OVC FY 23 Invited to Apply — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program

Background
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) 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). 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.

Grant Details
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. 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.

Eligibility Requirements
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 on FY23 Appropriations. All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit or management fee.

Period of Performance
OJP will issue awards with a period of performance beginning date of December 29, 2022. Costs incurred on/after December 29, 2022, or the requested start date but prior to issuance of an award and approval of the project budget by OJP may be reimbursed.

Grant Value
$229,551,000 is allocated for discretionary grants with an anticipated total amount to be awarded under solicitation: $37,270,000. Anticipated number of Byrne awards: 42. Anticipated maximum dollar amount for each award: $5,000,000.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic areas designated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328).