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TheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncil
CompletedProgramTargetingActions
TheOpportunityZonetaxincentiveisapowerfulnewtoolmeanttobringprivatecapitaltounderservedcommunities.However,economicallydistressedcommunitiesrequiremorethanprivatecapitalalone.Manyofthesecommunitiesareinneedofpublic‐sectorsupportandregulatorystreamliningtoensuretheydevelopthefoundationsnecessarytosupportathrivingprivatesector.Publicinvestmentineconomicdevelopment,entrepreneurship,educationandworkforcetraining,andsafeneighborhoods—alongwithguidanceforengagingwithinvestorsandentrepreneurs—willhelpcommunitiesunlockprivatecapitaltocreatesustainablegrowth.Thispublic‐sectorinvestmentservesasameansbywhichtoattractandcontinuetheflowofprivatecapital‐investmentintoOpportunityZones.Acknowledgingthisneed,PresidentDonaldJ.TrumpsignedExecutiveOrder13853onDecember12,2018.ThisOrderestablishedtheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCounciltocarryouttheAdministration’splantotarget,streamline,andcoordinateFederalresourcestobeusedinOpportunityZonesandothereconomicallydistressedcommunities.Thispublic‐sectorcommitmentoverlaystheOpportunityZonetaxincentiveintheTaxCutsandJobsAct.Together,privatecapitalandpublicinvestmentwillstimulateeconomicopportunity,encourageentrepreneurship,expandeducationalopportunities,developandrehabilitatequalityhousingstock,promoteworkforcedevelopment,andpromotesafetyandpreventcrimeineconomicallydistressedcommunities.State,local,andtriballeadershaveanopportunitytoleveragetheworkoftheCouncilandtoalsoconductsimilarreviewsoftheirownprogramsandregulations.TheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncilmembershaveidentifiedoverone‐hundredandsixtyFederalprogramswheretargeting,preference,oradditionalsupportcouldbegrantedtoOpportunityZones.TheCouncilhasalreadytakenactiononover130grantsorprograms:
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PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION: ACTIONCOMPLETED: GRANT/PROGRAMINFO: CATEGORY:
DepartmentofAgricultureRuralBusinessDevelopmentGrants
Thisisacompetitivegrantdesignedtosupporttargetedtechnicalassistance,trainingandotheractivitiesleadingtothedevelopmentorexpansionofsmallandemergingprivatebusinessesinruralareasthatmatchmedianhouseholdincomecriteria.Prioritiesaregivenaccordingtotrauma,economicdistress,long‐termpoverty,populationdecline,andunemployment.
Prioritypointshavebeenaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitytoapplicantswithprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.
ApplicationsubmitteddirectlytoUSDA.Applicationdeadline:ContactLocalAreaorStateoffice.https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs‐services/rural‐business‐development‐grants
EconomicDevelopment
RuralHousingPreservationGrant
TheHPGprogramisagrantprogramwhichprovidesqualifiedpublicagencies,privatenonprofitorganizations,whichmayincludebutnotbelimitedto,Faith‐BasedandCommunityOrganizations,andothereligibleentitiesgrantfundstoassistverylow‐andlow‐incomehomeownersinrepairingandrehabilitatingtheirhomesinruralareas.Inaddition,theHPGprogramassistsrentalpropertyownersandcooperativehousingcomplexesinrepairingandrehabilitatingtheirunitsiftheyagreetomakesuchunitsavailabletolow‐andverylow‐incomepersons.
RuralDevelopmentisencouragingapplicationsforprojectsthatwillsupportruralareaswithpersistentpovertyandinopportunityzones.
USDA‐RD‐HCFP‐HPG‐2019/Grantpostedon5/24/19;closingdateon7/8/19;grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
SolidWasteManagementTechnicalAssistanceGrants
Thisprogramreducesoreliminatespollutionofwaterresourcesbyprovidingfundingfororganizationsthatprovidetechnicalassistanceortrainingtoimprove
Prioritypointshavebeenaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitytoapplicantswith
ApplicationsubmitteddirectlytoUSDA.Applicationperiodended12/3/18(Closed).
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theplanningandmanagementofsolidwastesites.
projectsintendedtoserveOpportunityZones.
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs‐services/solid‐waste‐management‐grants
TechnicalAssistanceandTrainingforRuralWaterSystems
Thisprogramhelpsqualified,privatenonprofitsprovidetechnicalassistanceandtrainingtoidentifyandevaluatesolutionstowaterandwasteproblems;helpsapplicantsprepareapplicationsforwaterandwastedisposalloans/grants;andhelpsassociationsimprovetheoperationandmaintenanceofwaterandwastefacilitiesineligibleruralareas.
Prioritypointshavebeenaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitytoapplicantswithprojectsintendedtoserveOpportunityZones.
ApplicationsubmitteddirectlytoUSDA.Applicationperiodended12/3/18(Closed).https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs‐services/water‐waste‐disposal‐technical‐assistance‐training‐grants
EconomicDevelopment
DepartmentofCommerceCensusBureau–TheOpportunityProject
TheOpportunityProjectisaprocessforengaginggovernment,communities,andthetechnologyindustrytocreatedigitaltoolsthataddressourgreatestchallengesasanation.Thisprocesshelpstoempowerpeoplewithtechnology,makegovernmentdatamoreaccessibleanduser‐friendly,andfacilitatecross‐sectorcollaborationtobuildnewdigitalsolutionswithopendata.
TheOpportunityProject’s2019technologysprintonworkforcedesignatedOpportunityZonesasoneitsfourfocusareas.Theworkstreamon“CatalyzingInvestmentinOpportunityZones”willfocusoncreatingdigitaltoolsandresourcestoconnectinvestorswithcommunityleaders,entrepreneurs,andworkersofAmerica’s8,764OpportunityZones.
2019SprintDates:June25–September27
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
EconomicDevelopmentAdministration–
TheEconomicDevelopmentAdministrationprovidesstrategicinvestmentsthroughcompetitivegrants
In2019,EDAaddedOpportunityZonesasanInvestmentPriority.This
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EconomicDevelopmentAssistancePrograms
thatfosterjobcreationandattractprivateinvestmenttosupportdevelopmentineconomicallydistressedareasoftheUnitedStates.Applicationsareacceptedfromcommunitiestoprovideinvestmentsthatsupporteconomicdevelopmentthroughawidevarietyofassistancetypesthatincludeconstructionandnon‐constructionprograms.
InvestmentPrioritywillsignificantlyincreasethenumberofcatalyticOpportunityZone‐relatedprojectsthatEDAcanfundtospurgreaterpublicinvestmentintheseareas.
DepartmentofEducation
CharterSchoolsProgramGrantstoCharterSchoolDevelopersfortheOpeningofNewCharterSchoolsandfortheReplicationandExpansionofHigh‐QualityCharterSchools
Thesegrantsareintendedtosupportcharterschoolsthatserveearlychildhood,elementaryschool,orsecondaryschoolstudentsbyprovidinggrantfundstoeligibleapplicantsfortheopeningofnewcharterschoolsandforthereplicationandexpansionofhigh‐qualitycharterschools.
TheNoticeofFinalPriorities,forGrantstoCharterSchoolDevelopersfortheOpeningofNewCharterSchoolsandfortheReplicationandExpansionofHigh‐QualitypublishedJuly3,2019.Thisnoticefinalizesaprioritytoencouragetheopeningofnewcharterschoolsandthereplicationandexpansionofhigh‐qualitycharterschoolsinOpportunityZones,andtoencouragecharterschooldevelopersthat
PleaseseeNoticeofFinalPriorities:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/03/2019‐14263/final‐priorities‐requirements‐definitions‐and‐selection‐criteria‐expanding‐opportunity‐through
PleaseseeNoticeInvitingApplications:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/0
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arepartneringwithanOpportunityFund,especiallyforthepurposeofacquiringorconstructingschoolfacilities.
ConcurrentwiththeNoticeofFinalPriorities,theDepartmentpublishedaNoticeInvitingApplicationsforthisprogramonJuly3,thatincludesacompetitivepreferencepriorityworth10pointsforapplicantsproposingtoopenanewcharterschoolortoreplicateorexpandahigh‐qualitycharterschoolinaqualifiedopportunityzone.
7/03/2019‐14267/applications‐for‐new‐awards‐expanding‐opportunity‐through‐quality‐charter‐schools‐program‐csp‐grants
ChildCareAccessMeansParentsinSchoolProgram
Thisgrantprogramsupportstheparticipationoflow‐incomeparentsinpostsecondaryeducationthroughtheprovisionofcampus‐basedchildcareservices.Fundsareusedtosupportorestablishcampus‐basedchildcareprogramsprimarilyservingtheneedsoflow‐incomestudentsenrolledinIHEs.Grantsmaybeusedforbefore‐andafter‐schoolservices.Inaddition,grantsmaybeusedtoservethechildcareneedsofthecommunityservedbytheinstitution.
The2019NoticeInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones,underwhichanapplicantmust:(1)Proposetoservechildrenorstudentswhoreside,orattendelementaryorsecondaryschoolsorinstitutionsofhighereducation,inaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Provideevidencethatithasreceived,orwillreceive,financialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundfor
ED‐GRANTS‐041619‐001/Grantpostedon4/16/19;closingdateon5/31/19;grantonGrants.gov;Seefederalregisternotice:https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR‐2019‐04‐16/pdf/2019‐07579.pdf
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apurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject.
ExpandingOpportunitythroughQualityCharterSchoolsProgram(CSP):GrantstoCreditEnhancementforCharterSchoolFacilities
TheCreditEnhancementprogramprovidesgrantstoeligibleentitiestodemonstrateinnovativemethodsofhelpingcharterschoolstoaddressthecostofacquiring,constructing,andrenovatingfacilitiesbyenhancingtheavailabilityofloansandbondfinancing.
TheNoticeInvitingApplicationsincludesinvitationalpriorityforapplicantsproposingtotargetservicesinoneormorequalifiedopportunityzones;orpartnerwithoneormorequalifiedopportunityfunds.
ED‐GRANTS‐041619‐001/Grantpostedon6/5/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
GainingEarlyAwarenessandReadinessforUndergraduatePrograms‐StateGrants(GEARUP)
GEARUP‐StategrantsprovidefundingtoStatestoprovideearlysupportandmaintainacommitmenttoeligiblelow‐incomestudents,includingstudentswithdisabilities,toassistthestudentsinobtainingasecondaryschooldiplomaandpreparingforandsucceedinginpostsecondaryeducation.Granteesprovidefinancialaidinformationforpostsecondaryeducation,encourageenrollmentinrigorousandchallengingcoursework,andprovidescholarships.
TheNoticeInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones.Anapplicantthataddressestheprioritymust:(1)ProposetoservechildrenorstudentsinaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Demonstratethatithasreceived,orwillreceive,financialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundforapurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject.
