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16.609:  Planning, Implementing, and Enhancing Strategies in Community Prosecution

Popular Name:  Community Prosecution Program

Objectives:  The Community Prosecution Program emphasizes the participation of community leaders and residents in developing strategies for public safety with prosecutors and other community justice system officials. The program serves as a mechanism for community participation that allows communities to identify local priorities and engage in problem solving and strategic planning, as well as regular communication between the prosecutor's office and community residents. In addition, the program helps develop a proactive orientation to crime control, emphasizing prevention and enforcement.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

16.609 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  State, county, city, and tribal public prosecutor offices are eligible to apply for and receive funds under this program.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  State and local governments, public and private organizations, Indian Tribal government, community organizations, and the general public.

Credentials/Documentation:  Eligible applicants must provide a budget submission.

16.609 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372 "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in their respective States for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance. The Standard application forms (SF-424) as furnished by the Federal agency in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program.

Application Procedure:  The application procedure and time lines will be contained in the program solicitation.

Award Procedure:  Upon approval by the Director, BJA, letters are sent to grantee and subgrantee (if applicable). Award package sent to grantee. One copy of grant award must be signed by duly authorized representative and returned to BJA.

Deadlines:  Contact BJA for deadline information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Normally 120 days after receipt of applications.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Please request the BJA Community Prosecution solicitation materials.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Community Prosecution Technical Assistance and Training; Community Courts; and Community Justice.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not available.

16.609 RELATED PROGRAMS:

16.609 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

16.609 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 98 $0; FY 99 est $5,000,000; and FY 00 est $0.

Budget Account Number:  15-0401-0-1-754.

Authorization:  Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, Title I; 42 U.S.C. 50 et seq.; Crime Control Act of 1990, Public Law 101-647.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide and Handbook 4500.2c, Policies and Procedure for the Administration of OJP Grants, are applicable.

16.609 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Contact: Charles Bud Hollis, Senior Advisor. Phone: (202) 514-5943.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

16.609 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Grants may be made for amounts up to 100 per centum of the costs of the programs or projects contained in the approved applications.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Varies, depending on program goals and objectives; generally, 12 to 18 months.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Discretionary Grant funds provide Federal financial assistance to public or private agencies and private, nonprofit organizations for the purposes of: undertaking education and training programs for criminal justice personnel; providing technical assistance to State and local units of government; undertaking projects that are national or multijurisdictional in scope and that address the purpose areas authorized by the Act; and providing financial assistance to public agencies and private nonprofit organizations for demonstration programs that in view of previous research or experience, are likely to be a success in more that one jurisdiction. The Act prohibits the use of these funds for supplanting of State and local funds, land acquisition or construction projects.

16.609 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Unless otherwise specified in the awards special conditions, financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually. In some cases, evaluation reports may be required.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  Recipients of federal funds are expected to retain documentation supporting all program transactions for at least 3 years after the closure of audit reports related to such funding. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving records has been started before the expiration of the three year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all related issues, or until the end of the regular 3 year period, whichever is later.