FY 2019 Annual Survey of Jails in Indian Country, 2020-23 | BJS 2019 15733

Opportunity Information: Apply for BJS 2019 15733

The FY 2019 Annual Survey of Jails in Indian Country (SJIC), covering the 2020-2023 period, is a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) cooperative agreement focused on producing consistent, nationwide statistical information about detention operations in Indian country. The core purpose of the project is to collect, verify, and report standardized data from all known operating confinement facilities run by tribal authorities or the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). At the time referenced in the opportunity description, this universe included about 80 facilities (as of 2014), and the intent is to capture a complete census of these sites rather than a sample. The resulting data support public reporting and policy analysis on jail populations, facility capacity, and operational conditions in Indian country, giving tribal, federal, and local stakeholders a factual basis for understanding trends and needs.

The survey’s main annual reference point is the last weekday in June each year, when facilities report inmate population counts, movements, and characteristics. The information gathered includes the number of adults and juveniles held, the gender distribution of inmates, conviction status (for example, convicted versus unconvicted), and the seriousness of offenses. It also tracks operational flow measures for the month of June, including the number of admissions and releases, along with critical safety and wellbeing indicators such as the number of inmate deaths. Beyond a single-day snapshot, the SJIC also captures workload and crowding context by collecting the facility’s average daily population, the peak population during June, and the rated capacity of the facility, which allows BJS to assess crowding and capacity pressures. Staffing and training information is also collected, reflecting the reality that staffing levels, staff roles, and training practices can directly affect safety, compliance, and service delivery inside facilities.

In addition to the core survey, BJS intermittently administers an addendum that expands the project into conditions of confinement and facility operations. This addendum requests details about the availability and scope of inmate medical services and mental health services, as well as suicide prevention procedures. It also asks about rehabilitative and supportive programming such as substance dependency programs, domestic violence counseling, sex offender treatment, educational programs, and inmate work assignments. In practical terms, this addendum is designed to document not only how many people are held and for what reasons, but also what services and programs are in place to address health, safety risks, and reentry-related needs.

The opportunity is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which generally means BJS expects substantial involvement in the project’s direction, deliverables, and performance oversight compared with a standard grant. The activity category is Information and Statistics, and it is listed under CFDA 16.734. The funding opportunity number is BJS 2019 15733. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $4,750,000, and BJS anticipated making one award. The original closing date for applications was May 31, 2019, and the opportunity record shows an April 1, 2019 creation date.

Eligibility is broad and includes national, regional, state, or local public and private entities, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations (explicitly including tribal for-profit and nonprofit organizations). Faith-based and community organizations are eligible, as are institutions of higher education, including tribal colleges and universities. Units of local government that support initiatives to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system may apply, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments are eligible as well, consistent with Department of the Interior recognition determinations. The notice also clarifies that a separate determination by the Secretary of the Interior is not required for tribes recognized under Public Law 115-121, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at supporting a capable organization to manage an annual, census-style data collection effort across Indian country detention facilities and to produce reliable statistics that can inform criminal justice planning, oversight, and resource allocation.

• The Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2019 Annual Survey of Jails in Indian Country, 2020-23" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.734.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2019-04-01.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-05-31. (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 $4,750,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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