OMB No. 1121-0329 

Expires  12/31/2023 

U.S. Department of Justice 

Office of Justice Programs 

National Institute of Justice 

NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community 

Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program 

Assistance Listing Number #  16.753 

Grants.gov Opportunity Number: O-NIJ-2023-171589 

Solicitation Release Date:     February 10, 2023 12:30 PM ET  

Version:  1 

Application Grants.gov Deadline:    March 23, 2023 11:59 PM ET  

Application JustGrants Deadline:    March 27, 2023 8:59 PM ET 

Overview 

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National 

Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks applications 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). 

This solicitation incorporates guidance provided in the OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide which provides additional information for applicants to prepare and submit 

applications to OJP for funding. If this solicitation expressly modifies any provision in 

the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide, the applicant is to follow the guidelines 

in this solicitation as to that provision. 

Solicitation Categories 

This solicitation does not include Solicitation Categories. 

Eligible Applicants: 

Other 

Other 

Eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory 

Statement (JES) for the projects designated for funding. A list of the projects designated 

for funding in FY23 can be found here: FY23 Appropriations. The legal name (or “doing 

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business as” name) associated with the applicant’s unique entity identifier (UEI) as 

registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) must coincide with the recipient 

listed in the JES. 

All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit 

or management fee. 

Contact Information 

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. 

Submission Information 

Registration: Before submitting an application, all applicants must register with the System 

for Award Management (SAM). You must renew and validate your registration every 12 

months. If you do not renew your SAM registration, it will expire. An expired registration 

can delay or prevent application submission in Grants.gov and JustGrants. Registration 

and renewal can take up to 10 business days to complete. 

Submission: Applications must be submitted to DOJ electronically through a two-step 

process via Grants.gov and JustGrants. 

Step 1: The applicant must submit by the Grants.gov deadline the required Application 

for Federal Assistance standard form (SF)-424 and a Disclosure of Lobbying 

Activities (SF-LLL) form when they register in Grants.gov at 

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html. Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL as 

early as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the Grants.gov deadline. If an 

applicant fails to submit in Grants.gov, they will be unable to apply in JustGrants. 

For technical assistance with submitting the SF-424 and an 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. 

Step 2: The applicant must then submit the full application, including attachments, in 

JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov by the JustGrants deadline.  To be considered timely, 

the full application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application 

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deadline. 

For technical assistance with submitting the full application in JustGrants, contact the 

JustGrants Service Desk at 833-872-5175 or JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov. The 

JustGrants Service Desk operates 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday–Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 

p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays. 

OJP encourages applicants to review the “How to Apply” section in the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide and the JustGrants website for more information, resources, 

and training. Applicants should maintain all receipts and confirmations received from 

SAM.gov, Grants.gov, JustGrants systems. 

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Contents 

Overview 1 

Contact Information 2 

Program Description 6 

Overview 6 

Specific Information 6 

Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables 7 

Evidence-Based Programs 7 

Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities 7 

Federal Award Information 7 

Waiver 

Training Costs 

(SF-424) in Grants.gov 

General Guidance for Federal Award 7 

Type of Award 8 

Financial Management and System Controls 8 

Budget Information 8 

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement 8 

Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) 8 

Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation: 8 

Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/ 8 

Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) 8 

Availability of Funds 9 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems 9 

Eliigibility Information 9 

Application and Submission Information 9 

Content of Application Submission 9 

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance 9 

Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency 10 

Proposal Abstract 10 

Proposal Narrative 10 

Budget and Associated Documentation 11 

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) 12 

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) 12 

Employee Compensation Waiver 12 

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire 12 

12 

Information) 

(including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) 

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation 

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Additional Application Components 13 

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement 13 

Disclosure and Assurances 13 

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 13 

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances 13 

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 13 

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and 13 

Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if 14 

How to Apply 14 

Submission Dates and Time 15 

Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace 

Requirements; Law Enforcement and Community Policing 

applicable) 

Requirements 

552a) 

Application Review Information 16 

Review Process 16 

Federal Award Administration Information 16 

Federal Award Notices 16 

Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements 16 

Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses 16 

General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting 16 

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) 17 

Other Information 17 

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 17 

Provide Feedback to OJP 17 

Application Checklist 17 

Standard Solicitation Resources 20 

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Program Description 

Overview 

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. BJA 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). 