Grantpostedon7/8/19;closingdateon8/7/19.PleaseseeNoticeInvitingApplications:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/08/2019‐14370/applications‐for‐new‐awards‐gaining‐early‐awareness‐and‐readiness‐for‐undergraduate‐programs‐state
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
PerformancePartnershipPilotsfor
ED(designatedleadagency),DOL,HHS,CNCS,IMLS,DOJ,HUD,andrelatedagenciescanannuallyenterintoupto10PerformancePartnershipagreementswithstates,regions,localities,ortribal
PreferencepointsincompetitiontobedesignatedaPerformancePartnershipPilotsforDisconnectedYouthwillbegrantedtoprojectsdesignedto
FederalRegisterDocumentNumber:2019‐00200.Postedon1/29/19;NoticeofIntenttoApplydueon3/14/19;Deadlinefor
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DisconnectedYouth
communitiesthatgivethemadditionalflexibilityinusingdiscretionaryfundsacrossmultipleFederalprograms.Pilotsiteswillcommittoachievesignificantimprovementsfordisconnectedyouthineducational,employment,andotherkeyoutcomesinexchangeforthisnewflexibility.
increaseeducationalopportunitiesbyreducingacademicornonacademicbarrierstoeconomicmobilitybyaligningFederal,State,orlocalfundingstreamstopromoteeconomicmobilityoflow‐incomeindividuals,suchasapplicantsinOpportunityZones
TransmittalofApplicationson4/29/19(Closed).Pleaseseefederalregisternotice:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/01/28/2019‐00200/applications‐for‐selection‐as‐a‐performance‐partnership‐pilot‐performance‐partnership‐pilots‐for
PerkinsInnovationandModernizationGrantProgram
Thisgrantprogramseekstoidentify,support,andrigorouslyevaluateevidence‐basedandinnovativestrategiesandactivitiestoimproveandmodernizecareerandtechnicaleducationandalignworkforceskillswithlabormarketneeds.
Preferencepointshavebeenaddedto2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsforprojectsservingstudentsresidingorattendingCTEprogramsinQualifiedOpportunityZones.ThenoticealsoincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforSpurringInvestmentinCTEfromQualifiedOpportunityFunds,underwhichanapplicantmustprovideevidencethatithasreceivedorwillreceivefinancialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundforapurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject,especiallyforpropertyincludingneededequipmentandtechnology.
ED‐GRANTS‐041519‐001/Grantpostedon4/15/19;closingdateon6/14/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov;Pleaseseefederalregisternotice:https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR‐2019‐04‐15/pdf/2019‐07456.pdf
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SchoolClimateTransformationGrantProgram:LocalEducationalAgency
TheSchoolClimateTransformationGrantProgram—LocalEducationalAgencyGrants(SCTG‐LEA)providescompetitivegrantstolocaleducationalagencies(LEAs)todevelop,enhance,orexpandsystemsofsupportfor,andtechnicalassistanceto,schoolsimplementingamulti‐tieredsystemofsupport,forimprovingschoolclimate.
The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesfourabsolutepriorities.Oneoftheabsoluteprioritiesis:AbsolutePriority3"LEAsthatincludeaQualifiedOpportunityZone".
ED‐GRANTS‐061019‐001/Grantpostedon6/10/19;closingdateon7/22/19;grantonGrants.gov
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
StateCharterSchoolFacilitiesIncentiveGrantsProgram
TheStateCharterSchoolFacilitiesIncentiveGrantsProgramprovidesgrantstoeligibleStatestohelpthemestablishorenhance,andadminister,aper‐pupilfacilitiesaidprogramforcharterschoolsintheState,thatisspecifiedinStatelaw,andprovidesannualfinancing,onaper‐pupilbasis,forcharterschoolfacilities.
The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesthreecompetitivepreferencepriorities.OneofthecompetitivepreferenceprioritiesincludesSpurringInvestmentinOpportunityZones(upto5points).
ED‐GRANTS‐060419‐006/Grantpostedon6/4/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
StrengtheningInstitutionsProgram(SIP)
TheStrengtheningInstitutionsProgram(SIP)providesgrantstoeligibleinstitutionsofhighereducation(IHEs)tohelpthembecomeself‐sufficientandexpandtheircapacitytoservelow‐incomestudentsbyprovidingfundstoimproveandstrengthentheinstitution’sacademicquality,institutionalmanagement,andfiscalstability.
The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones,underwhichanapplicantmust:(1)Proposetoservechildrenorstudentswhoreside,orattendelementaryorsecondaryschoolsorinstitutionsofhighereducation,inaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Provideevidenceinitsapplicationthatithasreceivedorwillreceivefinancial
ED‐GRANTS‐061919‐002/Grantpostedon6/19/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov
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assistancefromaqualifiedopportunityfund.
TeacherQualityPartnershipGrantProgram
Thesegrantsaimtoincreasestudentachievementbyimprovingthequalityofnewprospectiveteachersbyenhancingthepreparationofprospectiveteachersandtheprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesforcurrentteachers;holdingteacherpreparationprogramsatinstitutionsofhighereducation(IHEs)accountableforpreparingtalented,certifiedorlicensedandeffectiveteachers;andrecruitingeffectiveindividuals,includingminoritiesandindividualsfromotheroccupations,intotheteachingforce.
The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones,underwhichanapplicantmust:(1)Proposetoservechildrenorstudentswhoreside,orattendTQPprojectschools,inaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Demonstratethatithasreceived,orwillreceive,financialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundforapurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject.
ED‐GRANTS‐040319‐001/Grantpostedon4/3/19;closingdateon5/20/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov;https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/03/2019‐06493/applications‐for‐new‐awards‐teacher‐quality‐partnership‐grant‐program
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
ExperimentalSitesInitiative(ESI)—FederalWorkStudy(FWS)Program
UndertheESIauthority,theDepartmenthasinvitedFWS‐participatinginstitutionsofhighereducationtoparticipateinanexperimenttotesthowchangestotheFWSprogramwillincreasepartnershipsbetweeninstitutionsandindustry,improvestudentretentionandcompletion,reducestudentdebtlevels,andyieldstrongpost‐graduationemploymentoutcomes.
TheNoticeInvitingInstitutionsindicatesthat,iftheDepartmentneedstolimitparticipationamongapplicantinstitutions,prioritywillbegiventoinstitutionsthatidentifywork‐and‐learnopportunitiesinqualifiedopportunityzones,amongotherfactors.
PleaseseeNoticeInvitingInstitutions:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/23/2019‐10811/notice‐inviting‐postsecondary‐educational‐institutions‐to‐participate‐in‐experiments‐under‐the
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DepartmentofHealthandHumanServicesCommunityEconomicDevelopmentFocusonSocialEnterprises
ThisprogramawardsfundstoexperiencedCommunityDevelopmentCorporations(CDCs)forwellplanned,financiallyviable,andinnovativeprojectssponsoringsocialenterpriseincubators.Theseincubatorswilldevelopnewproducts,services,andcommercialactivitiesthatresultinnewpositionsforindividualswithlowincomes,whilealsoaddressingalocalunmetneedorsolutiontosocialproblemsforthecommunity’sconstituentsanditsstakeholders.Projectsalsoaddressthepersonalandcommunitybarriersthatmustbeovercometohelpindividualswithlowincomesbecomeself‐sufficient.(e.g.,transportation,childcare,education/training,language,etc.)Projectscanusefundsforcostsassociatedwithsocialenterprisestart‐uporexpansionactivities,aswellastechnicalassistanceandincubatorservicestothesebusinesses.Projectsmustbelocatedingeographicareaswithademonstratedneedforsocialenterprise,suchasacountydesignatedashavingpersistentpoverty.
BonuspointswillbeprovidedtoprojectslocatedindesignatedOpportunityZones.
HHS‐2019‐ACF‐OCS‐EE‐1580/Grantpostedon6/27/17;closingdate7/29/19;grantonGrants.gov
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CommunityEconomicDevelopmentProjects
Theprogramawardsfundingforwell‐planned,financiallyviable,andinnovativeprojectstoenhancejobcreationandbusinessdevelopmentforindividualswithlowincome.CEDgrantswillbemadeaspartofabroaderstrategytoaddressobjectivessuchasdecreasingdependencyonfederalprograms,chronicunemployment,andcommunitydeteriorationinurbanandruralareas.CEDprojectsareexpectedtoactivelyrecruitindividualswithlowincometofillthepositionscreatedbyCED‐fundeddevelopmentactivities,toassistthoseindividualstosuccessfullyholdthosejobsandtoensurethatthebusinessesandjobscreatedremainviableforatleastoneyearaftertheendofthegrantperiod.CED‐fundedprojectscanbenon‐constructionorconstructionprojects,however,short‐termconstructionjobsassociatedwithpreparingforbusinessstartuporexpansionarenotcountedwhendeterminingthenumberofjobscreatedundertheCEDprogramastheyaredesignedtobetemporaryinnature.
BonuspointswillbeprovidedtoprojectslocatedindesignatedOpportunityZones.
HHS‐2017‐ACF‐OCS‐EE‐1213/Grantpostedon6/17/17(updated4/25/19);closingdate6/3/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
EarlyHeadStartExpansionandEarlyHeadStart‐ChildCarePartnershipGrants
Thisprogramcompetitivelyawardsfundingforthepurposeofexpandingaccesstohigh‐quality,comprehensiveearlylearningservicesforlow‐incomeinfantsandtoddlersandtheirfamiliesthroughtraditionalEarlyHeadStart
TheFundingOpportunityAnnouncementforthethirdroundoffundingforthisgrantprogramwasupdatedtoincludelanguagethatreservedtherightfortheprioritization
HHS‐2019‐ACF‐OHS‐HP‐1386/Grantpostedon10/29/18;closingdateon11/30/18(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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programsorthroughpartnershipsbetweenEarlyHeadStartprogramsandchildcareproviders.
offundingforqualifiedapplicantswhoproposeservicesinOpportunityZones.
ChildSupportIntergovernmentalCaseProcessingInnovationDemonstration
Thisprogramcompetitivelyawardsfundingforthepurposeoftestinghowchildsupportagenciescanimproveintergovernmentalcaseprocessingandcollections.
BonuspointswillbeprovidedtoprojectslocatedindesignatedOpportunityZones.
HHS‐2019‐ACF‐OCSE‐FD‐1541
Grantclosingdateis7/17/2019(open);grantongrants.gov
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
HealthCenterProgram(akaServiceAreaCompetition)
TheHealthCenterProgramsupportsnearly1,400organizationsthatoperateapproximately12,000healthcaredeliverysitesacrossthenationservingmorethan27millionpeople.Eachyear,approximatelyone‐thirdofthegrantsarere‐competedtoensurecontinuedservicesinexistingserviceareas.Additionally,whenfundingisavailable,neworganizationsmayalsocompeteforfundingtoestablishhealthcentersinnewareas.
TheapplicationrequirestheapplicanttoidentifyiftheserviceareaislocatedinanOpportunityZone.OpportunityZonesareincludedintheobjectivereviewcriteriaintheFY19andupcomingFY20NOFOsthatestablishneworcompeteexistingserviceareas.
HRSA‐20‐015/Grantpostedon5/16/19;closingdate7/15/19;grantonGrants.gov
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
YouthEngagementinSports:CollaborationtoImproveAdolescentPhysicalActivityandNutrition(YESInitiative)
TheYESInitiativeseekstosupportprojectsthataddresstheHHSprioritytoexpandyouthparticipationinsportsandencourageregularphysicalactivity,especiallyforyouthpopulationswithlowerratesofsportsparticipationandcommunitieswithlimitedaccesstoathleticfacilitiesorrecreationalareas.YESInitiativeapplicantsshouldaddressunhealthyphysicalactivityandnutrition
PreferencewillbeprovidedtoprojectslocatedindesignatedOpportunityZones.Fundingdecisionsexpectedsummer2019.
MP‐CPI‐19‐002/Grantpostedon3/28/19;closingdate5/31/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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behaviorsinracial/ethnicminorityandsocio‐economicallydisadvantagedyouth,includingspecificallygirls,andprovideopportunitiestolearnskillsandgainexperiencesthatcontributetomorepositivelifestylesandenhancetheircapacitytomakehealthierlifechoices.TheYESInitiativeintendstoidentifyeffectivecollaborationsand/orexistingcommunityorganizationalpartnershipsthataimtoimprovephysicalactivityandnutritionbyincreasingsportsparticipationofracial/ethnicminorityand/orsocio‐economicallydisadvantagedyouth,includingspecificallygirls.
