Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 3021
Apply for BJA 2011 3021
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 11 Joint Adult Drug Court Solicitation to Enhance Services, Coordination, and Treatment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.585 Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2011 and posted on Apr 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2011. (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 $325,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments County governments.
- Applicants are limited to states or state courts applying on behalf of a single jurisdiction local courts counties other units of local government or federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Indian tribal governments may apply directly or through other public or not for profit private entities. Eligible jurisdictions must have a fully operational (at least 1 year) adult drug court. Operational is defined as a judge being designated as a drug court judge with a drug court docket of cases and seeing defendants in drug court on a regular and recurring basis for at least 1 year prior to the submission of the grant application. By signing the SF 424, the authorized representative of the applicant organization is certifying that the Adult Drug Court applying for funds is operational, as defined above, for at least 1 year at the time of application.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 11 Joint Adult Drug Court Solicitation to Enhance Services, Coordination, and Treatment (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2011 3021) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Its core aim is to strengthen existing adult drug courts by improving court operations and coordination while expanding access to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. A key feature of this solicitation is that it is a joint initiative, meaning applicants can submit one integrated application that competitively positions them for both criminal justice-oriented funding and treatment-oriented funding, rather than having to navigate separate applications for each funding stream. Applicants are expected to follow not only the requirements stated in the solicitation itself, but also the additional rules and compliance expectations incorporated by reference through the BJA Requirements Resource Guide.
The program is authorized under federal law (42 USC 3797u et seq. and section 509 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended) and is tied to broader public health objectives, specifically the Healthy People 2020 Substance Abuse Topic Area (HP 2020 40). Practically, the solicitation is meant to help jurisdictions enhance how their drug courts function day to day, how agencies collaborate around participants, and how consistently participants receive treatment approaches that are supported by evidence. The intent is not to create a brand-new drug court from scratch, but to build the capacity and effectiveness of drug courts that are already operating.
A major program limitation is participant eligibility: drug courts funded under this solicitation may use federal funds (and any matched funds, where applicable) to serve only nonviolent offenders. In addition, funded courts must operate in line with the established drug court framework described in BJA and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) publication "Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components." That document outlines the statutory and practice expectations for drug courts, including the well-known 10 key components that define the drug court model. While the solicitation gives applicants flexibility to propose the most appropriate evidence-based court service or docket model for their local context, that flexibility has a clear boundary: the chosen approach still has to conform to those 10 key components, ensuring the program remains a true drug court model rather than an unrelated diversion or treatment initiative.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity falls under CFDA 16.585 (Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program). The award ceiling is listed as $325,000, with no stated award floor. The posting date was April 26, 2011, and the application deadline was June 9, 2011, with an archive date of July 9, 2011. The solicitation lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required by the opportunity to provide a match as a condition of receiving funds (even though the description notes that both federal funding and matched funding may be used, the formal requirement field indicates that match is not mandatory for eligibility).
Eligibility is limited and specific. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, state courts, local courts, other units of local government, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The solicitation emphasizes that applicants are limited to states or state courts applying on behalf of a single jurisdiction, along with the other eligible local and tribal entities described. Federally recognized tribes may apply directly or may apply through other public or nonprofit private entities. A critical threshold requirement is that the jurisdiction must already have a fully operational adult drug court that has been running for at least one year. The solicitation defines "operational" in practical terms: a judge must be designated as the drug court judge, there must be a drug court docket, and the judge must be seeing defendants in drug court regularly and on a recurring basis for at least one year before the application is submitted. The application signature on the SF-424 functions as a formal certification by the authorized representative that this operational requirement has been met.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed for jurisdictions that already have an established adult drug court and want to improve outcomes by tightening interagency coordination, enhancing court services, and strengthening the availability and quality of evidence-based treatment and recovery supports. It encourages a comprehensive strategy that links the justice system and treatment systems in a single plan, while requiring that funded programs adhere to nationally recognized drug court principles and serve only eligible nonviolent participants.
For access issues with the full announcement, the solicitation directs applicants to use the provided announcement link, and for application submission technical support it points to Grants.gov customer support (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov).
FAQs: BJA FY 11 Joint Adult Drug Court Solicitation to Enhance Services, Coordination, and Treatment (BJA 2011-3021)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the BJA FY 11 Joint Adult Drug Court Solicitation to Enhance Services, Coordination, and Treatment (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2011 3021). It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core aim is to strengthen existing adult drug courts by improving court operations and coordination and expanding access to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services.
Is this a joint BJA and SAMHSA initiative, and what does that mean for applicants?
Yes. This solicitation is described as a joint initiative, meaning an applicant can submit one integrated application that competitively positions the project for both criminal justice-oriented funding and treatment-oriented funding, instead of submitting separate applications for each funding stream.
Is this grant meant to start a new adult drug court?
No. The intent is not to create a brand-new drug court from scratch. The solicitation is designed to build the capacity and effectiveness of adult drug courts that are already operating.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State courts
- Local courts
- Other units of local government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Are there any special eligibility conditions related to how states apply?
Yes. The solicitation emphasizes that applicants are limited to states or state courts applying on behalf of a single jurisdiction, along with the other eligible local and tribal entities described.
Can federally recognized tribes apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible. The solicitation notes that tribes may apply directly or may apply through other public or nonprofit private entities.
What is the required status of the drug court at the time of application?
The jurisdiction must already have a fully operational adult drug court that has been running for at least one year before the application is submitted.
How does the solicitation define a "fully operational" adult drug court?
The solicitation describes "operational" in practical terms, including that:
- A judge is designated as the drug court judge
- There is a drug court docket
- The judge has been seeing defendants in drug court regularly and on a recurring basis for at least one year prior to application submission
How is the operational requirement certified in the application?
The application signature on the SF-424 functions as a formal certification by the authorized representative that the operational requirement has been met.
What types of participants can be served with these funds?
A major limitation is participant eligibility: federal funds (and any matched funds, where applicable) may be used to serve only nonviolent offenders under this solicitation.
What drug court standards or framework must funded programs follow?
Funded courts must operate in line with the drug court framework described in the BJA and National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) publication Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components, including the 10 key components that define the drug court model.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $325,000. No award floor is stated in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 16.585 (Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. The formal requirement field indicates that match is not mandatory for eligibility.
Even if match is not required, can matched funds be used?
The description notes that both federal funding and matched funding may be used where applicable, but the solicitation information provided indicates match is not required as a condition of receiving funds.
What kinds of improvements or activities does the program focus on?
The solicitation is meant to enhance day-to-day drug court functioning by tightening coordination and improving court operations, while also strengthening the availability, consistency, and quality of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services for participants.
Does the solicitation allow flexibility in choosing the court service or docket model?
Yes, applicants have flexibility to propose an evidence-based court service or docket model appropriate to the local context, but the approach must still conform to the 10 key components of the drug court model described in Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components.
What rules or guidance must applicants follow besides the solicitation text?
Applicants are expected to follow the requirements stated in the solicitation and the additional rules and compliance expectations incorporated by reference through the BJA Requirements Resource Guide.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The program is authorized under federal law, including 42 USC 3797u et seq. and section 509 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended.
Is this program connected to any broader public health objectives?
Yes. The solicitation is tied to broader public health objectives, specifically the Healthy People 2020 Substance Abuse Topic Area (HP 2020 40).
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
Posting date: April 26, 2011. Application deadline: June 9, 2011. Archive date: July 9, 2011.
Where can applicants get help if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The solicitation directs applicants to use the provided announcement link to access the full announcement.
Where can applicants get technical support for application submission?
For technical support with application submission, the solicitation points to Grants.gov customer support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
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