Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program

Deadline: All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. e.t. on June 25, 2007.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has recently announced the release of the FY 2007 grant announcement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program. This Program helps local communities improve the capacity of local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. Funds can be used for demonstration, replication, expansion, enhancement, training, and/or technical assistance programs.

In FY 2007, the Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program will focus on funding local, regional, and national efforts within six major categories. Applicants are encouraged to visit BJA's web site (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/) to review efforts funded to date and to identify gaps in current efforts and future needs.

Award Categories:
Category I: Targeting Violent Crime
Category II: Preventing Crime and Drug Abuse
Category III: Enhancing Local Law Enforcement
Category IV: Enhancing Local Courts
Category V: Enhancing Local Corrections and Offender Reentry
Category VI: Facilitating Justice Information Sharing

Grant Announcement:
The complete grant announcement, with eligibility requirements and application instructions, is available on the BJA web site at: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07ByrneDiscSol.pdf
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are also available at: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07ByrneFAQs.pdf

Contact Information:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact BJA toll-free at 1–866–859–2687 or e-mail Byrne.Discretionary@usdoj.gov

Applications for this funding must be submitted through Grants.gov . For technical assistance with submitting the application, call the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726.

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