Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies (16.734)

Program

16.734 Special Data Collections and Statistical Studies

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Bureau Of Justice Statistics

Authorization

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 3731-3735.

Program Number

16.734

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To produce official national statistics on crime and the administration of justice to be used to guide Federal, State, and local policy-making and improve the quality of and access to information used for decision making.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds are to be used for a variety of activities in support of BJS's statistical programs including: to conduct data collection and processing activities; carry out statistical and methodological research; provide technical assistance to State, local, and tribal governments to develop their capabilities to produce justice statistics; and provide dissemination and clearinghouse services to data users.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

The Bureau of Justice Statistics is authorized to award grants and cooperative agreements to State and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, public nonprofit organizations, profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and qualified individuals. Applicants from the Territories of the United States and federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments are also eligible to participate in this program.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Eligible beneficiaries are State and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, public nonprofit organizations, profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and qualified individuals.

Credentials/Documentation

The applicant must furnish, along with the application for an award, details of the program budget composition, goals, impact, methods, evaluation plan, and resources of the project. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) now requires that funding applications be submitted electronically through the OJP Grants Management System (GMS), which will be accessed at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/fundopps.htm. requires that funding applications be submitted electronically through the OJP Grants Management System (GMS), which will be accessed at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/fundopps.htm.

Award Procedure

Awards are made by OJP and must be accepted by the applicant agency or institution according to the special conditions of the grant or cooperative agreement. the applicant agency or institution according to the special conditions of the grant or cooperative agreement.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 60 to 90 days. .

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Most awards are for periods of 12 months. Under some circumstances, a subsequent award may be made to continue the project.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Project duration period is generally 12 months. Assistance is released by "direct disbursement" at the request of the grantee. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Contact program office for more information.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress Reports presenting information relevant to the performance of the project must be submitted online through GMS for the reporting periods June 30 and December 31. Financial Status Reports containing the actual expenditures for the reporting period and cumulative for the award must be submitted quarterly online through GMS. Performance measure data, as outlined in the solicitation, are required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for the year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. 133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."

Records

In accordance with the requirements set forth in 28 CFR Parts 66 and 70, all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the award shall be retained by each organization for at least 3 years following the closure of the most recent audit report. Parts 66 and 70, all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the award shall be retained by each organization for at least 3 years following the closure of the most recent audit report.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

15-0401-0-1-754.

Obligations

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $15,081,163; FY 09 est $42,500,000; FY 10 est $5,750,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$50,000 to $600,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Lisa Price-Grear BJS, US Department of Justice, Washington, District of Columbia 20531 Email: price@ojp.usdoj.gov Phone: 202-616-3561

Web Site Address

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Criteria will be outlined in the program announcements or solicitations. program announcements or solicitations.