Specific Information 

This funding 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). Funding shall be used for the projects, and in the amounts, 

specified under the heading ‘‘Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne 

Discretionary Grants” in the Joint Explanatory Statement – Division B, which is 

incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 117-328. 

Note that this solicitation is only for projects to be administered by the National Institute of 

Justice (NIJ). 

No funds provided under this program may be used, directly or indirectly, to provide any

security enhancements or any equipment to any nongovernmental entity that is not

engaged in criminal justice or public safety. 

OJP will issue awards with a period of performance beginning date of December 29, 

2022, the enactment date of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023, unless 

applicants request a later start date. Costs incurred on/after December 29, 2022, or the 

requested start date, if different, but prior to issuance of an award and approval of the 

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project budget by OJP may be reimbursed, but are incurred at the applicant’s own risk, as 

authorized costs will be limited to those approved by OJP. 

Note: Funding will only be provided for the specific projects designated for funding 

in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328). Further, NIJ 

cannot approve any changes to the purpose of the project after an award has been 

made. 

Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables 

The goal of this program is to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, 

prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (other than 

compensation) in geographic areas designated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 

2023 (Public Law 117-328). Objectives and deliverables are directly related to the 

performance measures that show the completed work’s results, as discussed in the 

“Application and Submission Information” section. 

Evidence-Based Programs 

OJP strongly encourages the use of data and evidence in policymaking and program 

development for criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. For additional 

information and resources on evidence-based programs or practices, see the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide. 

Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities 

OJP may conduct or support an evaluation of the programs and activities funded under 

this solicitation. For additional information and applicable documentation to be included in 

the application, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide section entitled 

“Information Regarding Potential Evaluation of Programs and Activities.” 

Federal Award Information 

General Guidance for Federal Award 

Anticipated Number of Awards: 2 

Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of awards: $2,500,000 (individual award amounts not 

to exceed amounts specified in the JES) 

Period of performance start date: December 29, 2022 (unless applicants request a later 

start date, which must be the first day of a month and no later than October 1, 2023) 

Period of performance duration: 12 months (unless applicants request a longer project 

period, not to exceed 48 months) 

Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $3,500,000 

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Solicitation Categories 

This solicitation does not include Solicitation Categories. 

Type of Award 

NIJ expects to make awards under this solicitation as grants. See the “Administrative, 

National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section of the OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide for a brief discussion of important statutes, regulations, and award 

conditions that apply to many (or in some cases, all) OJP grants. 

Financial Management and System Controls 

Award recipients and subrecipients (including recipients or subrecipients that are passthrough entities) must, as described in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as set out at 2 

C.F.R. 200.303, comply with standards for financial and program management. See the 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

Budget Information 

See the “Budget and Associated Documentation” instructions below. 

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement 

This solicitation does not require a match. We recommend that applicants do not include 

any non-federal costs in the application and only include costs for the federally funded 

portion of the project. 

Pre-agreement Costs (also known as Pre-award Costs) 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Pre-agreement Costs 

(also known as Pre-award Costs). 

Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation: Waiver 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the Limitation on Use of 

Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver. 

Prior Approval, Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Prior Approval, 

Planning, and Reporting of Conference/Meeting/Training Costs. 

Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) 

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See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on Costs Associated with 

Language Assistance. 

