This document describes a grant to support state and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies that have participated in the National PSP to help reduce crime and increase public safety and trust in the criminal justice system; it provides an overview of who may apply and why, maximum award funds, where to find more information, tips for successful grant applications, and how and when to apply.
This solicitation overview provides grant information and resources for entities that may be interested in funding assistance from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to receive funding in support of state/local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies that have participated in the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) to secure resources they identified in their PSP program assessments to help reduce crime and increase public safety and trust. The overview notes eligible applicants as being: National PSP local law enforcement and local/state prosecutorial agencies that completed two years of the program and/or completed the program but did not receive funding under the Fiscal Year 2023 PSP program. The fact sheet provides details on the maximum amount of funding per award and lists examples of strategies or activities that can be funded, as well as where to get more information about the grant opportunity. The document also lists tips for submitting a successful grant application, with details about how and when to apply. It also emphasizes that registration and renewal in the System for Award Management (SAM) may take up to 10 business days.