15PBJA23GG00180BRND
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
O-BJA-2023-171577 Proposal Abstract
Salt Lake County, on behalf of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Salt Lake County, located in service areas 84006-84199, as the intended beneficiaries of the O-BJA-2023-171577 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding / Byrne Discretionary Grant, is proposing to install mesh suicide barriers in up to four housing pods at the Salt Lake County Adult Detention Center (ADC).
The barriers will be installed ceiling to floor, anchored in place on the outer side of the second-tier walkway of each pod, along the stairs leading to the mezzanine, and around the mezzanine. The proposed project will aid in preventing inmates from sustaining serious injury or possibly death, as well as save the county and taxpayers thousands of dollars in medical bills, litigation, and lawsuits associated with the suicide attempts.
Salt Lake County, on behalf of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and the citizens of Salt Lake County, located in service areas 84006-84199, as the intended beneficiaries of the O-BJA-2023-171577 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding / Byrne Discretionary Grant, is proposing to install mesh suicide barriers in up to four housing pods at the Salt Lake County Adult Detention Center (ADC).
The barriers will be installed ceiling to floor, anchored in place on the outer side of the second-tier walkway of each pod, along the stairs leading to the mezzanine, and around the mezzanine. The proposed project will aid in preventing inmates from sustaining serious injury or possibly death, as well as save the county and taxpayers thousands of dollars in medical bills, litigation, and lawsuits associated with the suicide attempts.
Awardee
Funding Goals
AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 THE CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED AWARDS PROGRAM PROVIDES BYRNE DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDING TO PREVENT CRIME, IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, PROVIDE VICTIM SERVICES, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES. FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR THE PROJECTS DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS, IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT, AND GENERALLY CONSISTENT WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING STATUTORY PURPOSES: IMPROVING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, PREVENTING OR COMBATING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, OR ASSISTING VICTIMS OF CRIME (OTHER THAN COMPENSATION). IN ACCORDANCE, FUNDING IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LUXURY ITEMS, REAL ESTATE, OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City,
Utah
84190
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/24 to 06/30/26.
Salt Lake County Sheriff was awarded
Mesh Suicide Barriers for Salt Lake County Detention Center
Project Grant 15PBJA23GG00180BRND
worth $4,000,000
from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in July 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Salt Lake City Utah United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 16.753 Congressionally Recommended Awards.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity BJA FY 23 Invited to Apply- Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/11/25
Period of Performance
7/1/23
Start Date
6/30/26
End Date
Funding Split
$4.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 15PBJA23GG00180BRND
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
15PBJA23GG00180BRND
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT AVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
County Government
Awarding Office
15PBJA OJP BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
Funding Office
15PBJA OJP BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
Awardee UEI
TLDSRF3JBSJ1
Awardee CAGE
5EL70
Performance District
UT-02
Senators
Mike Lee
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Justice (015-0404) | Criminal justice assistance | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $4,000,000 | 100% |
Modified: 8/11/25