Technical Assistance & Training Grant

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) offers the FY24 Justice Reinvestment Initiative: State-level Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) grants program. This initiative aims to strengthen criminal justice systems by supporting the implementation of justice reinvestment strategies.

Summary

• This program awards funding to a single TTA provider to deliver training and technical assistance to states and jurisdictions.
• The goal is to help them utilize the Justice Reinvestment Initiative framework to improve fairness, effectiveness, and efficiency within their criminal justice systems.
• Justice reinvestment involves redirecting resources from incarceration towards prevention and intervention programs.

Application Requirements

• Eligible applicants are public and private non-profit organizations with expertise in justice reinvestment and related criminal justice issues.
• Proposals should demonstrate the applicant’s experience in providing training and technical assistance on justice reinvestment strategies.
• The proposal should also outline a plan for developing and delivering training and technical assistance programs tailored to the specific needs of participating states and jurisdictions.

Benefits

• For the Selected TTA Provider: Receives grant funding to develop and deliver training and technical assistance programs.
• For States and Jurisdictions: Access to resources and support to help them:
  • Implement data-driven strategies for criminal justice reform.
  • Identify areas for resource reallocation within the criminal justice system.
  • Develop and implement effective prevention and intervention programs.
  • Improve public safety and reduce recidivism rates.

Type

Grant Program (Single Source)

Award

The total funding amount is estimated to be 8,106,761.

Location

The selected TTA provider will deliver services to jurisdictions throughout the United States.

Deadline

Jul 18, 2024.

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