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DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopmentCatalyzingInvestmentinOpportunityZonesChallenge
TheDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment(HUD)isco‐leading(alongwiththeCouncilofEconomicAdvisers)theU.S.CensusBureau’s“TheOpportunityProject(TOP)”challengeentitled“CatalyzingInvestmentinOpportunityZones.”TOPisanacceleratorprogramthatmatchestechnologycompanies,universitiesgovernment,andcommunitiestogethertocreateusefuldigitalproductsforthepublic.
Thechallenge’spurposeistocreatedigitaltoolsandresourcestoconnectinvestorswithcommunityleaders,entrepreneurs,andworkersofthenation’sOpportunityZones.ThechallengebeganonJune25,2019.
ThechallengewillcloseonSeptember27,2019andtheteamsparticipatinginthechallengewillpresenttheirtoolsinDecember2019.
EconomicDevelopment
ChoiceNeighborhoodsPlanningGrantsProgram
Thisisanannualcompetitivegrantprogramthatleveragessignificantpublicandprivatedollarstosupportlocallydrivenstrategiesthataddressstrugglingneighborhoodswithdistressedpublicand/orHUD‐assistedhousing.Theprogramhelpscommunitiestransformneighborhoodsbyredevelopingseverelydistressedpublicand/orHUD‐assistedhousingandcatalyzingcriticalimprovementsintheneighborhood,includingvacantproperty,housing,businesses,servicesandschools.
Preferencepointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability.
FR‐6300‐N‐38/Grantposted4/10/19;closingdate6/10/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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ComprehensiveHousingCounselingGrantProgram
ThepurposeofHUD’sHousingCounselingGrantProgramistoprovidefundsthatshallbeusedforprovidingcounselingandadvicetotenantsandhomeowners,bothcurrentandprospective,withrespecttopropertymaintenance,financialmanagementandliteracy,andsuchothermattersasmaybeappropriatetoassistprogramclientsinimprovingtheirhousingconditions,meetingtheirfinancialneeds,andfulfillingtheresponsibilitiesoftenancyorhomeownership.FundingprovidedunderthisNOFAisintendedtosupportHUD‐approvedhousingcounselingagenciestorespondflexiblytotheneedsofresidentsandneighborhoods,anddeliverawidevarietyofhousingcounselingservicestohomebuyers,homeowners,renters,andthehomeless.
Preferencepointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability.
FR‐6300‐N‐33/Grantposted5/24/19;closingdate7/1/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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GuidanceonSubmittingConsolidatedPlansandAnnualActionPlans
Thisnoticeprovidesvaryinginstructionsandguidancetograntees/participatingjurisdictionsundertheCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG),HOMEInvestmentPartnerships(HOME),HousingTrustFund(HTF),EmergencySolutionsGrants(ESG),andHousingOpportunitiesforPersonsWithAIDS(HOPWA)programsatitrelatestoFiscalYear2019ConsolidatedPlansandActionPlans.
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtothisnotice,includingtheencouragementofgranteestoconsidertheuseofCDBG,HOME,HTF,ESG,andHOPWAfundsforeligibleactivitiesinOpportunityZoneswhendevelopingtheirConsolidatedPlans.Also,granteesareencouragedtoexplorewhethertheirOpportunityZoneswould
HUDNotice:CPD‐19‐01postedon2/13/19;ineffectuntil9/30/19
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qualifyasNeighborhoodRevitalizationStrategyAreas(NRSAs)—certainCDBGrequirementscanbestreamlinedthroughthedesignationofNRSAsthatmaymakeitmorefeasibleforgranteesandtheirpartnerstoleverageCDBGandSection108fundsmorequicklyinOpportunityZones.
HealthyHomesProductionGrantProgramforTribalHousing
ThepurposeoftheHHPprogramistoassistAmericanIndianandAlaskaNativetribalgovernmentsidentifyandremediatehousingrelatedhealthandsafetyhazards.ThisprogramwillassistAmericanIndianandAlaskaNativetribalgovernmentstodevelopcomprehensiveprogramstoidentifyandremediatehousingissuesthatcontributetohealthandsafetyissuesinurban,tribalcommunities.
Preferencepointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability.
FR‐6200‐N‐44/Grantpostedon6/25/19;closingdate8/9/19;grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
HOPEVIMainStreetGrantProgram
ThepurposeoftheHOPEVIMainStreetProgramistoprovidegrantstosmallcommunitiestoassistintherenovationofanhistoricortraditionalcentralbusinessdistrict,or“MainStreet”area,byreplacingunused,obsolete,commercialspaceinbuildingswithaffordablehousingunits.Theobjectivesoftheprogramareto:Redevelopcentralbusinessdistricts(MainStreetareas);PreserveHistoricortraditionalMainStreetareapropertiesby
PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2018NoticeofFundingAvailability.
FR‐6200‐N‐03/Grantpostedon5/14/19;closingdate7/30/19;grantonGrants.gov
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replacingunusedcommercialspaceinbuildingswithaffordablehousingunits;EnhanceeconomicdevelopmenteffortsinMainStreetareas;andProvideaffordablehousinginMainStreetareas.MainStreetgrantfundscanbeusedtobuildnewaffordablehousingorreconfigureobsoleteorsurpluscommercialspace(orextremelysubstandard,vacanthousing)intoaffordablehousingunits.
IncentivesforFHAMortgageInsuranceforPropertiesLocatedinOpportunityZones
FHAhasintroducedincentivesforpropertyownersapplyingforcertainmultifamilyloansinsuredbyFHAforpropertieslocatedinaqualifiedopportunityzonecensustract.
Twobenefits:1)ProcessingbyDesignatedHUDUnderwriters;2)ReducedFHAMortgageInsuranceApplicationFee
Notice:H2019‐07postedon5/9/19;ineffectuntilamended,revokedorsuperseded
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IndianHousingBlockGrant(IHBG)Program
ThisprogramisforeligibleIndiantribesandtribally‐designatedhousingentities(TDHEs)whomayreceivegrantstocarryoutarangeofaffordablehousingactivities.Grantfundsmaybeusedtodevelop,maintain,andoperateaffordablehousinginsafeandhealthyenvironmentsonIndianreservationsandinotherIndianareas,andcarryoutotheraffordablehousingactivities.Grantfundsmustbeusedtoprimarilybenefitlow‐incomeIndianfamilies.
PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram's2019NoticeofFundingAvailability;
FR‐6300‐N‐48/Grantpostedon5/7/19;closingdate8/8/19;grantonGrants.gov
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LeadHazardReductionGrantProgram
ThepurposeoftheLead‐BasedPaintHazardReduction(LHR)grantprogramistomaximizethenumberofchildrenundertheageofsixyearsprotectedfromleadpoisoningbyassistingstates,cities,counties/parishes,NativeAmericanTribesorotherunitsoflocalgovernmentinundertakingcomprehensiveprogramstoidentifyandcontrollead‐basedpainthazardsineligibleprivately‐ownedtargethousing.
Preferencepointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability.
FR‐6300‐N‐13/Grantpostedon6/25/19;closingdate8/9/19;grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
OfficeofHousing“NewPilot”
TheNewPilotstreamlinesFHAmortgageinsuranceapplicationsforeligibleprojectswithequityfromtheLowIncomeHousingTaxCreditandcoversNewConstructionandSubstantialRehabilitationprojectsunderSection221(d)(4)andSection220oftheNationalHousingAct.
EachparticipatingNewPilotOfficewillbedesignatingaseniorunderwritertoserveasthedesignatedpilotunderwriterforprojectsinOpportunityZones.
HUDNoticeH2019‐03/Noticeissued2/21/19.https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/LIHTCPilotNotice022119.pdf
EconomicDevelopment
RequestforInformation–OpportunityZones
HUDhasdeterminedthat—inlightofExecutiveOrder13853“EstablishingtheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncil”—itshouldundertakeasubstantivereviewofexistingpolicies,practices,plannedactions,regulationsandguidanceregardingHUD‐administeredprograms.ThepurposeistoidentifyactionsHUDcantaketoencouragebeneficialinvestmentinurbanandeconomicallydistressedcommunities,includingOpportunityZones.Inconductingthisreview,HUDbelievesthatitwouldbenefitfrominformationand
TheofficialRequestforInformationwaspublishedonApril17th,2019intheFederalRegister.
FR‐6155‐N‐01(FederalRegisterNoticeiDHUD‐2019‐0016‐0258)/Postedon4/17/19;commentsdueby6/17/19;noticeonregulations.gov
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perspectivesamongState,localandtribalofficials,expertsinrelevantdisciplines,affectedstakeholdersintheprivatesector,andthepublicasawhole.HUDis,therefore,requestinginformationtoguideandenhancethisreview.
RuralCapacityBuildingforCommunityDevelopmentandAffordableHousingGrants(RCB)
Theisanannualcompetitiveprogramthatenhancesthecapacityandabilityofruralhousingdevelopmentorganizations,CommunityDevelopmentCorporations(CDCs),CommunityHousingDevelopmentOrganizations(CHDOs),localgovernments,andIndiantribes(eligiblebeneficiaries)tocarryoutaffordablehousingandcommunitydevelopmentactivitiesinruralareasforthebenefitoflow‐andmoderate‐incomefamiliesandpersons.
PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2018NoticeofFundingAvailability.
FR‐6200‐N‐08/Grantpostedon4/8/19;closingdate6/11/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
Section202SupportiveHousingfortheElderlyProgram
ThisprogramprovidesCapitalAdvancefundingforthedevelopmentandoperationofsupportiverentalhousingforvery‐low‐incomepersonsaged62yearsorolder.Thisprogramprovidesvery‐low‐incomeelderlypersonswiththeopportunitytoliveindependently,butwithimportantvoluntarysupportservicessuchasnutritional,transportation,continuingeducation,and/orhealth‐relatedservices.CapitalAdvancefundsmustbeusedtofinanceconstruction,reconstruction,moderateorsubstantial
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2018NoticeofFundingAvailability,asprojectsponsorsareencouragedtoconsidersitesinOpportunityZones.
FR‐6200‐N‐52/Grantpostedon4/4/19;closingdate8/28/19;grantonGrants.gov
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rehabilitation,oracquisitionofastructurewithorwithoutrehabilitation.
Self‐HelpHomeownershipOpportunityProgram(SHOP)
Thisprogramprovidesfundstoeligiblenationalandregionalnon‐profitorganizationsandconsortiatopurchasehomesitesanddeveloporimprovetheinfrastructureneededtosetthestateforsweatequityandvolunteer‐basedhomeownershipprogramsforlow‐incomepersonsandfamilies.
PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability
FR‐6300‐N‐19/Grantpostedon7/9/10;closingdate9/10/10;grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
VeteransHousingRehabilitationandModificationPilotProgram
AnumberofAmerica’sdisabledlow‐incomeveteransareinneedofadaptivehousingtohelpthemregainormaintaintheirindependence.InpartnershipwiththeU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs,theU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopmentintendstoaddressthesechallengesinaccordancewiththeCarlLevinandHowardP.“Buck”McKeonNationalDefenseAuthorizationActforFiscalYear2015(Pub.L.113‐291,enactedDecember19,2014)byawardingcompetitivegrantstononprofitorganizationsthatprovidenationwideorstatewideprogramsthatprimarilyserveveteransand/orlow‐incomeindividuals.Thegrantsmaybeusedtomodifyortosupportgrantees’partnersinprovidingthoseservices.
PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2018NoticeofFundingAvailability.
