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$158.2 Million Funding Available for Projects to Improve Criminal Justice System
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that it expects to award up to 208 grants for projects to improve the criminal justice system.
The agency description of the grant states: "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.
BJA is authorized to distribute funds
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WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that it expects to award up to 208 grants for projects to improve the criminal justice system.
The agency description of the grant states: "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.
BJA is authorized to distribute fundsto support projects designated for funding in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) that improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (other than compensation).
The explanatory statement regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103) lists the designated projects, which the act incorporates by reference, as stated in relevant part below --
$184,707,000 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), which shall be used for the projects, and in the amounts, specified under the heading, "Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/ Byrne Discretionary Grants," in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act) [.]
Pub. L. No. 117-103, div. B, title II (2022), 136 Stat 49, 125.
Statutory Authority: Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 117-103, 136 Stat. 49, 125)."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $158.2 million with a ceiling of $760,000. The category of funding activity is law, justice and legal services.
Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to those identified in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the projects designated for funding who did not submit an application to the initial FY 2022 Invited to Apply -- Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program solicitation that closed on May 27, 2022. The legal name (or "doing business as" name) associated with the applicant's unique entity identifier (UEI) as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) must coincide with the recipient listed in the JES. All recipients and subrecipients (including any for-profit organization) must forgo any profit or management fee.
The funding opportunity (O-BJA-2022-171388, CFDA 16.753), was posted on July 5 with an application closing date of July 26.
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Cooperative Agreements Make $5 Million Available for Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for commercial motor vehicle enforcement training.
The agency description of the cooperative agreement states: "As the lead government agency responsible for regulatory and safety oversight of CMVs,
FMCSA may award HP-SET funds to nonprofit organizations that have:
a. Expertise in conducting CMV enforcement and compliance training program for non-Federal employees; and
b. Ability to influence and involve a target population
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WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for commercial motor vehicle enforcement training.
The agency description of the cooperative agreement states: "As the lead government agency responsible for regulatory and safety oversight of CMVs,
FMCSA may award HP-SET funds to nonprofit organizations that have:
a. Expertise in conducting CMV enforcement and compliance training program for non-Federal employees; and
b. Ability to influence and involve a target populationof CMV safety enforcement employees in a training program.
CMV Safety Improvement: Indicators to include the number of training courses conducted and number of personnel certified to conduct CMV safety and enforcement efforts (inspections, investigations, audits, etc.).
* Innovative Approach: Indicators include metrics for a variety of instructional delivery methods (in-person, virtual, etc.) pertinent to adult learners and the effectiveness of novel techniques and approaches (program design, use of technology assets, etc.) to enhance learning and knowledge retention."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5 million.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education and Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
The funding opportunity (FM-ETS-22-001, CFDA 20.243), was posted on July 5 with an application closing date of Aug. 19.
[Category: CoopAgree]
Cooperative Agreement Makes $100,000 Available for Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program.
The agency description of the cooperative agreement states: "The Embassy of the United States in Yaounde announces an open competition for U.S. based NGOs or non-profit organizations to submit applications to implement the participation of 10 Cameroonians in a 10-day in-person Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program.
Interested U.S. based NGOs or non-profit organizations should submit
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WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program.
The agency description of the cooperative agreement states: "The Embassy of the United States in Yaounde announces an open competition for U.S. based NGOs or non-profit organizations to submit applications to implement the participation of 10 Cameroonians in a 10-day in-person Countering Disinformation International Leadership Exchange Program.
Interested U.S. based NGOs or non-profit organizations should submitproposals to pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov by August 28, 2022, at 5 p.m., Yaounde time.
The rapid spread of sophisticated "fake news" and large-scale disinformation campaigns are major challenges for many countries in Africa, including Cameroon, with the development of digital platforms. This project for current/rising professionals addresses current trends and technologies to detect and combat disinformation and deceptive news. It will highlight the importance of investigative journalism, fact-checking, and myth-busting in countering misleading information and demonstrate the serious impact of disinformation campaigns on domestic publics.
Participants will examine strategies designed to encourage greater public awareness of the phenomenon of disinformation. They will explore the role of government agencies, NGOs, academia, and traditional and social media in the fight against the proliferation of deceptive media and the dissemination of disinformation. Participants will also examine strategies that support responsible and ethical reporting in an increasingly complex information environment.
Program Objectives:
* Bring current/rising Cameroonian leaders to the United States to engage with their American counterparts on key policy issues concerning the topic of countering disinformation.
* Increase understanding on U.S. efforts to counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation through seminars, workshops, site-visits, and other activities.
* Promote critical and objective analysis to distinguish between information and propaganda.
Grantee Responsibilities:
* Design and implement a 10-day Countering Disinformation Exchange Program for a maximum of 10 Cameroonian delegates selected by the Embassy.
* Organize all logistics including travel arrangements and airfares (internationally and domestically in the United States) for the Cameroonian delegates.
* Conduct needs assessment, pre- and post-evaluation to measure the impact of the program on participants.
* Provide French interpretation throughout the program as needed.
* Oversee, monitor, and evaluate a small grants opportunity (maximum $20,000, included as part of the budget) for a group of participants to implement a follow-on project on the theme of countering disinformation upon their return.
* The program should be conducted in a format that is compliant with COVID-19 prevention measures.
Participants:
* The Embassy will select a maximum of 10 participants (priority ages 25-40 years old).
* Participants are Cameroonian current/rising leaders who will be influential in shaping the views of others in his/her field, and/or in crafting policy for years to come.
* Participants may be from various sectors including the media, academia, civil society, and the government.
* Participants are drawn from different regions of Cameroon and their selection respect the principle of diversity and inclusion.