Availability of Funds 

This solicitation, and awards under this solicitation, are subject to the availability of 

appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be 

imposed by the agency or by law. In addition, nothing in this solicitation is intended to, 

and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or 

in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its 

officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

Absent sufficiently specific authorization in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 

(Public Law 117-328), the use of BJA grant funds for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), 

including unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV), and all accompanying accessories to support 

UAS or UAV, is unallowable. 

Eliigibility Information 

For eligibility information, see the solicitation cover page. 

For information on cost sharing or matching requirements, see the Federal Award 

Information section. 

All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit 

or management fee. 

Application and Submission Information 

Content of Application Submission 

See the “Application Elements and Formatting Instructions” section of the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide for information on what happens to an application that does 

not contain all the specified elements or is nonresponsive to the scope of the solicitation. 

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) in 

Grants.gov 

The SF-424 must be submitted in Grants.gov. It is a required standard form used as a 

cover sheet for submission of pre-applications, applications, and related information. See 

the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information on completing the 

SF-424. The project title entered must match the project title from the Congressional 

Joint Explanatory Statement (JES). The legal name (or “doing business as” name) 

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associated with the applicant’s unique entity identifier (UEI) as registered in the 

System of Award Management (SAM) must coincide with the recipient listed in the 

JES. 

In Section 8F of the SF-424, please include the name and contact information of the 

individual who will complete the application in JustGrants. JustGrants will use this 

information (email address) to assign the application to this user in JustGrants. 

Intergovernmental Review: This solicitation (“funding opportunity”) is subject to 

Executive Order 12372. An applicant may find the names and addresses of State Single 

Points of Contact (SPOCs) at the following website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2020/04/SPOC-4-13-20.pdf. If the applicant’s State appears on the SPOC 

list, the applicant must contact their SPOC to find out about, and comply with, the State’s 

process under E.O. 12372. On the SF-424, an applicant whose State appears on the 

SPOC list is to make the appropriate selection in response to question 19 once the 

applicant has complied with its State E.O. 12372 process. An applicant whose State does 

not appear on the SPOC list should answer question 19 by selecting: “Program is subject 

to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.” 

Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) 

The “Standard Applicant Information” section of the JustGrants application is prepopulated with the SF-424 data submitted in Grants.gov. The applicant will need to review 

the Standard Applicant Information in JustGrants and make edits as needed. Within this 

section, the applicant will need to add zip codes for areas affected by the project; confirm 

their Authorized Organization Representative; and verify and confirm the organization’s 

unique entity identifier, legal name, and address. The project title entered must match 

the project title from the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement (JES). The 

legal name (or “doing business as” name) associated with the applicant’s unique 

entity identifier (UEI) as registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) must 

coincide with the recipient listed in the JES. 

Proposal Abstract 

A Proposal Abstract (no more than 400 words) summarizing the proposed 

project—including its purpose, primary activities, expected outcomes, the service area, 

intended beneficiaries, and subrecipients (if known) — must be completed in the 

JustGrants web-based form. This abstract should be in paragraph form without bullets or 

tables, written in the third person, and exclude personally identifiable information. 

Abstracts will be made publicly available on the OJP and USASpending.gov websites if 

the project is awarded. Please do not include personally identifiable or contact 

information in the Abstract. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for an 

example of a proposal abstract. 

Proposal Narrative 

Note: Funding will only be provided for the specific projects in the amounts 

designated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328). 

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Further, NIJ cannot approve any changes to the purpose of the project. Thus, the 

proposal narrative must align with the project description found in the JES. 

The Proposal Narrative should be submitted as an attachment in JustGrants. The attached 

document should be double-spaced, using a standard 12-point font; have no less than 1-

inch margins; and should not exceed 10 numbered pages. Tables, charts, and graphs 

included in the program narrative can be created in a legible font smaller than 12-point and 

do not count toward the page limit. 

The Proposal Narrative must include the following sections: 

1. Description of the Issue: Describe the nature and scope of the problem to be 

addressed by this project. 