FR‐6300‐N‐39/Grantpostedon4/25/19;closingdate5/22/19;grantonGrants.gov
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DepartmentofInteriorSolicitationofProposalsforEconomicDevelopmentFeasibilityStudyFundingfromtheNativeAmericanBusinessDevelopmentInstitute
ProposalsfromfederallyrecognizedAmericanIndianTribesandAlaskafederallyrecognizedTribalentitiesfortechnicalassistancefundingtohireconsultantstoperformfeasibilitystudiesofeconomicdevelopmentopportunities.ThesefeasibilitystudieswillempowerAmericanIndianTribes/AlaskafederallyrecognizedTribalentitiesandTribalbusinessestomakeinformeddecisionsregardingtheireconomicfutures.FeasibilitystudiesmayconcerntheviabilityofaneconomicdevelopmentprojectorbusinessorthepracticalityofatechnologyaTribeorentitymaychoosetopursue.GrantselectionprioritywillbegiventoapplicantswhoseproposalsfocusonbusinessesandprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.
PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’sSolicitation.
BIA‐NABDI‐2019‐0001/Grantpostedon4/1/19;closingdate7/1/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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DepartmentofJusticeAdamWalshActImplementationGrantProgram
TheAdamWalshActImplementationGrantProgramassistsjurisdictionswithdevelopingandenhancingprogramsdesignedtoimplementtherequirementsofSORNA.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
SMART‐2019‐14905/Grantpostedon2/15/19;closingdateon4/18/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ArtificialIntelligenceResearchandDevelopmenttoSupportCommunitySupervision
Thisprogramawardsgrantstoproposalsforinnovative,investigator‐initiatedtechnologyresearchanddevelopmentprojectstoapplyadvancesinArtificialIntelligence(AI)topromotethesuccessfulreentryofoffendersundercommunitysupervision.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15287/Grantpostedon2/15/19;closingdateon5/13/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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ComprehensiveOpioidAbuseSite‐basedProgram
ThisprogramawardsfundingInresponsetotheopioidepidemic.TheComprehensiveOpioidAbuseSite‐basedProgramisdesignedtosupportournationsfirstrespondersandprovidefortheneedsofcrimevictims;supportdiversionandalternativestoincarcerationprogramsfornon‐violentindividualswhocomeincontactwiththejusticesystemasaresultoftheabuseofillicitandprescriptionopioids;implementandenhanceprescriptiondrugmonitoringprograms;promotecross‐systemplanningandcoordinationofservicedelivery;andreducetheincidenceoffataloverdosesassociatedwithopioiduse.Effectiveresponsesmustbecomprehensiveandaddresstheneedsoftheindividualwhois
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15111/Grantpostedon4/5/19;closingdateon6/5/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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abusingdrugs,aswellasanychildrenandlovedoneswhomaybeexperiencingtrauma,violence,andvictimization.
ComprehensiveSchool‐basedApproachtoYouthViolenceandVictimizationPrevention,InterventionandAccountability
Thisprogramwillsupportacomprehensiveefforttoaddressyouthviolenceandvictimizationthroughimplementingprevention,interventionandaccountabilityeffortsinaschool‐basedsetting.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐14964/Grantpostedon3/21/19;closingdateon5/20/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
EnhancementstoJuvenileIndigentDefenseSystems
Thisprogramwillsupportstatesandlocalitiesindevelopingandimplementingstrategiestoensurethatyouthinvolvedwiththejuvenilejusticesystemhavefairandequalaccesstoqualitylegalrepresentation;ensurethatoffendersinvolvedwiththejuvenilejusticesystemhaveresourcesthataddressthecollateralconsequencesofjusticesysteminvolvement;and/orprovidetrainingforthejuvenileindigentdefensebar,includingpublicdefendersandcourt‐appointedcounselworkingonbehalfofjuvenileindigentdefendants.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐14927/Grantpostedon3/6/19;closingdateon5/8/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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EnhancingCommunityResponsestotheOpioidCrisis:ServingOur
Theprogramawardsfundstoaddressanurgentgapincrimevictimservicesrelatedtotheopioidepidemicandtoexpanduponexistingorestablishnewprogramstoprovideservicestochildrenandyouthwhoarevictimizedastheresultofthe
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OVC‐2019‐15644/Grantpostedon5/28/19;closingdate7/11/19;grantonGrants.gov
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YoungestCrimeVictims
opioidcrisis.OVCanticipatesthatthissolicitationwillsupportserviceprovidersinexpandingtheircurrentscopeandexpertisetoensurethatchildrenandyouth,mostvulnerablevictimsimpactedbytheopioidcrisesaresupportedastheyhealfromtheimpactofcrimeandsubstanceabuse.
EnhancingLanguageandOtherAccesstoServices
Thisprogramawardsfundingtoenhancelanguageaccessservicesforcrimevictimstobreakdownbarriersthatpreventmanyindividualsfromreportingcrimesandaccessingtheservicestheyneedaftercrimevictimization.Fundingwillsupporttheprovisionofdirectservices,thedevelopmentoflanguageaccessplans,andwillexpandthecapacityofcommunity‐basedorganizationswithinlinguisticallyspecificcommunitiestoaddresstheneedsofvictimsofalltypesofcrime.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OVC‐2019‐15654/Grantpostedon4/26/19;closingdate6/26/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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EvaluationofJuvenileCorrectionsExecutiveLeadershipTraining
Thisprogramwillawardfundingforasingleevaluationprojecttoexaminetheimplementationandeffectivenessofajuvenilecorrectionsexecutiveleadershiptraining.TheOJJDP‐fundedtrainingwillassistjuvenilefacilitysuperintendentsandotherjuvenilecorrectionspersonnelintheireffortstodevelopandimplementeffectivefacilitypracticesandstrategiesforyouthintheircustody.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐16193/Grantpostedon6/11/19;closingdateon8/12/19;grantonGrants.gov
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EvaluationofProjectSafeNeighborhoods
Thisprogramwillawardfundingamulti‐siteevaluationtoassesstheeffectivenessoftheProjectSafeNeighborhoods(PSN)program.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15403/Grantpostedon2/13/19;closingdateon5/1/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
EvaluationsofServicesforVictimsofCrime
Thisprogramawardsfundingforrigorousevaluationsofprogramsthatprovideservicesforvictimsofcrime.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15443/Grantpostedon2/26/19;closingdateon5/6/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
EvaluationofStreetLawPrograms
ThisprogramawardsfundstoconductasingleevaluationprojectthatmeasurestheeffectivenessoftwoprogramsadministeredbyStreetLaw,Inc.(StreetLaw),astheyareimplementedinatwo‐yearexpansionoftheseprogramsthattheOfficeofJuvenileJusticeandDelinquencyPrevention(OJJDP)isfunding.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐16109/Grantpostedon6/12/19;closingdateon8/12/19;grantonGrants.gov
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FamilyDrugCourtProgram
ThesearecompetitivegrantawardsforcommunitiestoimplementorenhanceFamilyDrugCourts.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐15026/Grantpostedon3/27/19;closingdateon3/19/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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Field‐GeneratedInnovationsinAssistancetoVictimsofHumanTrafficking
Thisprogramawardsfundingtomeettheneedsofarapidlyevolvinganti‐traffickingfield,andtobestservevictimsofhumantrafficking,OVCisseekinginnovativeideastoenhanceidentificationofandservicesforvictims.Proposedprojectsshoulddeveloporenhancepromising
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OVC‐2019‐15655/Grantpostedon4/29/19;closingdate6/27/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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practices,models,andvictim‐centeredprograms,orapplythemininnovativeways,tobuildthecapacityofvictimserviceproviderstoclosegapsinassistingallvictimsofsexandlabortraffickingintheUnitedStates.
ImprovingReentryforAdultswithCo‐occurringSubstanceAbuseandMentalIllness
Theprogramawardsfundingtoimproveaccesstoanddeliveryofservicestooffenderswithco‐occurringsubstanceabuseandmentalillnesswhentheyleaveincarcerationtoreenterthecommunity.ThefocusoftheProgramistoprovidestandardizedscreeningandassessment;collaborativecomprehensivecasemanagement;andpre‐andpost‐releaseprogrammingthataddresscriminogenicriskandneeds,includingmentalillnessandsubstanceabuse.Theexpectationisthatjailorprisonsystemswilldeveloporrefineastandardizedscreeningprocessforallpeopleinthecorrectionalfacility.Further,community‐basedtreatmentprovidersmustcoordinatewithcorrections,correctionalhealth,parole,andprobation,asapplicable,todevelopcollaborativecomprehensivecaseplanstoaidinthereentryprocess.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15183/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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InnovationsinCommunity‐BasedCrime
ThisprogramawardsfundingtofocusonhighcrimecommunitieswithconcentrateddistressandhotspotsofcrimeanddirectlysupportstheDepartment'sprioritiestoreduceviolent
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15364/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/24/19
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ReductionProgram
crime(sometimesassociatedwithgangactivity),assistcommunitiesstrugglingwithdrugabuse,andsupportlawenforcementofficersbyintegratingofficersandenforcementstrategiesintocommunity‐basedcrimereductionefforts.
(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
InnovationsinSupervisionInitiative:BuildingCapacitytoCreateSaferCommunities
Thisprogramawardsfundingtoprovidestateandlocalcommunitycorrectionsagencieswithinformation,resources,andtrainingandtechnicalassistance(TTA)onwaystoimprovesupervisioncapacityandpartnershipswithotherjusticeagenciestopreventrecidivismandreducecrimeintheirjurisdictions.TheInnovationsinSupervisionInitiativeprovidesopportunitiestoincreasecommunitycorrectionsagenciesabilitytoreducecrimescommittedbythosesupervisedinthecommunity.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15226/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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InnovativeReentryInitiatives:BuildingSystemCapacity&TestingStrategiestoReduceRecidivism
TheprogramawardsfundingtoReduceRecidivismistoprovidestateandlocaljurisdictionsandIndiantribeswiththeresourcesandtrainingandtechnicalassistance(TTA)necessarytoidentifyassetsandgapsintheirreentrysystemsandtodevelopcapacityandpartnershipstoprovideservicesthatpreventrecidivism,reducecrime,andimprovepublicsafetyintheirjurisdictions.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15250/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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InnovativeResponsesto
Theprogramawardsfundingtoprovidestateandlocalparoleandprobation
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareafor
BJA‐2019‐15224/Grantpostedon4/23/19;
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BehaviorintheCommunity:Swift,Certain,andFairSupervision
agencieswithinformation,resources,andtrainingandtechnicalassistance(TTA)toimproveresponsestooffenderbehaviorinaccordancewiththeprinciplesofswiftness,certainty,andfairness,inordertopreventrecidivismandreducecrimeintheirjurisdictions.Throughthisgrantannouncement,BJAwillselectmultipleapplicantstodevelop,implement,orenhanceanSCFProgrammodel.
selectioninthe2019Solicitation.
closingdateon6/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
Investigator‐InitiatedResearchandEvaluationonFirearmViolence
Thisprogramprovidesgrantsforresearchandprogramevaluationprojectsthatinformeffortstopreventandreduceintentional,interpersonalfirearmviolenceandpublicmassshootingsintheUnitedStates.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15288/Grantpostedon2/26/19;closingdateon4/29/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
JusticeandMentalHealthCollaborationProgram
Theprogramawardsfundingtosupportcross‐systemcollaborationtoimproveresponsesandoutcomesforindividualswithmentalillnesses(MI)orco‐occurringmentalillnessandsubstanceabuse(CMISA)whocomeintocontactwiththejusticesystem.ThisprogramsupportsofficerandpublicsafetyandviolencereductionthroughsocialserviceandotherpartnershipsthatwillenhanceandincreaselawenforcementresponsestopeoplewithMIandCMISA.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15099/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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JuvenileDrugCourtProgram
ThesearecompetitivegrantawardsforcommunitiestoimplementorenhanceJuvenileTreatmentDrugCourts.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐15032/Grantpostedon3/29/19;closingdateon5/30/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
LawEnforcement‐BasedVictimSpecialistProgram
Thisprogramawardsfundingtosupportdirectvictimassistanceservicegrantstostate,tribal,andlocallawenforcementagenciesinsmall,mid‐sized,andlargejurisdictionstohirestafftodevelopneworenhanceexistinglawenforcement‐basedvictimserviceprograms,bettercoordinateservices,anddeveloppartnershipswithcommunity‐basedprogramstoaddresstheneedsofcrimevictims.Astrongfocuswillbeplacedonreachingvictimsinhigh‐crimeareasandimprovingservicestothesecrimevictims.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OVC‐2019‐15600/Grantpostedon5/28/19;closingdateon7/25/19;grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
LocalLawEnforcementCrimeGunIntelligenceCenterIntegrationInitiative
TheprogramawardsfundingtostateandlocalgovernmententitiesthatareexperiencingprecipitousincreasesinguncrimetoimplementcomprehensiveandholisticmodelstoreduceviolentcrimeandillegalfirearmswithintheirjurisdictionsbyenablingthemtointegratewiththeirlocalATFCrimeGunIntelligenceCenters(CGICs).ThepurposeofthisinitiativeistoencouragelocaljurisdictionstoworkwiththeirATFpartnerstoutilizeintelligence,technology,andcommunityengagementtoswiftlyidentifyfirearmsusedunlawfullyand
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15053/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/11/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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theirsources,andeffectivelyprosecuteperpetratorsengagedinviolentcrime.