The following types of activities are not eligible for funding:
* Scholarships for study in the United States or to fund conference attendance or study tours to the United States
* Activities that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship
* Construction activities
* Programs that support specific religious activities
* Fund-raising campaigns
* Cash prizes for participants."
Information on Eligibility: Registered non-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society organizations based in the United States; International NGOs, U.S. NGOs based in the United States; Public and private educational institutions in the United States; Public international organizations and governmental institutions in the United States. The Embassy will only consider proposals from organizations based in the United States. Priority is given to applicants with proven experience in organizing exchange programs for the State Department. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $100,000. The category of funding activity is public diplomacy programs.
The funding opportunity (PAS-CMR-FY22-05, CFDA 19.040), was posted on July 5 with an application closing date of Aug. 28.
For more information, contact Ethan Tabor, TaborEK@state.gov.
[Category: CoopAgree]
$140 Million Funding Available for Disaster Relief Employment for COVID-19 Dislocated Workers
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced that it expects to award up to 20 grants for disaster relief employment for COVID-19 dislocated workers.
The agency description of the grant states: "The QUEST DWG initiative will support employment equity and individual, community, and industry resilience as the nation prioritizes economic and employment recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Successful applicants will propose projects that include partnership development, community outreach, business engagement, and comprehensive career and training
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WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced that it expects to award up to 20 grants for disaster relief employment for COVID-19 dislocated workers.
The agency description of the grant states: "The QUEST DWG initiative will support employment equity and individual, community, and industry resilience as the nation prioritizes economic and employment recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Successful applicants will propose projects that include partnership development, community outreach, business engagement, and comprehensive career and trainingservices, and that also may include disaster relief employment.
QUEST DWGs focus on serving individuals whose employment has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, including individuals from historically marginalized and underserved populations who have been disproportionately impacted."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $140 million with a ceiling of $15 million. The category of funding activity is employment, labor and training.
Information on Eligibility: State Workforce Agency Outlying Area Workforce Agency Indian tribal governments as defined by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(6)).
The funding opportunity (ETA-TEGL-02-22-DWG, CFDA 17.277), was posted on July 5 with an application closing date of Aug. 4.
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Cooperative Agreements Make $4 Million Available for Technical Assistance to Foster Placemaking Activities in Rural Communities
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service announced that it expects to award up to 15 cooperative agreements for planning support, technical assistance and training to foster placemaking activities in rural communities.
The agency description of the cooperative agreement states: "The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) provides planning support, technical assistance, and training to communities to foster placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can help enhance capacity for broadband access, preserve cultural and historic structures,
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WASHINGTON, July 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service announced that it expects to award up to 15 cooperative agreements for planning support, technical assistance and training to foster placemaking activities in rural communities.
The agency description of the cooperative agreement states: "The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) provides planning support, technical assistance, and training to communities to foster placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can help enhance capacity for broadband access, preserve cultural and historic structures,and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces.
Applicants must demonstrate existing and proposed partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, Tribal and community partners to provide assistance in implementing the placemaking plan. This funding announcement supports the delivery of technical assistance and training in visioning, planning, and assisting communities to implement placemaking efforts in rural communities under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4 million with a ceiling of $250,000. The category of funding activity is regional development.
Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Special district governments; County governments; 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; Small businesses; and State governments.
The funding opportunity (RPIC2022, CFDA 10.890), was posted on June 30 with an application closing date of Aug. 15.
[Category: CoopAgree]
$1.2 Million Funding Available for Catastrophic Incident Preparedness Programs in FEMA Region 1
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management announced that it expects to award up to 20 grants for catastrophic incident preparedness programs in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The agency description of the grant states: "The FY 2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP), as appropriated by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 117-103), provides funding to close known capability gaps, encourages innovative regional solutions to issues related to
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WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management announced that it expects to award up to 20 grants for catastrophic incident preparedness programs in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The agency description of the grant states: "The FY 2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP), as appropriated by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 117-103), provides funding to close known capability gaps, encourages innovative regional solutions to issues related tocatastrophic incidents, and builds on existing regional preparedness efforts. The purpose of the RCPGP is to build regional capacity to manage catastrophic incidents by improving and expanding collaboration for catastrophic incident preparedness.
The National Response Framework (4th edition or superseding edition) defines a catastrophic incident as any natural or man-made incident, including terrorism, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, or government functions. Effective prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery activities require a cohesive regional approach to catastrophic planning.
The FY 2022 RCPGP also complements the 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan which outlines a bold vision and three ambitious goals designed to address key challenges the agency faces during a pivotal moment in the field of emergency management. Wide-ranging and long-term, the goals defined in the plan respond to the changing landscape in which we find ourselves.
The goals to meet this challenge are: Goal 1 - Promote and Instill Equity as a Foundation of Emergency Management; Goal 2 - Lead Whole of Community in Climate Resilience; and Goal 3 - Promote and Sustain a Ready FEMA and Prepared Nation.
In support of the above goals, the strategic priorities for the FY 2022 RCPGP are equity, climate resilience, and readiness. The FY 2022 RCPGP will promote and instill the goal of equity by helping members of particularly disadvantaged groups who might be at special risk as a result of current hazards, including those associated with climate change. By addressing the needs of underserved, at-risk communities, the FY 2022 RCPGP aims to ensure consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals before, during, and after a disaster."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1.2 million. The category of funding activity is disaster, prevention and relief.
Eligible Applicants: City or township governments; County governments; State governments.
The funding opportunity (DHS-22-GPD-111-01-01, CFDA 97.111), was posted on June 27 with an application closing date of July 29.
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