BJA also provides training, technical assistance, assessment, and comprehensive strategic planning. BJA's mission is to provide leadership and assistance in support of local criminal justice strategies to achieve safer communities. BJA has three primary funding streams. BJA Byrne Formula Grant Funds are awarded to the States, which then make sub-awards to state and local units of governments. BJA Byrne Discretior,ary Funding is awarded directly to public and private agencies and nonprofit individuals.
Community colleges are within the pool of possible grantees.
The Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program makes awards to cities, counties, and states. This is accomplished through prevention programs and a juvenile justice system that protects the public safety, holds juvenile offenders accountable, and provides treatment and rehabilitative services based on the needs of each individual juvenile. The annual program plan and guidelines for submitting proposals are available from the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse. Check this website frequently for new solicitations that are put out through the year, not just at standard deadlines. NIC provides direct service, rather than financial assistance, as the primary means of carrying out its mission.