MeasuringtheImpactofVictimServices:InstrumentDevelopment
Thisprogramawardsfundingtodevelopatoolforusebyvictimserviceproviders,relevantgovernmententities,andvictimservice‐providerfundingadministratorstoassesstheeffectivenessofvictimserviceprogramming.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15594/Grantpostedon2/27/19;closingdateon5/16/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
MentoringOpportunitiesforYouthInitiative
Thisprogramawardsfundingforyouthmentoringservices(1:1,grouporpeer)providedbyNationalandMulti‐Statementoringorganizationsaswellasmentoringforspecificpopulations.Specificcategorytitlesmightinclude:NationalMentoringPrograms;Multi‐StateMentoringPrograms;MentoringProgramsforYouthInvolvedintheJuvenileJusticeSystem;MentoringStrategiesforYouthImpactedbyOpioids;andStatewideandRegionalMentoringInitiativeforYouthImpactedbyOpioids.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐15004/Grantpostedon2/20/19;closingdateon4/22/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
PaulCoverdellForensicScienceImprovementGrantsProgram
Thisprogramawardsfundingtoimproveforensicscienceandmedicalexaminer/coronerservices,includingservicesprovidedbylaboratoriesoperatedbyStatesandunitsoflocalgovernment.Amongotherthings,fundsmaybeusedtoeliminateabacklogintheanalysisofforensicevidenceandtotrainandemployforensiclaboratorypersonnel,asneeded,toeliminatesuchabacklog.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15504/Grantpostedon4/5/19;closingdate6/4/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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TheCoverdellActrequiresthat15percentofprogramfundsbeawardedcompetitively.ThesecompetitivefundsmaybeawardedtoSAAsordisperseddirectlytounitsoflocalgovernmentbasedonthemeritsoftherespectiveapplications.Thissolicitationwillfundcompetitiveawardsonly.
ResearchandEvaluationinSafety,Health,andWellnessintheCriminalJusticeSystem
Thisprogramwillawardfundingformultidisciplinaryresearchprojectsaddressingfourtopics:1)Thecumulativeeffectsofshift‐workschedules,overtime,andsecondaryemploymentonthehealth,safety,performance,andqualityoflifeofpoliceorcorrectionalofficers.2)Enhancingstrategiesforofficerinteractionwithindividualspresentingwithmentalillness.3)Understandingtheimpactandmanagementofstress,burnout,andvicarioustraumatoadvanceresiliencyoftheforensicscienceworkforce.4)Theimpactofundercoverworkonofficerwellness.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15283/Grantpostedon3/11/19;closingdateon5/28/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ResearchandEvaluationonDrugsandCrime
Thisprogramprovidesgrantsforresearchthatpromoteseffectivelawenforcement,court,andcorrectionsresponsestoillegaldrugmarkets(includingdiversionoflegaldrugs).
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15444/Grantpostedon2/14/19;closingdateon5/6/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ResearchandEvaluationon
Thisprogramawardsfundingforscientificallyrigorousresearchandevaluationprojectsdesignedtoproduce
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareafor
NIJ‐2019‐15270/Grantpostedon2/13/19;closingdate4/29/19
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GangsandGangViolence
findingswithhighpracticalutilityforyouthandadultgangprevention,intervention,enforcement,orreentrystrategies.
selectioninthe2019Solicitation.
(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
ResearchandEvaluationonPolicing
Thisprogramawardsfundingforinvestigator‐initiated,randomizedcontrolledtrial(RCT)studiesofapproachestothechallengesofpolicingintheUnitedStatesthataddressthestrategicprioritiesandobjectivesidentifiedinNIJ’sPolicingStrategicResearchPlan,2017‐2022.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15543/Grantpostedon2/7/19;closingdateon5/7/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ResearchandEvaluationonPromisingReentryInitiatives
Thisprogramawardsfundingforrigorousresearchtoexaminereentryinitiativesthatincorporatepromisingpractices,strategies,orprograms.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15563/Grantpostedon1/17/29;closingdateon5/13/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ResearchandEvaluationonTerrorismPrevention
ThisprogramawardsfundingtoresearchaimedatbuildingknowledgeandevidencerelatedtostrategiesforeffectivepreventionofterrorismintheUnitedStates.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15303/Grantpostedon2/12/19;closingdateon4/22/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ResearchandEvaluationontheAdministrationofJustice
Thisprogramawardsfundingforfundingforinvestigator‐initiated,interdisciplinaryresearchandevaluationprojectsrelatedtotheadministrationofjusticeinthreeareas:(1)eyewitnessevidence;(2)policedeflectionstrategies;and(3)forensicsciencetestimony.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15645/Grantpostedon2/5/19;closingdateon4/19/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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ResearchandEvaluationonTraffickinginPersons
Thisprogramprovidesgrantsforresearchprojectsthat—firstandforemost—haveclearimplicationsforcriminaljusticepolicyandpracticeintheUnitedStates.Thisyear,NIJisparticularlyinterestedinresearchrespondingtothefollowingpriorityareas:Labortraffickingresearch;Evaluationresearchfocusedonvictimserviceproviders;andBuildingknowledgeofthe“grooming”processoftraffickers.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15231/Grantpostedon2/26/19;closingdateon5/8/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ResearchandEvaluationonViolenceAgainstWomen:SexualViolence,IntimatePartnerViolence,Stalking,andTeenDatingViolence
Thisprogramawardsfundingforresearchtosupportobjectiveandindependentknowledgeandvalidatedtoolstoreduceviolenceagainstwomen,promotejusticeforvictimsofcrime,andenhancecriminaljusticeresponsestosuchcrimes.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15365/Grantpostedon2/13/19;closingdateon4/15/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
ResearchandEvaluationonWhiteCollarCrime:HealthCareandElderFraud
Thisprogramsupportsscientificallyrigorousresearch,andevaluationprojectsthatwilladvanceourunderstandingofthesetypesofcrimeandeffectiveapproachesforidentifying,preventing,investigating,andprosecutingthem.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15383/Grantpostedon2/15/19;closingdateon5/2/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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ResearchintoDesistancefromCrime
ThisprogramwillawardfundingtobuilduponNIJ’spastresearcheffortsto
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareafor
NIJ‐2019‐15527/Grantpostedon2/12/19;closingdateon4/29/19
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understandandaidinacceleratingtheprocessofdesistancefromcrime.
selectioninthe2019Solicitation.
(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
ResearchonImmigrationandCrime
Thisprogramawardsfundsforresearchprojectsthatincreaseunderstandingoftherelationshipbetweenimmigration,bothlegalandillegal,andcrime.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15588/Grantpostedon2/28/19;closingdateon5/29/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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SecondChanceActAddressingtheNeedsofIncarceratedParentswithMinorChildren
Thisprogramwillpromoteandexpandservicesindetentionandcorrectionalfacilitiestoincarceratedindividualswhohavechildrenyoungerthanage18.Programactivitiesincludedevelopingstrategiestoincreaseandenhancecommunicationbetweenthechildandhisorherincarceratedparentwhilemaintainingsafefacilities,andprovidingtransitionalreentryservicesthatincorporateafocusonparentalresponsibilityforincarceratedparentsandensuringthatyouthwithanincarceratedparentreceiveservicesthatsupportpositiveyouthdevelopment.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐14931/Grantpostedon2/13/19;closingdateon4/15/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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SecondChanceActComprehensiveCommunity‐BasedAdultReentryProgram
Theprogramawardsfundingforsupportingorganizationsortribesprovidingcomprehensivereentryservicestoprogramparticipantsthroughouttheirtransitionfromjailorprisontothecommunity.Underthissolicitation,BJAisseekingapplicationstoimplementorexpandonreentryprogramsthatdemonstratestrongpartnershipswith
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15223/Grantpostedon4/8/19;closingdateon6/11/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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corrections,parole,probation,lawenforcement,andotherreentryserviceproviders.Thesepartnershipsshoulddevelopcomprehensivecasemanagementplansthatdirectlyaddresscriminogenicriskandneeds,asdeterminedbyvalidatedcriminogenicriskassessments,andincludesdeliveryorfacilitationofservicesinamannerconsistentwiththelearningstylesandabilitiesoftheparticipants.Thisincludesensuringcognitivebehavioralprogrammingisinplacepre‐release,whetherbytheleadapplicantorapartneringagency.
SecondChanceActYouthOffenderReentryProgram
Theprogramawardsfundingtohelpjuvenileparticipantsreleasedfromresidentialconfinementtosuccessfullytransitionbackintosociety.Thissolicitationwillsupportthedeliveryofavarietyofevidence‐basedserviceswhiletheoffenderisstillconfinedandduringhisorherreentryintothecommunitytoensurethatthejuvenilestransitionissafeandsuccessful.Sitesfundedunderthisprogramwillprovidejuvenileoffendersinconfinementandfollowingtheirreleasetothecommunitywithservices,including:educational,vocational,andjobplacementservices;substanceabusetreatment;coordinatedsupervisionandservicesuponreleasefromconfinement,includingtransitional/permanenthousingand
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐15036/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/24/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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mentalandphysicalhealthcare;andvictimappropriateservices.
