Opportunity Information: Apply for O BJA 2022 171091
The BJA FY 22 Improving Corrections Data Analysis - Virtual Academies opportunity is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), offered through a cooperative agreement. Its core purpose is to strengthen the ability of corrections agencies to use data well by setting standards and building analytical capacity across departments. In practical terms, the program is meant to help corrections leaders and staff move from ad hoc reporting toward more consistent, higher-quality analysis that supports informed planning and day-to-day decision-making at both the agency and statewide levels.
The program is framed within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) broader priorities: advancing civil rights and racial equity, increasing access to justice, supporting victims of crime and people impacted by the justice system, strengthening community safety, protecting the public from evolving threats, and improving trust between law enforcement and communities. Within that context, the "Virtual Academies" concept signals a structured, training-and-capacity-building approach delivered remotely, designed to spread common methods, definitions, and expectations for corrections analytics. The aim is not only to teach skills, but also to create shared standards so that data can be compared, interpreted, and used more reliably across units and jurisdictions.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $1,000,000, with an expectation of one award. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on deliverables, regular check-ins, or guidance on implementation. The opportunity falls under CFDA 16.827, and is categorized under a humanities-related activity label in the source listing, though the substance of the program is clearly focused on justice system data capacity and operational decision support within corrections.
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This eligibility mix suggests BJA is open to partners that can deliver training, technical assistance, and standards development at scale, such as universities with criminal justice research centers, nonprofits specializing in justice data and performance improvement, and certain private-sector providers with relevant expertise.
Key administrative details include a creation date of April 6, 2022, and an original application closing date of June 1, 2022. The listing is identified as Funding Opportunity Number O-BJA-2022-171091, titled "BJA FY 22 Improving Corrections Data Analysis - Virtual Academies." Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a national capacity-building initiative designed to professionalize and standardize corrections data analysis, with the larger goal of enabling better policy, better management, and more equitable outcomes through stronger evidence and more consistent analytical practices.Apply for O BJA 2022 171091
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 22 Improving Corrections Data Analysis - Virtual Academies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.827.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 06, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BJA FY 22 Improving Corrections Data Analysis - Virtual Academies."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
What type of funding program is this?
It is a discretionary funding program.
What is the funding instrument used for the award?
The award is made through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on deliverables, regular check-ins, or guidance on implementation.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen the ability of corrections agencies to use data effectively by setting standards and building analytical capacity across departments.
What problem is this program trying to address in corrections agencies?
It is designed to help corrections leaders and staff move from ad hoc reporting toward more consistent, higher-quality analysis that supports informed planning and day-to-day decision-making at both the agency and statewide levels.
What are "Virtual Academies" in the context of this opportunity?
"Virtual Academies" refers to a structured training-and-capacity-building approach delivered remotely, intended to spread common methods, definitions, and expectations for corrections analytics.
Is the goal only to provide training?
No. The program aims to teach skills and also create shared standards so data can be compared, interpreted, and used more reliably across units and jurisdictions.
How does this opportunity connect to broader OJP priorities?
The program is framed within OJP priorities that include advancing civil rights and racial equity, increasing access to justice, supporting victims of crime and people impacted by the justice system, strengthening community safety, protecting the public from evolving threats, and improving trust between law enforcement and communities.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
How many awards does BJA expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.827.
How is this opportunity categorized in the source listing?
It is categorized under a humanities-related activity label in the source listing, although the substance of the program focuses on justice system data capacity and operational decision support within corrections.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are universities eligible applicants?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible.
Are tribal entities eligible?
Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, for-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible.
What kinds of organizations does this eligibility range suggest BJA is looking for?
The eligibility mix suggests BJA is open to partners that can deliver training, technical assistance, and standards development at scale, such as universities with criminal justice research centers, nonprofits specializing in justice data and performance improvement, and certain private-sector providers with relevant expertise.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The creation date is April 6, 2022.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 1, 2022.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is O-BJA-2022-171091.
At what level is the program intended to improve decision-making?
The program is intended to support better analysis for planning and day-to-day decision-making at both the agency level and the statewide level.
What is the overall intended outcome of the program?
Overall, it is a national capacity-building initiative designed to professionalize and standardize corrections data analysis, enabling better policy, better management, and more equitable outcomes through stronger evidence and more consistent analytical practices.
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