OpportunityTitle: National Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Support to the Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants are limited to for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register), institutions of higher education, and consortiums with demonstrated experience in providing logistical support to large-scale national initiatives. Significant knowledge of the G.R.E.A.T. Program and of anti-gang and crime prevention strategies in general is required. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Where there are proposed partner agencies or contractors, letters of support that outline the partners&#146; responsibilities must be provided.
Description: The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program (42 U.S.C. &#167; 13921) is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed, classroom curriculum administered by the Office of Justice Programs&#146; Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in cooperation with the Department of Justice&#146;s (DOJ&#146;s) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The G.R.E.A.T. Program&apos;s primary objective is to prevent delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T. lessons provide life skills to students to help them avoid engaging in delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems.BJA will award a cooperative agreement to a training and technical assistance (TTA) provider to coordinate the National G.R.E.A.T. Program activities and meet the unique needs of G.R.E.A.T. constituents across the country and in several foreign countries.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Technical Application Assistance
GrantorContactText: Al Roddy &lt;br/&gt;Technical Application Assistance &lt;br/&gt;202-353-1881