SexualAssaultForensicEvidence‐Inventory,Tracking,andReporting
ThisprogramawardsfundingforapplicationsfromeligibleStatesandunitsoflocalgovernmentthatwillinventory,track,andreportthestatusofSAKs.Asanintegralpartoftheseactivities,applicantsalsoareexpectedtoidentifyandprioritize(fortesting)SAKsforwhichprosecutionofaperpetratorissoontobebarredbytheexpirationofanapplicablestatute(s)oflimitations.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
NIJ‐2019‐15528/Grantpostedon4/1/19;closingdateon5/20/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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SpecializedServicesandMentoringforChildandYouthVictimsofSexTraffickingandSexualExploitation
Theprogramawardsfundingtosupporttheeffortsoforganizationstodeveloporenhancetheirmentoringcapacity,facilitateoutreachefforts,andincreasetheavailabilityofdirectservicesforchildandyouthvictimsofcommercialsexualexploitationanddomesticsextrafficking.Underthisinitiative,experiencedorganizationsworkwithOJJDP'sexistingtrainingandtechnicalassistanceprovidertodeveloporenhancementoringservicemodelsandmentortrainingbasedonbestpracticestofocusontheneedsofgirlsandboys,whoareatriskorarevictimsofcommercialsexualexploitationanddomesticsextrafficking.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐14988/Grantpostedon5/28/19;closingdateon7/29/19;grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
STOPSchoolViolenceTechnologyand
Theprogramawardsfundingtosupporteffortsbystate,local,andfederally‐recognizedIndiantribestopreventand
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareafor
BJA‐2019‐15118/Grantpostedon4/8/19;closing
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ThreatAssessmentSolutionsforSaferSchoolsProgram
reduceschoolviolence.Specifically,theBJAprogramwilladdress:(1)trainingschoolpersonnelandstudentstopreventstudentviolence;(2)developmentandoperationofanonymousreportingsystemsagainstthreatsofschoolviolence,includingmobiletelephoneapplications,hotlines,andwebsites;and(3)developmentandoperationofschoolthreatassessmentandcrisisinterventionteamsthatmayincludecoordinationwithlawenforcementagenciesandschoolpersonnel.Inaddition,theprogrammayfundspecializedtrainingforschoolofficialsininterveningandrespondingtoindividualswithmentalhealthissuesthatmayimpactschoolsafety.Thissolicitationspecificallyseeksapplicationsthataddressthedevelopmentandoperationofschoolthreatassessmentandcrisisinterventionteamsandthedevelopmentoftechnologyforlocalorregionalanonymousreportingsystems.Thistechnologymaybeintheformofanapp,hotline,orwebsite.Theproposedtechnologysolutionsmaybethosethatcouldbeusedduringanincidenttoassistinsecuringthesafetyofthoseinvolved,toincludesharinginformationwithfirstresponders.
selectioninthe2019Solicitation.
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StrategiesforPolicingInnovation
Theprogramawardsfundingtoprovideresourcesandopportunitiestoenablepoliceagenciestoidentifyanddefinetheirmostpressingcrimeproblemsandinstitutelastingoperationalandorganizationalchangesthatfosterrelianceonandeffectiveuseofevidence‐basedpractices,data,andtechnology.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
BJA‐2019‐15126/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/11/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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SupportingEffectiveInterventionsforAdolescentSexOffendersandYouthwithSexualBehaviorProblems
Thisprogramawardsfundingforprojectsitestodevelopacommunity‐based,multidisciplinary,comprehensiveapproachtorespondingtoyouthwithsexualbehaviorproblems,theirchildvictims,andtheirfamiliesaswellasatrainingandtechnicalassistanceprovidertosupportprojectsitesindevelopinginterventionmodels.Thepurposeofthisprogramistopreventsexualreoffending,promotehealing,andprovideservicesforvictimsandfamilies.Theprogramwillfocusoninterfamilialand/orcoresidentialchildvictimsandyouthwithproblematicsexualbehaviors.Examplesofthesetypesofsexualbehaviorsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,sexualcontactbetweenchildrenwhodonotknoweachotherwell(i.e.,fosterhomeorinstitutionalsetting);sexualcontactbetweenchildrenofdifferentages,sizes,anddevelopmentallevels;aggressiveorcoercedsexualcontact;sexualcontactthatcausesharmtothechildorothers;andsexualcontact
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐15003/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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thatcausesanotherchildtobehighlyupsetand/orfearful.Applicantsshouldproposecomprehensive,evidence‐basedinterventionstrategiesforservingboththechildvictim(s)andtheyouthwithsexualbehaviorproblemsandtheirparents/caregivers.
SupportingVictimsofGangViolence
Theprogramawardsfundingtosupporttheeffortsofcommunitiestopromotejusticeandhealingforjuvenilevictimsandtheirfamiliesaswellaswitnessesthathavebeenaffectedbygangviolenceintheircommunity.Underthisinitiative,organizationsworkingcloselywiththecriminaljusticesystemwillprovidecomprehensivevictimassistanceservicestoensurethatyouth(andtheirfamilies)impactedbygangviolencearenotfurthertraumatizedandhaveadequatesupportstofeelsafeintheircommunity.Thismayincludeemergencycrisisresponse,referralsforservices,post‐trialnotification,andliaisonservicesduringthelegalprocess.Inaddition,similarserviceswillbeprovidedtoyouthwitnessesofgangviolence.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐14992/Grantpostedon4/8/19;closingdateon6/10/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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TransformingAmerica'sResponsetoElderAbuse:EnhancedMultidisciplinaryTeams(E‐MDTs)
Thisprogramwillsupportthedevelopmentand/orenhancementofmultidisciplinaryteams(MOT)andtostrengthenthecapacityof"enhancedMDTs"tobetteridentifyandrespondtocasesofabuseandmorecomprehensively
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OVC‐2019‐15656/Grantpostedon6/7/19;closingdateon7/8/19;grantonGrants.gov
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forOlderVictimsofAbuseandFinancialExploitation
serveandsupportvictimsofelderabuseandfinancialexploitationbyalsofundingaNationalElderAbuseTrainingandTechnicalAssistanceCenter.ThroughtheseE‐MDTs,theOfficeforVictimsofCrime(OVC)hopestoimprovecaseoutcomeswhileminimizingadditionaltraumaandrestoringsafetyandsecuritytoolderadultvictimsofcrimeandpotentiallyholdoffendersaccountable.
UsingTelehealthtoImproveCare,AccessandQualityofSexualAssaultForensicExams
Thisprogramseekstodeveloporenhancestatewideorregionaltelehealthprogramstoimprovethequalityofhealthcareforsexualassaultvictims,increasethequalityofforensicevidencecollection,andexpandthereachofSexualAssaultNurseExaminers(SANE)servicesthroughtelehealthforcommunitieswithlimitedaccesstotrainedSANEs.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OVC‐2019‐15646/Grantpostedon6/7/19;closingdateon7/17/19;grantonGrants.gov
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YouthGangDesistance/DiversionGrantProgram
Thisprogramawardsfundingforfocusontargetedeffortstoreducegangactivitybyfocusingonstrategiestodisruptrecruitmentandincentivizedesistancebysupportingprogramsthatofferalternativesupportmechanismsforyouth.Lawenforcementandprosecutorialagencieswillbecriticalpartnersforthisproposedinitiative.Fundingtoprosecutorialandlawenforcementagencieswouldsupportdiversionactivitiesaswellastargetedincentivessuchastattooremovalandlife
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐14983/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/24/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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skilltrainingforyouthfulgangmembersseekingtodesistfromgangactivity.
YouthGangSuppressionImplementationGrantsProgram
Theprogramawardsfundingtosupportjurisdictionswithanestablishedgangpresencetocoordinategangsuppressioneffortsandactivitiesbyprosecutorialandlawenforcementagencies.OJJDPhasalonghistoryofsupportingcommunityeffortstocombatgangcrime.ThroughOJJDP'sComprehensiveGangModel,communitiescanimplementacomprehensiveapproachtogangcrimeandyouthviolencereduction.SuppressionisakeycomponentofOJJDP'sComprehensiveGangModel.Focuseddeterrenceandsuppressionstrategiescandissuadeindividualsandgangsfromcommittingcrimes.Suchapproacheshighlightthepunishmentsorlegalrecoursethatwillensueinthecommissionofacrimeanddiscouragethepersonorgroupfromcommittingcrimesinthefuture.Theseefforts,coupledwiththeotherkeycomponentsoftheComprehensiveGangModel,offeraholisticapproachtosupporttheeffortsoflawenforcementincombattinggangcrimeandpromotepublicsafetyincommunities.EligibleapplicantswillberequiredtoimplementOJJDP'sComprehensiveGangModelbyworkingwiththeNationalGangCenter,andmay
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐14932/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/24/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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usegrantfundstosupportgangsuppressionactivities.
YouthMentoring(ForOpioidImpactedYouth)
Thisprogramprovidesgrantfundingtoorganizationstorecruitandtrainmentorsandprovidementoringservicesforyouth.
OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.
OJJDP‐2019‐15035/Grantpostedon3/5/19;closingdateon5/7/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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DepartmentofLaborApprenticeships:ClosingtheSkillsGap
Thegrantprogramhasthefollowingoverarchinggoals:1)toacceleratetheexpansionofapprenticeshipstonewindustrysectorsandoccupations,suchascybersecurityandthoseinvolvingartificialintelligence;(2)topromotethelarge‐scaleexpansionofapprenticeshipsacrossthenationtoarangeofemployers,includingsmall‐andmedium‐sizedemployers;and(3)toincreaseapprenticeshipopportunitiesforallAmericans.
PreferencepointsforOpportunityZoneapplicantshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement.
FOA‐ODEP‐19‐09/Grantpostedon6/24/19;closingdate9/24/19;grantonGrants.gov
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
CapacityBuildingDevelopmentalandCapacityBuildingPilot
Thegrantprogramoffersopportunitiesfornonprofitorganizationstocompeteannuallyforfundingsotheymaydevelopandconducttrainingandeducationalprogramsforsmallbusinessemployersandworkersontherecognition,avoidance,andpreventionofoccupationalsafetyandhealthhazardsintheir
PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement/NoticeofAvailableFunding
SHTG‐FY‐19‐03/Grantpostedon5/3/19;closingdate7/2/19;grantonGrants.gov
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workplaces,andtoinformworkersoftheirrightsandemployersoftheirresponsibilitiesundertheOSHAct.
HomelessVeterans’ReintegrationProgram
Thisisanannualcompetitivegrantprogramthatserveshomelessveteransbyprovidingoccupationalskillstraining,apprenticeshipopportunities,andon‐the‐jobtraining,inadditiontojobsearchandplacementservices.
PreferencepointsforOpportunityZoneapplicantshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement.
FOA‐VETS‐19‐01/Grantpostedon3/27/19;closingdate4/26/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
WorkforceDevelopment
NationalEmployerPolicy,Research,andTechnicalAssistanceCenterontheEmploymentofPeoplewithDisabilities
Thissolicitationisare‐competitionofanexistingcooperativeagreement.TheworkdoneunderthenewCenterwillbuilduponthepriorworkofODEP’sEmployerAssistanceandResourceNetworkonDisabilityInclusion(EARN).ThenewCenter,whichwillretainthenameEARN,willcontinuetoconductresearch;engagewiththebusinesscommunity;identifyeffectivepoliciesandpracticesthatsupportbusinessneeds;andprovideresources,technicalassistance,andtrainingtohelppublicandprivatesectoremployers(includingFederalcontractors)recruit,hire,retain,andadvanceindividualswithdisabilities.
PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement/NoticeofAvailableFunding
FOA‐ODEP‐19‐01/Grantpostedon4/22/19;closingdate6/24/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
WorkforceDevelopment
NationalPolicyDevelopmentCenterforPreparingYouthandYoungAdults
ThisgranthasacriticalfocusfortheCenterthatwillbesupportingthedevelopment,implementation,andintegrationofevidence‐basedeffectivepracticesandpoliciesforimprovingtransitionoutcomesforyouthandyoung
PreferencepointsforOpportunityZoneapplicantshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement.
FOA‐ODEP‐19‐02/Grantpostedon6/20/19;closingdate7/23/19;grantonGrants.gov
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withDisabilitiesforEmployment
adultswithdisabilities.TheCenterwillusetheGuidepostsforSuccessasatransitionframeworkandrecognizethatyouth,families,educators,workforceprofessionals,andotherstakeholdersmustworktogethertoincreaseemploymentexpectationsforyouthwithdisabilities.TheCenterwillbuildcapacitywithinandacrossbothgeneralanddisability‐specificyouthservicedeliverysystemstoimproveemploymentandpost‐secondaryeducationoutcomesforyouthwithdisabilities.