2. Project Design and Implementation: Describe the proposed project and how it will be 

accomplished. 

3. Capabilities and Competencies: Describe the roles and responsibilities of project 

staff and explain the project’s organizational structure and operations. Management 

and staffing should be clearly connected to the project design. 

4. Plan for Collecting the Data Required for this Solicitation’s Performance Measures: 

Describe the process for measuring project performance. Identify who will collect the 

data, who is responsible for performance measurements, and how the information 

will be used to guide and evaluate the impact of the project. 

Note: An applicant is not required to submit performance data with the application. Rather, 

performance measure information is included as a notification that award recipients will be 

required to submit performance data as part of each award’s reporting requirements. 

Some measures are presented as examples, while others are the exact measures that 

every recipient will be expected to address. 

OJP will require each award recipient to submit regular performance data that show the 

completed work’s results. The performance data directly relate to the goals, objectives, 

and deliverables identified in the “Goals, Objectives, and Deliverables” discussion. An 

applicant can visit OJP’s performance measurement page at www.ojp.gov/performance for 

an overview of performance measurement activities at OJP. 

NIJ will require award recipients to submit performance measure data and performance 

reports in JustGrants. A list of performance measure questions for this program can be 

found at https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh186/files/media/document/performancemeasures-semiannual-narrative-questions.pdf 

Note on Project Evaluations 

An applicant that proposes to use award funds through this solicitation to conduct project 

evaluations must follow the guidance in the “Note on Project Evaluations” section in the 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. 

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Budget and Associated Documentation 

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) 

The applicant will complete the JustGrants web-based budget form. For additional 

information, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide and the Complete the 

Application in JustGrants – Budget training. Note: Funding will only be provided for the 

specific projects in the amounts designated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 

2023 (Public Law 117-328). Thus, the costs in the budget most clearly support the 

project description found in the JES. 

No funds provided under this program may be used, directly or indirectly, to provide any

security enhancements or any equipment to any nongovernmental entity that is not

engaged in criminal justice or public safety. 

In addition to the unallowable costs identified in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide, award 

funds may not be used for the following: 

Rewards, entertainment, prizes, trinkets, or any other monetary incentives 

Client/participant stipends 

Gift cards 

Food and beverage 

OJP will issue awards with a period of performance beginning date of December 29, 2022, 

the enactment date of the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023, unless 

applicants request a later start date. Costs incurred on/after December 29, 2022, or the 

requested start date, if different, but prior to issuance of an award and approval of the 

project budget by OJP may be reimbursed, but are incurred at the applicant’s own risk, as 

authorized costs will be limited to those approved by OJP. 

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) 

If applicable, the applicant will upload their indirect cost rate agreement as an attachment 

in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

Employee Compensation Waiver 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the Limitation on Use of 

Award Funds for Employee Compensation for Awards over $250,000; Waiver. 

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including 

applicant disclosure of high-risk status) 

The applicant will download the questionnaire, complete it, and upload it as an attachment 

in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information 

and the link to the questionnaire. 

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation 

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This solicitation expressly modifies the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide by not 

incorporating its “Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation” provisions. 

Applicants to this solicitation are not required to provide this disclosure. 

Additional Application Components 

The applicant will attach the requested documentation in JustGrants. 

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement 

If an application proposes research (including research and development) and/or 

evaluation, the applicant must demonstrate research/evaluation independence and 

integrity, including appropriate safeguards, before it may receive award funds. The 

applicant will upload documentation of its research and evaluation independence and 

integrity as an attachment in JustGrants. For additional information, see the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide. 

Disclosure and Assurances 

The applicant will address the following disclosures and assurances. 

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 

Complete and submit the SF-LLL in Grants.gov. Once the applicant submits in Grants.gov, 

this information will pre-pend into JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide for additional information. 

