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Funding & Awards

Description

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) offers funding through a variety of different programs. See below to access currently available opportunities, learn about funding webinars, apply to become a peer reviewer, find information about previously available solicitations, and see award details.

New Grants and Payment Management Systems Now Available!

The Justice Grants System (JustGrants) and the Department of the Treasury’s Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) are now available for all award management and payment activities. Award recipients with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) can login to JustGrants or visit the informational website for further resources and support. Additionally, ASAP is now available for enrolled Department of Justice award recipients to request funds. For more information on how to request funds in ASAP, please reference the user guide.

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Current Opportunities

Discover funding opportunities currently available from BJA.

Funding Webinars

Learn about upcoming and previously held webinars and access webinar materials when available.

BJA is Seeking Application Peer Reviewers

BJA is looking for subject experts with diverse professional backgrounds across various criminal justice fields. Reviewers will participate remotely and will review 5-15 applications within a two-week period. If interested, send an email with "Peer Reviewer Candidate Resume" in the subject line to [email protected]. A current resume/curriculum vitae and a valid email address must both be included.

Access solicitations released by BJA in past years.

Learn about funding that has been awarded by BJA.

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Performance Measures

The BJA Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) supports BJA grantees ability to identify, collect, and report performance measurement data on activities funded by their award.