ReentryProjects(RP‐3)‐Adults
Thisprogramawardsfundingtoenhancereentrystrategiesthroughcollaborationwiththefieldtoidentifyandrespondtoemergingorchronicreentrychallenges.Thisinitiativeintendstoassistcommunitiesinplanningandimplementingcomprehensivereentryprogramstohelpformerlyincarceratedadultswhohavebeeninvolvedintheadultjusticesystemmakesuccessfultransitionsbacktothecommunity.
PreferencepointsforOpportunityZoneapplicantshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement.
FOA‐ETA‐19‐01‐A(Adults)/Grantpostedon3/25/19;closingdate4/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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ReentryProjects(RP‐3)‐YoungAdults
Thisprogramawardsfundingtoenhancereentrystrategiesthroughcollaborationwiththefieldtoidentifyandrespondtoemergingorchronicreentrychallenges.Thisinitiativeintendstoassistcommunitiesinplanningandimplementingcomprehensivereentryprogramstohelpyoungadultswhohave
PreferencepointsforOpportunityZoneapplicantshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement.
FOA‐ETA‐19‐01‐YA(YoungAdults)/Grantpostedon3/25/19;closingdate4/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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beeninvolvedinthejuvenilejusticesystemmakesuccessfultransitionsbacktothecommunity.
SusanHarwoodTargetedTopicTrainingGrants
Thegrantprogramoffersopportunitiesfornonprofitorganizationstocompeteannuallyforfundingsotheymaydevelopandconducttrainingandeducationalprogramsforsmallbusinessemployersandworkersontherecognition,avoidance,andpreventionofoccupationalsafetyandhealthhazardsintheirworkplaces,andtoinformworkersoftheirrightsandemployersoftheirresponsibilitiesundertheOSHAct.
PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement/NoticeofAvailableFunding
SHTG‐FY‐19‐01/Grantpostedon5/3/19;closingdate7/2/19;grantonGrants.gov
WorkforceDevelopment
SusanHarwoodTrainingandEducationalMaterialsDevelopment
ThegrantprogramoffersopportunitiesfornonprofitorganizationstocompeteannuallyforfundingsotheymaydevelopdevelopclassroomqualityoccupationalsafetyandhealthtrainingforworkersandemployersononeoftheOSHA‐specifiedtopics.
PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement/NoticeofAvailableFunding
SHTG‐FY‐19‐02/Grantpostedon5/3/19;closingdate7/2/19;grantonGrants.gov
WorkforceDevelopment
WomeninApprenticeshipandNontraditionalOccupations("WANTO")TechnicalAssistanceGrantProgram
Thesegrantswillprovidetechnicalassistance(TA)toemployersandlaborunionstoencourageemploymentofwomeninapprenticeableoccupationsandnontraditionaloccupations(A/NTO),specificallyby:Developing(establishing,expanding,and/orenhancing)pre‐apprenticeship,apprenticeship,orothernontraditionalskillstrainingprogramsdesignedtopreparewomenforcareersin
PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement/NoticeofAvailableFunding
FOA‐WB19‐01/Grantpostedon6/6/19;closingdate7/8/19;grantonGrants.gov
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A/NTO;Providingongoingorientationsorotherresourcesforemployers,unions,andworkersoncreatingasuccessfulenvironmentforwomeninA/NTO;and/orSettingupsupportgroups,facilitatingnetworks,and/orprovidingsupportiveservicesforwomeninA/NTOtoimprovetheirretention.
WorkforceOpportunityforRuralCommunities(WORC):AGrantInitiativefortheAppalachianandDeltaRegions
ThesegrantswillenableeligibleapplicantswithintheAppalachianandDeltaregionstoexpandtheimpactofexistingworkforcedevelopmentinitiatives,aswellasprovidevaluablecareer,training,andsupportservicestoeligibleindividualsincountiesandparishesand/orareascurrentlyunderservedbyotherresources.Thesegrantssupportworkforcedevelopmentactivitiesthatpreparedislocatedworkers,newentrantstotheworkforce,andincumbentworkersforgoodjobsinhigh‐demandoccupationsalignedwitharegionalorcommunityeconomicdevelopmentstrategy.
ApplicantsmustdemonstrateatleastonecensustractintheserviceareaisclassifiedasanOpportunityZoneandwillreceivefullamountofpoints.
FOA‐ETA‐19‐08/Grantpostedon5/15/19;closingdate7/15/19;grantonGrants.gov
WorkforceDevelopment
YouthBuild Thesegrantsaretoorganizationsprovidingpre‐apprenticeshipservicesthatsupporteducation,occupationalskillstraining,andemploymentservicestoat‐riskyouth,ages16to24,whileperformingmeaningfulworkandservicetotheircommunities.Inadditiontoconstructionskillstraining,YouthBuild
PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement/NoticeofAvailableFunding
FOA‐ETA‐19‐04/Grantpostedon6/6/19;closingdate8/6/19;grantonGrants.gov
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applicantsmayincludeoccupationalskillstraininginotherin‐demandindustries.Thisexpansionintoadditionalin‐demandindustriesistheConstructionPluscomponent,apriorityinthisgrantcompetition.
DepartmentofTransportationAdvancedTransportationandCongestionManagementTechnologiesDeploymentInitiative
Thisprogramprovidesfundstoeligibleentitiestodevelopmodeldeploymentsitesforlargescaleinstallationandoperationofadvancedtransportationtechnologiestoimprovesafety,efficiency,systemperformance,andinfrastructurereturnoninvestment.
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingOpportunity.
693JJ319NF00003/Grantpostedon6/6/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
AssistanceforLocalEmergencyResponseTrainingGrants
ThisprogramprovidesfundsfornationalnonprofitfireserviceorganizationsforAssistanceforLocalEmergencyResponseTraining(ALERT)grantfunds.ThefoundationoftheALERTGrantsfocusesonincidentresponseactivitiesrelatedtothetransportationofcrudeoil,ethanol,andotherflammableliquidsbyrail.ALERTgrantfundingwillbeawardedtononprofitorganizationstotrainindividualswithstatutoryresponsibilitytorespondtoaccidentsandincidentsinvolvinghazardousmaterials.
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingOpportunity.
693JJ319NF0010/Grantpostedon6/12/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov
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FederalTransitAdministration:LoworNoEmissionGrantProgram
Thisprogramprovidesfundsforthepurchaseorleaseofvehiclesthatuseadvancedtechnologiesfortransitoperations,includingrelatedequipmentorfacilities.
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingOpportunity.
FTA‐2019‐001‐TPM‐LOWNO/Grantpostedon3/18/19;closingdateon5/14/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
GrantsforBusesandBusFacilitiesProgram–49U.S.C.5339(a)and(b)
Theprogramprovidesresourcestoreplace,rehabilitateandpurchasebusesandrelatedequipmentandtoconstructbus‐relatedfacilitiesincludingtechnologicalchangesorinnovationstomodifylowornoemissionvehiclesorfacilities.
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingOpportunity.
FTA‐2019‐003‐TPM/Grantpostedon5/15/19;closingdate6/21/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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InnovationsinTransitPublicSafety
Thisprogramprovidesfundingtoimprovesafetyinfrastructurerelatedtopublictransitoperations.
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingOpportunity.
FTA‐2019‐006‐TSO/Grantpostedon3/29/19;closingdateon5/28/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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IntegratedMobilityInnovationDemonstrationProgram
Thisprogramprovidesfundingtoprojectsthatdemonstrateinnovative,effectiveapproaches,practices,partnerships,andtechnologiestoenhancepublictransportationeffectiveness,increaseefficiency,expandquality,promotesafety,andimprovethetraveler’sexperience.ThisNOFOintegratesthreedistinctareasofinquiry:MobilityonDemand(MOD)andSandboxdemonstrations;FTA’sStrategicTransitAutomationResearch(STAR);andMobilityPaymentIntegration(MPI)toallowapplicantsto
LanguagestatingthatprojectsthatsupportpublictransportationserviceinaqualifiedopportunityzonemaybeconsideredinFTA'sawarddecisionsisincludedintheFederalRegisternotice.
FTA‐2019‐006‐TSO/Grantpostedon5/8/19;closingdateon8/6/19;grantonGrants.gov
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comprehensivelyplanmultipleareasofmobilityresearch.
NationalInfrastructureInvestments
Thisprogramprovidesfundsforinvestmentsinsurfacetransportationinfrastructureandwillbeawardedonacompetitivebasistoprojectsthatwillhaveasignificantlocalorregionalimpact.BUILDfundingcansupportroads,bridges,transit,rail,portsorintermodaltransportation.
LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingOpportunity.
DTOS59‐19‐RA‐BUILD/Grantpostedon4/16/19;closingdateon7/15/19;grantonGrants.gov
CommunityInfrastructure
DepartmentoftheTreasuryCDFICapitalMagnetFund(CMF)Program
ThroughtheCapitalMagnetFund,theCDFIFundprovidesfinancialassistancegrantstoCommunityDevelopmentFinancialInstitutions(CDFIs)andtoqualifiedNonprofitOrganizationsthathavethedevelopmentormanagementofaffordablehousingasoneoftheirprincipalpurposes.
Languagewasaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitythatapplicationswillbescoredmorefavorablytotheextentthatitcommitsto:financingand/orsupportingEconomicDevelopmentActivitiesinLow‐IncomeAreasonly(ifproposingtouseCMFforEconomicDevelopmentActivities),andfinancingand/orsupportingahigherpercentageofunitslocatedinAreasofEconomicDistress,toincludeOpportunityZones.
CDFI‐2019‐CMF/Grantposted6/25/19;closingdate7/26/19;grantonGrants.gov
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CDFIFinancialAssistance(FA)Program‐FinancialAssistanceApplication
FinancialAssistanceAwardspromoteeconomicandcommunitydevelopmentthroughinvestmentin,andassistanceto,CommunityDevelopmentFinancialInstitutions(CDFIs),whichincludecommunitydevelopmentbanks,creditunions,loanfunds,andventurecapitalfunds.CDFIsuseFinancingAssistance(FA)awardstoexpandtheavailabilityoffinancialservicesandaffordablecredittounderservedpopulations.
OpportunityZonesareapolicyobjectivereviewstepundertheapplicationevaluationprocess.
ApplicationopenedApril4,2019;closingdatedJune6,2019(Closed);grantonCDFIwebsiteathttps://www.cdfifund.gov/programs‐training/Programs/cdfi‐program/Pages/default.aspx.AlsopostedasCDFI‐2019‐FATA/Grantpostedon4/4/19;closingdated5/3/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
EconomicDevelopment
SocialImpactPartnershipstoPayforResultsActDemonstrationProjects(SIPPRA)
SIPPRAisastandingfundthatmakesoutcomepaymentsinsocialimpactpartnershipprojectsandtofundselectedfeasibilitystudies.Thesefundsareavailableforstateandlocalgovernmentsthatareimplementingprogramsthatproducedefinedandrigorously‐measuredoutcomesandcostsavings.
Languagewasaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilityfortheconsiderationofqualifiedOpportunityZones.
UST‐SIPPRA‐2019‐001/Grantposted2/15/19;closingdate5/22/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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GeneralServicesAdministrationLeaseAcquisitionCircular
ThisLeaseAcquisitionCircular(LAC)issuesrevisionstotheLeasingDeskGuide,whichcontainsauthorities,policies,technicalandproceduralguides,andadministrativelimitationsgoverningtheacquisitionbyleaseofrealproperty.