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances 

Review and accept the DOJ Certified Standard Assurances in JustGrants. See the OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 

Complete the JustGrants web-based Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items 

form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other 

Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Law Enforcement 

and Community Policing 

Review and accept the DOJ Certified Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, 

Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; and 

Law Enforcement and Community Policing in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide for additional information. 

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Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) 

If applicable, submit the DOJ High Risk Disclosure and Justification as an attachment in 

JustGrants. A DOJ High Risk Grantee is an award recipient that has received a DOJ High 

Risk designation based on a documented history of unsatisfactory performance; financial 

instability; management system or other internal control deficiencies; noncompliance with 

award terms and conditions on prior awards, or is otherwise not responsible. See the OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. 

How to Apply 

Registration: Before submitting an application, all applicants must register with the System 

for Award Management (SAM). You must renew and validate your registration every 12 

months. If you do not renew your SAM registration, it will expire. An expired registration 

can delay or prevent application submission in Grants.gov and JustGrants. Registration 

and renewal can take up to 10 business days to complete. 

Submission: Applications must be submitted to DOJ electronically through a two-step 

process via Grants.gov and JustGrants. 

Step 1: After registering with SAM, the applicant must submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL in 

Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html by the Grants.gov deadline. 

Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL as early as possible, but no later than 48 hours 

before the Grants.gov deadline. If an applicant fails to submit in Grants.gov, they will be 

unable to apply in JustGrants. 

Step 2: The applicant must then submit the full application including attachments in 

JustGrants at JustGrants.usdoj.gov by the JustGrants deadline. 

Within 24 hours after receipt of confirmation emails from Grants.gov, the individual in 

Section 8F of the SF-424 will receive an email from DIAMD-NoReply@usdoj.gov with 

instructions on how to create a JustGrants account. Register the Entity Administrator and 

the Application Submitter with JustGrants as early as possible but no later than 48-72 

hours before the JustGrants deadline. Once registered in JustGrants, the Application 

Submitter will receive an emailed link to complete the rest of the application in JustGrants. 

The Entity Administrator also will need to log into JustGrants to review and invite the 

applicant’s Authorized Representative(s) before an application can be submitted. 

Submit the complete application package in JustGrants at least 24 – 48 hours prior to the 

JustGrants deadline. Some of the application components will be entered directly into 

JustGrants, and others will require uploading attached documents. Therefore, applicants 

will need to allow ample time before the JustGrants deadline to prepare each component. 

Applicants may save their progress in the system and revise the application as needed 

prior to hitting the Submit button at the end of the application in JustGrants. 

For additional information, see the “How to Apply” section in the OJP Grant Application 

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Resource Guide and the DOJ Application Submission Checklist. 

Submission Dates and Time 

The SF-424 and the SF-LLL must be submitted in Grants.gov by March 23, 2023, 11:59 

PM ET. 

The full application must be submitted in JustGrants by March 27, 2023, 8:59 PM ET. 

OJP urges applicants to submit their Grants.gov and JustGrants submissions prior to the 

due dates with sufficient time to correct any errors and resubmit by the submission 

deadlines if a rejection notification is received. To be considered timely, the full 

application must be submitted in JustGrants by the JustGrants application deadline. 

Failure to begin the SAM.gov, Grants.gov, or JustGrants registration process in sufficient 

time (i.e., waiting until the date identified in this solicitation) is not an acceptable reason for 

late submission. 

Experiencing Unforeseen Technical Issues Preventing Submission of an Application 

OJP will only consider a request to submit an application after the deadline when the 

applicant can document that a technical issue with a government system prevented 

application submission. 

If an applicant misses a deadline due to unforeseen technical issues with SAM.gov, 

Grants.gov, or JustGrants, the applicant may request a waiver to submit an application 

after the deadline. However, the waiver request will not be considered unless it includes a 

tracking number generated when the applicant contacts the applicable service desks to 

report technical difficulties. Tracking numbers are generated automatically when an 

applicant emails the applicable service desks; and for this reason, applicants are 

encouraged to email the appropriate service desk, even if they also intend to call the 

service desk for phone support. Experiencing wait times for phone support does not 

relieve the applicant of the responsibility of getting a tracking number. 

