Smart Prosecution Initiative
Active
- Assistance listing
- 16.825
- Agency
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Office of Justice Programs
Department of Justice
- Grant awards
- 90 $28,880,785 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- IPI
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Block Grant
- Formula Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 15-0404-0-1-754
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.825) has not disbursed grant awards under the Smart Prosecution Initiative since October 2021, with $0 in federal funding obligated in the past two years and no active awards currently tracked on USASpending.gov.
The program funds state, local, and tribal prosecutors to develop data-driven strategies and operational improvements that reduce violent crime and increase public safety. Awarded grants support case management system modernization, prosecution of specific crime categories (gun violence, opioids, domestic violence, cyber crime), digitization of case files, forensic evidence analysis infrastructure, intelligence and data analytics capabilities, prosecutorial staffing for specialized units, restorative justice programs, and training initiatives. Recent awards reflected investments in technology platforms for case management, real-time ballistics and arrest alert systems, geographic crime mapping, and multi-agency information-sharing infrastructure across jurisdictions.
The portfolio comprises 90 awards over the program's lifetime (2014–2021). The assistance-type mix skews toward Project Grants (41 percent, 37 awards) and Block Grants (29 percent, 26 awards), with Formula Grants representing 28 percent (25 awards) and Cooperative Agreements just 2 percent (2 awards). The Bureau of Justice Assistance dominated funding, obligating $27.6 million across 86 awards; two DOJ Office of Justice Programs awards contributed $838 thousand and one DOJ award $435 thousand, for a combined federal total of $28.9 million.
Recent award activity peaked in 2021 with 25 awards before the program entered dormancy. Awards in 2021 to Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office ($56,065), San Joaquin County District Attorney ($261 thousand), and Jefferson Parish District Attorney ($0 obligated but detailed in GWEN's Law initiative for intimate partner violence prosecution infrastructure) exemplify the program's scope. A 2020 cooperative agreement with Aequitas ($1 million) provided training and technical assistance nationally to participating prosecutors.
The most recent published grant opportunity closed April 29, 2024 (BJA FY24 Smart Prosecution – Innovative Prosecution Solutions, Solicitation O-BJA-2024-172010). No subsequent opportunities have been posted since. The program carries a "pending archive note" signaling inactive status despite historical funding presence.
Objective and description
- Objective
Program goal(s) name: Support prosecutors to solve chronic problems and fight violent crime. Program goal(s) description: Improve prosecutor operations to more efficiently and effectively aid communities in achieving a reduction in crime. Program
- Description
PENDING ARCHIVE NOTE: There are no active awards against this listing on USASpending.gov and $0 in funding for the past two years. This program provides funding, training, and assistance to state, local, and tribal prosecutors to develop effective strategies and programs to address and prosecute individuals who commit violent crime. Recognizing that many prosecutors' offices carry attorney caseloads well above the recommended level, lack critical support staff, and have had to rely on outdated technology, this program also supports the use of technology, intelligence, and data analytics in innovative ways that enable prosecutors to focus resources on the people and places associated with high concentrations of criminal activity.
Eligibility
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Assistance is drawn down according to a timeline submitted by grantee.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
The application of E.O. 12372 is contingent upon whether the State has designated an entity to coordinate and review proposed federal financial assistance. An applicant may find the names and addresses of State Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) at the following website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SPOC-4-13-20.pdf.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria for selecting proposals is determined as part of the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
- Award procedure
All final award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General, unless a statute explicitly authorizes award decisions by another official or there is written delegation of authority to another official. For successful applicants, JustGrants will send a system-generated email to the Application Submitter, Authorized Representative, and Entity Administrator with information on accessing their official award package in JustGrants. The award package will include key information (such as funding amount and period of performance) as well as award conditions that must be followed. The Authorized Representative for the entity should accept or decline the award within 45 days of the notification.
- Time to approval or disapproval
The review procedure for applications is specified in the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and generally includes eligibility and responsiveness, merit, programmatic, budget, and risk reviews.
- Renewals
In some cases, award periods may be extended if specific criteria are met. For details, please review the discussion of no-cost extensions in the Criteria for Award Extension section of the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide available at https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/overview
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 90 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aequitas | $2,352,051 | 8% |
| 2 | County Of Cook | $1,171,883 | 4% |
| 3 | Circuit Attorney - City Of ST | $754,595 | 3% |
| 4 | Clare County | $699,920 | 2% |
| 5 | Plymouth Co Dstrict Attorney | $696,140 | 2% |
| 6 | Office Of The District Attorney | $693,148 | 2% |
| 7 | County Of Cuyahoga | $675,100 | 2% |
| 8 | Orleans Parish District Attorney | $631,125 | 2% |
| 9 | Jackson County Government | $527,782 | 2% |
| 10 | County Of San Diego | $482,100 | 2% |
10 of 80 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$399,235 |
| FY2025 | -$152,034 |
| FY2024 | -$537,533 |
| FY2023 | -$164,503 |
| FY2022 | $7,115,924 |
| FY2021 | $6,809,745 |
| FY2020 | -$498,705 |
| FY2019 | $6,923,513 |
| FY2018 | $3,085,386 |
| FY2017 | $2,207,302 |
| FY2016 | $1,750,000 |
| FY2015 | $1,258,111 |
| FY2014 | $1,710,759 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 16.825?
Assistance Listing 16.825 is Smart Prosecution Initiative, a federal grant program run by Office of Justice Programs (Department of Justice).
What is the CFDA number for Smart Prosecution Initiative?
Its CFDA number is 16.825: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 16.825 awarded?
90 grant awards under 16.825 have obligated $28,880,785 in federal funds to 80 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 16.825?
The recipients obligated the most under Smart Prosecution Initiative are Aequitas ($2,352,051), County Of Cook ($1,171,883) and Circuit Attorney - City Of ST ($754,595).
How much did 16.825 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 16.825 obligated -$152,034 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 16.825?
No opportunity listed under 16.825 is open now. The latest, BJA FY24 Smart Prosecution - Innovative Prosecution Solutions, was posted on March 5, 2024.
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