GSAissuedrevisionstotheLeasingDeskGuide,Chapter1,RequirementsDevelopment,toimplementExecutiveOrder13853,establishingtheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncil,toencouragepublicandprivateinvestmentinurbanandeconomicallydistressedareas,includingopportunityzones.
Chapter1revisionsissuedonJune7,2019totheLeasingDeskGuide.
EconomicDevelopment
SiteAcquisitionPolicyLetter
TheSiteAcquisitionPolicyLetter(SAPL)explainstherequirements,processesandproceduresforensuringplace‐baseddirectivesarefollowedinFederalsiteselection.
OutlinesGSA’spolicyforpromotingefficiency,economicdevelopment,andsustainabilityinlocationplanningdecisionsinsupportofOpportunityZones.
MemorandumandLetterdatedJune21,2019(SAPL‐2019‐01)
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SmallBusinessAdministration504LoanProgram(CDC)
Thisprogramfuelseconomicgrowthandjobcreationbyprovidingsmallbusinesseswithlong‐term,fixed‐ratefinancingtoacquirefixedassets(e.g.,realestate,buildings,machinery).
OnNovember2,2018viaFederalRegisterNotice,SBAdesignatedOpportunityZonesasadditionalareaswhereour504Program’sjobcreationorretentionrequirementswillbemorerelaxed,toincentivizelendingbyCertifiedDevelopmentCompanies(CDCs)andThird‐PartyLendersintheseareas.Opposedtoarequirementtocreateorpreserveonejobforevery$75,000guaranteedbySBA,therequirementforspecially‐designatedareas(whichnowincludesOpportunityZones)isnow$85,000perjobcreatedorpreservediftheprojectisinanOpportunityZone.
FederalRegisterDocumentNumber:2018‐24033;Postedon11/2/18.https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/02/2018‐24033/development‐company‐loan‐program‐job‐creation‐and‐retention‐requirements‐additional‐areas‐for‐higher
Entrepreneurship
7(a)LoanProgram
SBA’sflagshiploanprogramprovidessmallbusinesseswithaccesstocapitaltofinanceawidevarietyofbusinessactivities,includingpurchasingmachinery,furniture,fixtures,suppliesandmaterials,improvementstolandandbuildings,andworkingcapital.
ForFY2019,7(a)loansintheamountof$150,000orlessmadetosmallbusinesseswherethephysicaladdressoftheoperatingconcernislocatedinaruralareaorahistoricallyunderutilizedbusinesszone(HUBZone),bothofwhichoverlapsignificantlywithOpportunityZones:
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(a)theannualservicefeepaidbylenderswillbezero(b)theupfrontguarantyfeetypicallypaidbythesmallbusinessapplicantwillbeloweredsignificantlyto0.6667%(66.67basispoints)oftheguaranteedportionoftheloan.
CommunityAdvantageLoanPilotProgram
TheCommunityAdvantage(CA)Pilotprogramisintendedtoexpandsmallbusinessaccesstocapitalinunderservedmarketsbyallowingmission‐focused,community‐basedlenderstomake7(a)loanstosmallbusinesswithanSBAguaranteeashighas85%forloansupto$250,000.
EffectiveOctober1,2018,SBAexpandedthePilotProgramdefinitionof“underservedmarkets”toincludeOpportunityZones.CAlendersarerequiredtomakeatleast60%oftheirCAloansinunderservedmarkets.
FederalRegisterDocumentNumber:2018‐19885;Postedon9/12/18.https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/12/2018‐19885/community‐advantage‐pilot‐program
Entrepreneurship
GrowthAcceleratorFundPrizes
Thisprizecompetition,pursuanttotheAmericaCOMPETESAct,recognizesthenation'smostinnovativeacceleratorsandawardsthemcashprizesthattheymayusetofundtheiroperationscostsfocusedtowardshelpingentrepreneursapplyforgovernmentR&Dfunding.SBAwillawardupto60prizesof$50,000eachforatotalof$3millioninprizes.
Participantsinthiscompetitionmusttargetatleast60%oftheGrowthAccelerator'seffortunderthefundingopportunitytoentrepreneursinoneoffourspecifiedgroups.Oneofthetargetedgroupsis:"EntrepreneursthatliveinanOpportunityZone,orwhosebusinessesarelocatedinandoperateoutofanOpportunityZone."ThecompetitionbeginsonJune10,2019andendsJune20,2019.
https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ooi/spotlight
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MakerspaceTraining,CollaborationandHiring(MaTCH)PilotCompetition
TheMaTCHPilotCompetition,pursuanttotheAmericaCOMPETESAct,seekstoaddressthejobskillsandplacementgapfacedbyU.S.businessesbyprovidingfundingtocreateorexpandprogramswithinexistingmakerspacesthatofferjob‐specificandsoftskillstraining.TheCompetitionwillawardupto$1millionintotalprizes,basedonatieredapproach.Upto$25,000willbeawardedinseedsmallworkforcedevelopmentprograms;upto$100,000willbeawardedtogrowprogramswithaprovenhistoryoftrainingand/orworkforcedevelopment;andupto$200,000willbeawardedtocapacitybuildingofsuccessfulexistingprogramswithastronghistoryoftrainingand/orworkforcedevelopment.
Additionalfactorsmaybeconsideredintheapplicationreview,suchas,butnotlimitedtowhethertheMakerspaceand/orjobsfilledarelocatedinanOpportunityZone.
Competitionopenedon5/21/19andapplicationsaredueon7/8/19;competitionpostedonSBA'swebsiteathttps//www.sba.gov/match
EconomicDevelopment
ProgramforInvestmentinMicro‐Entrepreneurs(PRIME)
TheSBA’sProgramforInvestmentinMicro‐Entrepreneurs(PRIME)providesgrantstoorganizationsthathelplow‐incomeentrepreneurswholacksufficienttrainingandeducationtogainaccesstocapitaltoestablishandexpandtheirsmallbusinesses.SBAexpectstomakeapproximately25awardsforatotalof$5million.
TheSBAwillgiveadditionalconsiderationtothoseapplicantsthat(1)providetrainingandtechnicalassistancetoeconomicallydisadvantagedentrepreneursinruralareas;and(2)trainingandtechnicalassistancetosupportentrepreneurshipinHubZonesandOpportunityZones.
PRIME‐2019‐01/Grantpostedon5/10/19;closingdated6/10/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyEnvironmentalWorkforceDevelopmentandJobTraining
ThisprogramawardsfundstodeliverEnvironmentalWorkforceDevelopmentandJobTrainingprogramsthatrecruit,train,andplacelocal,unemployedandunder‐employedresidentswiththeskillsneededtosecurefull‐timeemploymentintheenvironmentalfield.WhileEnvironmentalWorkforceDevelopmentandJobTrainingGrantsrequiretraininginbrownfieldassessmentand/orcleanupactivities,thesegrantsalsorequirethatHazardousWasteOperationsandEmergencyResponse(HAZWOPER)trainingbeprovidedtoallindividualsbeingtrained.EPAencouragesapplicantstodeveloptheircurriculabasedonlocallabormarketassessmentsandemployers'hiringneeds,whilealsodeliveringcomprehensivetrainingthatresultsingraduatessecuringmultiplecertifications.
The2019grantguidelinesincludean“otherfactor”toserveasapotentialtie‐breakerforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.
EPA‐OLEM‐OBLR‐19‐01/Grantpostedon4/15/19;closingdateon6/10/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
EducationandWorkforceDevelopment
GuidelinesforBrownfieldsAssessmentGrants
Theprogramawardsfundstoassessbrownfieldsites.
The2019grantguidelinesincludean“otherfactor”toserveasapotentialtie‐breakerforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.
EPA‐OLEM‐OBLR‐18‐06/Grantpostedon11/29/18;closingdateon1/31/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
GuidelinesforBrownfieldsCleanupGrants
Theprogramawardsfundstocleanupbrownfieldsites.
The2019grantguidelinesincludean“otherfactor”toserveasapotentialtie‐breaker
EPA‐OLEM‐OBLR‐18‐07/Grantpostedon11/29/18;closingdateon1/31/19
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forprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.
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GuidelinesforBrownfieldsMultipurpose(MP)Grants
Theprogramawardsfundstoassessandcleanupbrownfieldsites.
The2019grantguidelinesincludean“otherfactor”toserveasapotentialtie‐breakerforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.
EPA‐OLEM‐OBLR‐18‐08/Grantpostedon11/29/18;closingdateon1/31/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
SafeNeighborhoods
SupplementalPublic‐SectorTrainingGrants
ThefoundationoftheSPSTGrantsProgramisa¿train‐the‐trainermodel.Theintentofthegrantistotrainhazmatinstructorswhowillthentrainpublic‐sectorhazmatresponders.Properlyplannedandmaintainedtrainingprogramsareessentialtoensuringthatemergencyresponderswhoreceivetrainingunderthegrantwillhavetheabilitytoprotectnearbypersons,property,andtheenvironmentfromtheeffectsofaccidentsorincidentsinvolvingthetransportationofhazardousmaterialinaccordancewithexistingregulationsorNationalFireProtectionstandardsforcompetenceofresponderstoaccidentsandincidentsinvolvinghazardousmaterials.
Thegrantguidelinesstatethattheapplicationwillbeevaluatedonhowwelltheyaddressthedepartment'sobjectivesincludingprojectlocatedinorthatsupportserviceinanOpportunityZone.
693JK319NF0009/Grantpostedon4/5/19;closingdate5/24/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov
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AppalachianRegionalCommissionCoalImpactedCommunitiesInitiative(POWER)
InvestsintoAppalachia'scoal‐impactedcommunitiestobuildacompetitiveworkforce,enhanceaccesstoanduseofbroadbandservices,fosterentrepreneurialactivities,developindustryclustersincommunities,andstrengthensubstanceabuseresponses.
The2019grantguidelinesincludean“otherfactor”toserveasapotentialtie‐breakerforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.
TheFY2020POWERFPPhasnotyetbeenreleased.Itwillbereleasedinthefirstquarterof2020.https://www.arc.gov/opportunityzonesinappalachia.asp
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DeltaRegionalAuthorityState’sEconomicDevelopmentAssistanceProgram(SEDAP)
SEDAPmakesstrategicinvestmentsintoeconomicandcommunitydevelopmentprojectsacrosstheMississippiRiverDeltaregion.Seventy‐fivepercentofthesefundsareinvestedineconomicallydistressedcounties/parishesandfiftypercentofthesefundsareinvestedintobasicpublicinfrastructureandtransportationimprovementswiththeremainingbeingdirectedtoworkforcedevelopmentandbusinessdevelopment/entrepreneurship.
DRAclosedtheSEDAPfundingcycleonMay31,2019(willreopenin2020)andisallowingupto10%ofeachstate’sSEDAPallocationtoprovidegrantsforruralandeconomicallydistressedcommunitiestodevelopOpportunityZoneinvestmentprospectuses.
SeeDRAannouncementmadeon4/19/19:https://dra.gov/newsroom/press‐release/chairman‐caldwell‐meets‐with‐president‐trump‐white‐house‐opportunity‐and‐re/andSEDAPGuidelines:https://dra.gov/images/uploads/content_files/2019_SEDAP_Manual.pdf
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NorthernBorderRegionalCommissionStateEconomicandInfrastructureDevelopmentGrants
Thisprogramawardsgrantstoprogramsandprojectsthatimprovethelocaleconomythroughpublicinfrastructure,jobtraining,downtownimprovementsorotherlocallydriveninitiatives.
PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability.
Applicationduedateis5/10/19(Closed).ApplicationssubmitteddirectlytotheNBRC.http://www.nbrc.gov/content/2019‐eid‐investmentsandtheApplicationManualat:http://www.nbrc.gov/uploads/2019ApplicationManual%20copy.pdf
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