An applicant experiencing technical difficulties must contact the associated service desk 

indicated below to report the technical issue and receive a tracking number: 

SAM.gov - contact the SAM Help Desk (Federal Service Desk), Monday – Friday 

from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET at 866-606-8220. 

Grants.gov - contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 

days a week, except on federal holidays, at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, or 

support@grants.gov. 

JustGrants - contact the JustGrants Service Desk at JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov 

or 833-872-5175, Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday, Sunday, 

and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. 

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Application Review Information 

Review Process 

OJP reviews the application to make sure that the information presented is reasonable, 

understandable, measurable, achievable, and consistent with the solicitation. For invited 

applications, OJP reviews for consistency with the invitation letter and invited applicant 

guidance. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the 

application review process. 

In addition, if OJP anticipates that an award will exceed $250,000 in federal funds, OJP 

also must review and consider any information about the applicant that appears in the 

non-public segment of the integrity and performance system accessible through SAM 

(currently, the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, FAPIIS). 

Important note on FAPIIS: An applicant, at its option, may review and comment on any 

information about itself that currently appears in FAPIIS and was entered by a federal 

awarding agency. OJP will consider such comments by the applicant, in addition to the 

other information in FAPIIS, in its assessment of the risk posed by the applicant. 

All final award decisions will be made by the Director of the National Institute of Justice 

(NIJ), who may take into account not only peer review ratings and NIJ recommendations, 

but also other factors as indicated in this section. 

Federal Award Administration Information 

Federal Award Notices 

Generally, award notifications are made by the end of the current Federal fiscal year, 

September 30th. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on award 

notifications and instructions. 

Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements 

If selected for funding, in addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the 

OJP-approved application, the recipient must comply with all award conditions and all 

applicable requirements of federal statutes and regulations, including the applicable 

requirements referred to in the assurances and certifications executed in connection with 

award acceptance. For additional information on these legal requirements, see the 

“Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements” section in the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide. 

Information Technology (IT) Security Clauses 

An application in response to this solicitation may require inclusion of information related 

to information technology security. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for 

information. 

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General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements 

In addition to the deliverables described in the “Program Description” section, all award 

recipients under this solicitation will be required to submit certain reports and data. 

Required reports. Award recipients typically must submit quarterly financial reports, semiannual performance reports, final financial and performance reports, and, if applicable, an 

annual audit report in accordance with the Part 200 Uniform Requirements or specific 

award conditions. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are 

delinquent. (In appropriate cases, OJP may require additional reports.) 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide 

for additional information on specific post-award reporting requirements, including 

performance measure data. 

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) 

For OJP contact(s), and contact information for Grants.gov and JustGrants, see the 

solicitation cover page. 

Other Information 

Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a) 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on the Freedom of 

Information and Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a). 

Provide Feedback to OJP 

See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for information on how to provide 

feedback to OJP. 

Application Checklist 

NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/ 

Byrne Discretionary Grants Program 

This application checklist has been created as an aid in developing an application. For 

more information, reference the OJP Application Submission Steps in the OJP Grant 

Application Resource Guide and the DOJ Application Submission Checklist. 

Pre-Application 

Before Registering in Grants.gov: 

Acquire or renew your Entity’s System Award Management (SAM) Registration 

Information (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Register in Grants.gov: 

Acquire an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) and a Grants.gov 

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username and password (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Acquire AOR confirmation from the E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC) (see 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Find the Funding Opportunity: 

Search for the Funding Opportunity in Grants.gov using the opportunity number, Assistance Listing or keyword(s) 

Access the Funding Opportunity and Application Package (see step 7 in the OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Sign up for Grants.gov email notifications (optional) (see OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide) 

Read Important Notice: Applying for Grants in Grants.gov 

Read OJP policy and guidance on conference approval, planning, and reporting 

available at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/iii-postawardrequirements#6g3y8 (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Review the Overview of Post-Award Legal Requirements: 

Review the “Overview of Legal Requirements Generally Applicable to OJP Grants 

and Cooperative Agreements - FY 2023 Awards” in the OJP Funding Resource 

Center. 

