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
See 28 C.F.R., Part 18.
Renewals
None .
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
There is no match requirement for this grant program. Each USAO District will receive a formula-based award based on the district population and crime problem, including gang crime. Applicants must submit a program narrative, budget detail worksheet, and a U.S. Attorney certification letter identifying the fiscal agent. USAO Districts may use up to 10 percent of their approved award for costs associated with administering the grant funds.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Each award will be for a period of up to 36 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grant recipients will be required to submit online quarterly financial (Standard Form 269A) reports and semi-annual progress reports, as required by the OJP financial guide.
Audits
All organizations that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in any fiscal year must have a single audit for that year in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133, as amended, and as stated in award special conditions.
Records
Grantee must keep complete records on the disposition of funds, and adhere to the Federal Retention Requirements Act.
Program Accomplishments
Will be reported semi-annually by each grantee.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0404-0-1-754.
Obligations
FY 05 $0; FY 06 est $37,196,389; and FY 07 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Each Federal judicial district will be eligible to receive allocation based on a formula that consists of the district population and crime problem, including gang crime.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The OJP Financial Guide and H.R. 2862.
Related Programs
16.609, Community Prosecution and Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Interested parties should contact their local United States Attorney's Office.
Headquarters Office
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, Washington D.C. 20531. Contact: Jonathan Faley, Division Chief. Telephone: (202) 514-2350 or email: jonathan.faley@usdoj.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Multi-Jurisdictional Drug/Gang Enforcement Task Forces, Community Policing, Training and Technical Assistance Projects.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applications are reviewed to determine compliance with applicable guideline requirements.
