Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 2935
Apply for BJA 2011 2935
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 11 Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.812 Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Indian tribes (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Applicants must adhere to all of the eligibility and funding requirements of the Second Chance Act and any additional requirements that may be established through appropriations measures.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 11 Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199). The purpose is to support mentoring projects that help adults leaving incarceration make a safer, more stable transition back into the community. The program is grounded in the reality that incarceration is widespread and release is common: more than 2.3 million people are held in federal and state prisons, millions cycle through local jails each year, and the vast majority of people who are incarcerated (about 95 percent) will eventually return home. The grant opportunity frames successful reentry not just as an individual benefit, but as a public safety strategy, aiming to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by improving the supports people have when they return.
This opportunity is specifically tied to Section 211 of the Second Chance Act, which authorizes funding for mentoring initiatives serving adults who have been incarcerated. In practical terms, the grants are meant to help nonprofits and federally recognized tribes build or expand structured mentoring services that connect returning individuals with supportive, consistent relationships and guidance. While the summary does not list every allowable activity, the emphasis is clearly on reintegration outcomes, meaning mentoring that helps participants navigate the core barriers that often follow release, such as reconnecting with family, establishing routines, complying with supervision requirements, and gaining stability in areas like work and housing.
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Indian tribes, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. Applicants must comply with the eligibility and funding requirements of the Second Chance Act, along with any additional requirements that may have been set through appropriations measures. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this competition, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have substantial unrestricted funds to contribute.
The funding opportunity number is BJA-2011-2935, and it falls under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative). BJA anticipated making about 100 awards. The award ceiling is listed as $300,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating that awards could vary in size up to the maximum depending on project scope and funding availability. The solicitation was posted on February 9, 2011, and the application deadline was April 21, 2011. The archive date is May 21, 2011, meaning it is now a historical opportunity rather than an active one.
Applicants looking for official guidance and program details were directed to BJA resources, including the Second Chance Act web page and the National Reentry Resource Center, which typically provides implementation tools, research, and practical assistance related to reentry programming. For application submission issues, the opportunity listed Grants.gov support (800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov). For solicitation or program requirement questions, applicants could contact the BJA Justice Information Center (1-877-927-5657 and JIC@telesishq.com), with hours provided for standard weekdays and extended hours on the close date.
FAQs: BJA FY 11 Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations (BJA-2011-2935)
What is the BJA FY 11 Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199). It was designed to support adult mentoring projects that help people leaving incarceration transition more safely and steadily back into the community.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to support structured mentoring projects that strengthen reentry outcomes for adults returning from incarceration. The solicitation frames mentoring as both an individual support and a public safety strategy, aiming to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by improving the supports people have after release.
What law and section authorize this funding?
This opportunity is tied to the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), specifically Section 211, which authorizes funding for mentoring initiatives serving adults who have been incarcerated.
Who is the target population for the mentoring services?
The target population is adults leaving incarceration and returning to the community (adult reentry populations). The mentoring focus is on helping returning individuals navigate common reentry barriers and stabilize after release.
What types of outcomes is the program trying to improve?
Based on the opportunity summary, the program emphasizes reintegration and reentry stability. Examples of the kinds of challenges mentoring is meant to help address include reconnecting with family, establishing routines, complying with supervision requirements, and gaining stability related to work and housing.
What kinds of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Indian tribes (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior).
Are colleges and universities eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education, even if they have nonprofit status.
Do applicants need to meet any special statutory or appropriations requirements?
Yes. Applicants were required to comply with the eligibility and funding requirements of the Second Chance Act, along with any additional requirements that may have been established through appropriations measures.
Is a cost share or match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this competition in the information provided.
How much funding could an applicant receive?
The award ceiling was $300,000. The award floor was listed as $0, meaning award amounts could vary up to the maximum depending on project scope and funding availability.
How many awards did BJA expect to make?
BJA anticipated making about 100 awards.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA-2011-2935.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 16.812, the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative.
When was the solicitation posted and when was the deadline?
The solicitation was posted on February 9, 2011. The application deadline was April 21, 2011.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is May 21, 2011, which indicates it is a historical opportunity rather than an active competition.
Where were applicants directed to find official guidance and reentry resources?
Applicants were directed to BJA resources, including the Second Chance Act web page and the National Reentry Resource Center, which typically provides implementation tools, research, and practical assistance related to reentry programming.
Who could applicants contact for Grants.gov submission support?
For application submission issues, applicants could contact Grants.gov support at 800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who could applicants contact with solicitation or program requirement questions?
Applicants could contact the BJA Justice Information Center (JIC) at 1-877-927-5657 or JIC@telesishq.com. The opportunity also noted standard weekday hours and extended hours on the close date.
Why does the opportunity emphasize mentoring as a public safety strategy?
The summary explains that incarceration and release are widespread (with more than 2.3 million people in federal and state prisons, millions cycling through local jails annually, and about 95 percent eventually returning home). The grant frames mentoring and reentry supports as a way to reduce reoffending risk by improving stability and support during the transition back to the community.
What is the administering agency for this program?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
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