Opportunity Information: Apply for O BJA 2023 171512
The BJA FY23 The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.015. The opportunity is designed to help local jurisdictions prevent tragedies that can occur when people with certain cognitive conditions wander away from safe settings. The program focuses specifically on individuals with forms of dementia, including Alzheimer s disease, and individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism, who may be at higher risk of becoming lost, injured, or dying after going missing.
At its core, the grant supports efforts to reduce injuries and deaths by strengthening how communities prevent wandering incidents and how they respond when a person goes missing. While the solicitation summary highlights the end goal rather than prescribing a single model, it is centered on practical, local solutions that improve coordination and readiness among the agencies most likely to be involved in a missing-person response, particularly law enforcement and their community partners. The program aligns with broader Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities that emphasize civil rights and racial equity, improving access to justice, supporting victims and people impacted by the justice system, strengthening community safety, protecting the public from evolving threats, and building trust between law enforcement and the community. In practice, that framing encourages applicants to design responses that are effective, accessible, and fair across different neighborhoods and populations, including communities that have historically faced barriers to services or distrust of institutions.
The funding instrument is a grant, and awards are capped at 150,000 dollars per award (the award ceiling). BJA anticipated making about 18 awards under this solicitation. The opportunity was created on January 24, 2023, and originally closed on March 20, 2023. The listed opportunity category is discretionary, meaning awards are competitive and not distributed by formula.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the note that applicants should consult the solicitation s additional eligibility section for the specific types of entities allowed to apply. In general terms, the emphasis on "local jurisdictions" signals that the program is meant to be implemented close to where incidents occur, with solutions tailored to local needs, local geography, and local service ecosystems. Applicants typically need to show they can translate the funds into concrete prevention and response improvements, and that they have the partnerships or coordination mechanisms to make those improvements work in real incidents.
Overall, this opportunity is about saving lives by helping communities put stronger systems in place for people who are uniquely vulnerable when they go missing due to dementia or developmental disabilities. It supports local capacity building and problem-solving so that when wandering occurs, the community can respond faster, more effectively, and in a way that strengthens public trust while protecting civil rights and promoting equitable outcomes.Apply for O BJA 2023 171512
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY23 The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.015.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 24, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2023. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA)
Next opportunity: Conservation Innovation Grants Wisconsin State Program
Previous opportunity: Best Practices to Strengthen Family Support in Child Maltreatment Reporting and Prevention
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for O BJA 2023 171512
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (O BJA 2023 171512) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Research and Development Apply for 20230516 PR Funding Number: 20230516 PR Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Second Chance Act Smart Supervision Program Apply for O BJA 2023 171505 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171505 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $850,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Invited to Apply- Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program Apply for O BJA 2023 171577 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171577 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $7,400,000 |
| Preservation and Access Education and Training Apply for 20230516 PE Funding Number: 20230516 PE Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants: Capital Projects Apply for 20230517 CHA Funding Number: 20230517 CHA Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants Apply for 20230503 SO Funding Number: 20230503 SO Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Swift, Certain, and Fair (SCF) Supervision Program: Applying the Principles Behind Project HOPE Apply for O BJA 2023 171621 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171621 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $800,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Training and Technical Assistance Apply for O BJA 2023 171622 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171622 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $3,500,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Collaborative Crisis Response and Intervention Training Program Apply for O BJA 2023 171627 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171627 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes Apply for O BJA 2023 171643 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171643 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| BJA FY 23 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program Apply for O BJA 2023 171642 Funding Number: O BJA 2023 171642 Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| Digital Projects for the Public Apply for 20230614 MD MN MT Funding Number: 20230614 MD MN MT Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Humanities Collections and Reference Resources Apply for 20230718 PW Funding Number: 20230718 PW Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Apply for 20230614 TA Funding Number: 20230614 TA Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Apply for 20230628 TA Funding Number: 20230628 TA Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| Media Projects Apply for 20230809 TD TR Funding Number: 20230809 TD TR Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Climate Smart Humanities Organizations Apply for 20230914 CLI Funding Number: 20230914 CLI Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Public Humanities Projects Apply for 20230809 BP BR GE GG GI Funding Number: 20230809 BP BR GE GG GI Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Archival Projects Apply for ARCHIVAL 202311 Funding Number: ARCHIVAL 202311 Agency: National Archives and Records Administration Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Public Engagement with Historical Records Apply for ENGAGEMENT 202311 Funding Number: ENGAGEMENT 202311 Agency: National Archives and Records Administration Category: Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "O BJA 2023 171512", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.