Byrne Formula Grant Program (16.579)
Program
16.579 Byrne Formula Grant Program
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, Title I, 42 U.S.C. 50 et seq.
Program Number
16.579
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To reduce and prevent illegal drug activity, crime, and violence and to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used to support 29 purpose areas specified in the authorization legislation. Generally, funds may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, facilities (including upgraded and additional law enforcement crime laboratories), personnel training and equipment for more widespread apprehension, prosecution and adjudication of persons who violate state and local laws relating to the production, possession and transfer of controlled substances and to improve the criminal justice system. The Act restricts the use of these funds for supplanting state and local funds and land acquisition, and construction other than penal or correctional facilities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All States, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands.
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
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 Act, OJP Financial Guide, and Byrne Formula Grant Program Guidance. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Letter to the Governor upon approval by BJA, with copies of the grant award sent to the designated State Administrative Agency. One copy of the grant award must be signed by Chief Executive's designee and returned to BJA.
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted within 60 days of the signing of the Appropriation by the President.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
See 28 C.F.R., Part 18.
Renewals
Annual application is required.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Each participant state will receive a base amount of $500,000 or .25 percent of the amount available for the program, whichever is greater, with the remaining funds allocated to each state on the basis of the state's relative share of total U.S. population. If a state elects not to participate, all funds may be awarded directly to local units of government and combinations of units of local governments within the state. (a) Funds from the Act may be used to pay up to 75 percent of the cost of a program or project. The remaining nonfederal share will be provided in cash. Match for the formula grant programs will be provided for on a project-by-project basis, state-wide basis, unit-of-government basis, or a combination of the above. Requests will be contained in the application. (b) Funds distributed to an Indian tribe which performs law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) for any program or project described in the Act shall be 100 percent of such costs.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Each formula award to a State will be for 3 years (the year of award plus 2 years).
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial reports are required quarterly, as required by the OJP financial guide. An annual performance report is also required.
Audits
All organizations that expend financial assistance of $300,000 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 disposition of funds.
Program Accomplishments
Will be reported after evaluation in an Annual Report from each State.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0404-0-1-754.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $524,495,851; FY 03 est $506,322,897; and FY 04 est $482,928,400.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$500,000 to $52,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The OJP Financial Guide, Byrne Formula Grant Program Guidance.
Related Programs
16.580, Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Discretionary Grants Program.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Contact: Programs Office, Telephone: (202) 514-6638.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Task Forces, Criminal Justice System Improvement, Violent Crime Prevention, DARE Education, Community Policing Training and Technical Assistance Projects.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applications are reviewed to determine compliance with applicable guideline requirements.