Review Scope Requirement: 

The federal amount requested is within the allowable limit(s) of $2,500,000 

(individual award amount not to exceed amount specified for project in JES). 

Review Eligibility Requirement: 

Other: Entities designated to receive funding in the JES 

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Application Step 1 

Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov 

In Section 8F of the SF-424, include the name and contact information of the 

individual who will complete the application in JustGrants and the SF-LLL in

Grants.gov 

Submit Intergovernmental Review (if applicable) 

Within 48 hours after the SF-424 and SF-LLL submission in Grants.gov, receive four (4) Grants.gov email notifications: 

a submission receipt 

a validation receipt 

a grantor agency retrieval receipt 

an agency tracking number assignment 

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If no Grants.gov receipt and validation email is received, or if error notifications are 

received: 

Contact Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726, 606-545-5035, 

Grants.gov customer support, or support@grants.gov regarding technical difficulties 

(see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Within 24 hours after receipt of confirmation emails from Grants.gov, the individual in 

Section 8F of the SF-424 will receive an email from JustGrants with login instructions. 

Proceed to Application Step 2 and complete application in JustGrants 

Application Step 2 

Submit the following information in JustGrants 

Application Components 

Standard Applicant information (SF-424 information from Grants.gov) 

Proposal Abstract 

Proposal Narrative 

Budget and Associated Documentation 

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (attachment) 

Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) (see OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide) 

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (see OJP 

Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Additional Application Components 

Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity (see OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide) 

Disclosures and Assurances 

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (see OJP Grant Application Resource 

Guide) 

Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (see OJP Grant Application 

Resource Guide) 

DOJ Certified Standard Assurances (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements; Law Enforcement 

and Community Policing (see OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) (see 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide) 

Review, Certify and Submit Application in JustGrants: 

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Any validation errors will immediately display on screen after submission. 

Correct validation errors, if necessary, and then return to the “Certify and Submit” 

screen to submit the application. Access the Application Submission Validation 

Errors Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions to resolve errors prior to 

submission. 

Once the application is submitted and validated, a confirmation message will appear 

at the top of the page. Users will also receive a notification in the “bell” alerts 

confirming submission. 

If no JustGrants application submission confirmation email or validation is 

received, or if error notification is received: 

Contact the JustGrants Service Desk at 833-872-5175 or JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov 

regarding technical difficulties. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for 

additional information. 

Standard Solicitation Resources 

OJP Grant Application Resource Guide provides guidance to assist OJP grant applicants 

in preparing and submitting applications for OJP funding. 

DOJ Grants Financial Guide serves as the primary reference manual to assist award 

recipients in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to safeguard grant funds and to ensure 

funds are used for the purposes for which they were awarded. It compiles a variety of 

laws, rules and regulations that affect the financial and administrative management of DOJ 

awards. This guide serves as a starting point for all award recipients and subrecipients of 

DOJ grants and cooperative agreements in ensuring the effective day-to-day management 

of awards. 

JustGrants Resources Website is an entryway into information about JustGrants and the 

grants management system itself. Through this portal both award recipients and applicants 

can access training resource and user support options, find frequently asked questions 

and sign-up for the JustGrants Update e-newsletter. 

JustGrants Application Submission Training Page offers helpful information and resources 

on the application process. This training page includes e-learning videos, reference 

guides, checklists and other resources to help applicants complete an application. 

Virtual Q&A Sessions are advertised here and provide opportunities for users to receive 

topic-specific training, direct technical assistance and support on JustGrants system 

functionality. 

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