Closed · O-OVC-2023-171581 · CFDA 16.753 · Earmark

OVC FY 23 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office for Victims of Crime, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $5M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 4, 2023
Close date
42
Expected awards

The verdict

OVC FY 23 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program is a closed earmark listing from Office for Victims of Crime that offered Up to $5,000,000 across 42 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $5M
award range
Closed
application status
42
expected awards
16.753
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVC FY 23 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program - is cataloged under number O-OVC-2023-171581 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.753, posted by Office for Victims of Crime. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 10, 2023 and last updated on May 2, 2023. The funding category is Earmark, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,000,000. The agency has projected $37.3 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 42 awards. If the agency funds the expected 42 awards from the $37.3 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $887,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 4, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $5,000,000

Close Date

May 4, 2023

Posted

February 10, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$37,270,000

Expected Awards

42

Instrument

Grant

Description

OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. OVC is authorized to distribute funds to support projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328) to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation). The explanatory statement regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328) lists the designated projects, which the Act incorporates by reference, as stated in relevant part, below— $229,551,000 is for discretionary grants to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, to prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and to assist victims of crime (other than compensation), which shall be used for the projects, and in the amounts, specified under the heading, "Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants", in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act)[.] Pub. L. No. 117-328, div. B, title II (2022), 136 Stat 4459, 4535. Statutory Authority: Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. No. 117-328; 136 Stat. 4459, 4535)

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

For technical assistance with submitting the Application for Federal Assistance standard form (SF)-424 and a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form (SF-LLL) in Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, Grants.gov Customer Support, or support@grants.gov. The Grants.gov Support Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays. For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OJP Response Center at 800-851-3420, 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only), or grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. eastern time (ET) Monday-Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date. grants@ncjrs.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 10, 2023
Close Date May 4, 2023
Last Updated May 2, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 23 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program", offered by Office for Victims of Crime. It is associated with CFDA program 16.753. OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens communi...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 4, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $37,270,000. Expected number of awards: 42.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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