Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Discretionary Grants Program (16.580)
Program
16.580 Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Discretionary Grants 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.; Crime Control Act of 1990, Public Law 101-647.
Program Number
16.580
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide leadership and direction in controlling the use and availability of illegal drugs and to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on violent crime and serious offenders.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Discretionary Grant funds provide federal financial assistance to public or private agencies and private nonprofit organizations for the 29 purpose areas authorized by the Act. This assistance supports site-based demonstration programs that in view of previous research or experience are likely to be a success in more than one jurisdication; projects that are national or multijurisdicational in scope; and many training and technical assistance initiatives. The Act prohibits the use of these funds for supplanting of state and local funds, land acquisition or construction projects. Note: This was only a one time Emergency Supplement in FY 2002. Funding provided shall be available only for allocation to state and local public safety entities for expenses for emergency preparedness equipment, training, and other public safety purposes in their jurisdictions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local government agencies as well as public and private nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Indian Tribal governments are eligible to apply for and receive funds under this program.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State and local governments, public and private organizations and Tribal 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 their respective states 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 for this program.
Application Procedure
The standard application forms as furnished by the federal agency and required by the Common Rule, must be used for this program. This program is also subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General, letters and an award package are sent to the grantee. One copy of the grant award must be signed by duly authorized representative and returned to BJA.
Deadlines
The program solicitation contains application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
See 28 C.F.R., Part 18.
Renewals
Continuation grants are renewable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Grants may be made for amounts up to 100 per centum of the costs of the programs or projects contained in the approved applications.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Varies, depending on program goals and objectives, generally 12-18 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Unless otherwise specified in the award's special conditions, financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually; in some cases, evaluation reports may be 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, unless the audit condition on the award says otherwise. These audits are due to the cognizant federal agency not later than 9 months after the end of the grantee's fiscal year.
Records
Recipients of federal funds are expected to retain documentation supporting all program transactions for at least 3 years after the closure of audit reports related to such funding. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all related issues, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Program Accomplishments
This is a general purpose assistance program for all components of the criminal justice system with programs ranging from crime prevention to correctional alternatives to drug law enforcement to community justice interventions. It supports a broad range of technical assistance and training agents as well as site based demonstration programs. Each fiscal year, approximately 200 grants are made and 500-600 grants are actively operating. In fiscal year 1999, approximately 1492 applications or concept papers were received and 200 awards made.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0404-0-1-754.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $74,936,316; FY 03 est $366,384,159; and FY 04 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$25,000 to $16,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide and Handbook 4500.2c, Policies and Procedure for the Administration of OJP Grants, are applicable.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Contact: Planning Division. Telephone: (202) 514-5943.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Regional Training Centers; Community Justice Initiative; Clandestine Labs Enforcement Training; Technical Assistance for small Police Department; Hate Crimes Training for Prosecutors; National Night Out; and Tribal Strategies Against Violence.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Contact BJA for more information.
