Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Comprehensive Law Enforcement Response to Violent Crime - Category 2: Multijurisdictional Violent Crime Law Enforcement Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO # 2094-2891)

Category 2: Multijurisdictional Violent Crime Law Enforcement Program NOFO # 2094-2891

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants to the Comprehensive Law Enforcement Response to Violent Crime, Category 2 Multijurisdictional Violent Crime Enforcement program. Grants will be made with Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) FFY21 funds.

Available Funds

A total of $1,350,000 is available through this solicitation for use over a grant term of nine months.

Application

Download the NOFO packet with instructions on how to apply here: NOFO Instructions

Application deadline

Completed applications must be submitted via AmpliFund by 5:00 P.M. CDT, on October 7, 2024.

Program Requirements

The goal of this solicitation is to increase public safety and reduce the large social and economic cost of violent crime through specialized law enforcement. This funding opportunity is open to applicants who demonstrate a comprehensive strategy toward violent crime and its contributing causes, include multijurisdictional collaborative efforts in their programs, are NIBRS-certified, and will incorporate services for victims.

Eligible Applicants

This solicitation is open to Illinois municipalities, counties, and state agencies.

Period of Performance

Funding is available for the period of January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025.

Technical Assistance Session

Technical assistance recordings providing additional information regarding this funding opportunity will be available for viewing beginning at 3:00 P.M. CDT, September 9, 2024.

VIEW THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WEBINAR RECORDING

Information provided during this webinar recording will be unofficial and not binding on the state.

Timeline

Questions

Questions regarding this NOFO may be submitted to CJA.JAGVRNOFO@Illinois.gov until 5:00 P.M. CDT, September 27, 2024.

All substantive questions and responses will be posted. Updates to NOFO materials, and questions from applicants and their responses are revised weekly. View them on our website and on AmpliFund here.

Due to the competitive nature of this solicitation, applicants may not discuss this opportunity directly or indirectly with any ICJIA employee other than the respondent of this email address.

Contact Information

Luisa Salazar
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
CJA.JAGVRNOFO@Illinois.gov