Opportunity Information: Apply for O BJA 2025 172591
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a continuation grant opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Invited to Apply - Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance Program (RISS Support)." It is published as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and is designed to maintain and extend ongoing support services tied to BJA's Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JISTTA) Program. The focus is specifically on supporting the six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Centers along with the RISS Technology Support Center (RTSC), which together help law enforcement and criminal justice partners share information, strengthen coordination, and sustain operational and technical capabilities used across jurisdictions.
This funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning BJA expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or overseeing key aspects of the work rather than issuing a completely hands-off award. The opportunity falls under the law, justice, and legal services activity area and is associated with CFDA number 16.610. It is described as a "carve out from the RISS allocation," indicating the funds are set aside from existing RISS-related allocations specifically to cover the training and technical assistance support function under JISTTA, rather than being a broadly competed funding stream.
Eligibility is tightly restricted. Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA for this specific RISS Support effort are allowed to apply. In practical terms, applications will only be accepted from a single organization: The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. (IIR). As a result, BJA anticipates making one award total under this NOFO.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $403,751, and the expected number of awards is 1. The opportunity number is "O BJA 2025 172591," the agency is the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the original application closing date is May 6, 2026. The NOFO creation date is April 28, 2026.Apply for O BJA 2025 172591
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Invited to Apply - Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance Program (RISS Support)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.610.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-06. (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 $403,751.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BJA FY25 Invited to Apply - Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance Program (RISS Support)."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The offering agency is the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What type of funding announcement is this?
It is published as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
What is the main purpose of this continuation grant?
The purpose is to maintain and extend ongoing support services tied to BJA's Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JISTTA) Program, specifically the support function for the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Centers and the RISS Technology Support Center (RTSC).
What program does this funding support?
This funding supports BJA's Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance (JISTTA) Program, focused on RISS-related training and technical assistance support.
Which organizations or components are specifically supported under this NOFO?
The NOFO is focused on supporting the six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Centers and the RISS Technology Support Center (RTSC).
What do the RISS Centers and RTSC help accomplish?
They help law enforcement and criminal justice partners share information, strengthen coordination, and sustain operational and technical capabilities used across jurisdictions.
What is the funding mechanism (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It means BJA expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or overseeing key aspects of the work, rather than issuing a fully hands-off award.
What activity area is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity falls under the law, justice, and legal services activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 16.610.
What does "carve out from the RISS allocation" mean in this context?
It indicates the funds are set aside from existing RISS-related allocations specifically to cover the training and technical assistance support function under JISTTA, rather than being a broadly competed funding stream.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to the public?
No. Eligibility is tightly restricted and applications are only accepted from an applicant that received an official invitation letter from BJA for this specific RISS Support effort.
Who is eligible to apply for this NOFO?
Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA for this specific RISS Support effort are eligible to apply.
Which organization is expected to be the only eligible applicant?
Based on the information provided, applications will only be accepted from a single organization: The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc. (IIR).
How many awards does BJA expect to make under this NOFO?
BJA anticipates making one award total under this NOFO.
What is the expected number of awards?
The expected number of awards is 1.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $403,751.
What is the opportunity number for this NOFO?
The opportunity number is O BJA 2025 172591.
When was this NOFO created?
The NOFO creation date is April 28, 2026.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is May 6, 2026.
Is this described as a continuation grant?
Yes. It is described as a continuation grant opportunity intended to maintain and extend ongoing support services already tied to BJA's JISTTA Program.
Does BJA expect to guide or oversee the work funded by this award?
Yes. Because it is a cooperative agreement, BJA expects substantial involvement in guiding or overseeing key aspects of the work.
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