The following funding news release from the Office of Justice has important information to ensure your application is submitted correctly in the Justice Grants System (JustGrants). Some of the resources included were the DOJ Application Submission Checklist, an eLearning Video and the Job Aid Reference Guide: Application Submission.
How to Ensure Your Application is Submitted
The grant application process with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) involves two steps – completing the SF-424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov and finalizing the full application in the Justice Grants System (JustGrants).
With Grants.gov, the workspace status will change from “In Progress” to “Submitted” once the application is submitted. Within 48 hours after submission, applicants should receive four notifications from Grants.gov, including a submission receipt and a validation receipt. Should an application be rejected and need corrections, applicants will be notified during this timeframe.
In JustGrants, applicants will be notified instantly if an application was successfully submitted once they complete the ‘Certify and Submit’ page. If there are validation errors that need to be addressed, details will be displayed onscreen and will describe which sections need to be reviewed.
Learn more in the following JustGrants resources:
- DOJ Application Submission Checklist
- eLearning Video: Submitting an application
- Job Aid Reference Guide: Application Submission
Also view the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.
Important Resources
JustGrants: The Department of Justice launched a new grants management system, JustGrants, in October 2020. Through the JustGrants website, applicants and grantees can access training resources, find answers to frequently asked questions, and sign up for updates. Get started by gaining an understanding of the application process in JustGrants.
OJP Grant Application Resource Guide: Updated for FY 2021, this resource contains information to help you prepare and submit applications for OJP funding and offers guidance on award administration.
OJP Funding Resource Center: Find current opportunities, solicitation requirements, forms and worksheets, and post-award instructions to help as you apply for and manage OJP awards.
DOJ Grants Financial Guide: Learn about the laws, rules, and regulations that affect the financial and administrative management of an OJP award.
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