Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2011 3032
Apply for BJA 2011 3032
- 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 Family Based Offender Substance Abuse Treatment Program" 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 May 12, 2011 and posted on May 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 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.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 11 Second Chance Act Family Based Offender Substance Abuse Treatment Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to help jurisdictions strengthen substance abuse treatment for incarcerated or justice-involved parents and to support their families during incarceration and reentry. It sits under the broader Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was created in response to the high volume of people leaving prisons, jails, and juvenile residential facilities and returning to communities. The program is grounded in the reality that most incarcerated people will eventually be released, and that successful reentry is closely tied to public safety outcomes, reduced recidivism, and improved family stability.
The core problem the solicitation highlights is the strong overlap between criminal justice involvement, substance use disorders, and parenting responsibilities. BJA cites Bureau of Justice Statistics findings showing that a large share of state inmates had drug abuse or dependence prior to incarceration, and that many offenses were committed under the influence of drugs. At the same time, incarceration affects an enormous number of children: the solicitation notes that millions of children have a parent in prison, and that the number of children impacted by parental incarceration has risen sharply over time. It also emphasizes that parents are heavily represented among people incarcerated for drug-related offenses. Taken together, these data points frame substance abuse treatment for justice-involved parents not only as a treatment and supervision issue, but as a family and child well-being issue with long-term community impacts.
This particular opportunity is authorized under Section 113 of the Second Chance Act, which focuses specifically on offenders who (1) have substance abuse disorders and (2) are parents of minor children. The grant supports efforts to improve the availability and quality of substance abuse treatment both inside correctional settings (prisons and jails) and after release, when relapse risk and reentry pressures are often highest. A defining feature is the family-based approach: in addition to treating the participant offender, the program is intended to include outreach to families and the provision of treatment and other supportive services to children and other family members. In practical terms, applicants are expected to build or strengthen a continuum of care that connects facility-based treatment with community-based services, while also addressing the family relationships and supports that can influence recovery and successful reintegration.
BJA invited eligible applicants to plan, implement, or expand these family-based offender substance abuse treatment programs. The eligible applicant pool is limited to public entities: state governments; city or township governments; county governments; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The funding instrument is a grant, and the solicitation indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation more feasible for jurisdictions with limited flexible funding.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2011-3032 and CFDA number 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative). The opportunity was posted on May 12, 2011, with an application closing date of June 23, 2011 (and an archive date of July 23, 2011). The maximum award amount listed is $300,000, with an award floor of $0, meaning BJA did not specify a minimum grant size in the public summary. The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the program’s focus on reentry, treatment, and public safety outcomes.
For applicants looking for implementation guidance, BJA directed readers to its Second Chance Act webpage, which included background information and frequently asked questions for the solicitation. For submission support, the notice referenced Grants.gov technical assistance via the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726) and email support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 11 Second Chance Act Family Based Offender Substance Abuse Treatment Program?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is designed to help jurisdictions strengthen substance abuse treatment for incarcerated or justice-involved parents, while also supporting their families during incarceration and reentry.
What larger law or initiative is this program part of?
The program falls under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), created in response to the high number of people leaving prisons, jails, and juvenile residential facilities and returning to their communities.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to improve reentry outcomes tied to public safety by strengthening substance abuse treatment for justice-involved parents and by supporting family stability. The solicitation links successful reentry to reduced recidivism and improved outcomes for families and children.
Why does BJA focus on substance abuse treatment for parents in the justice system?
The solicitation highlights the overlap between criminal justice involvement, substance use disorders, and parenting responsibilities. It cites findings that many state inmates had drug abuse or dependence prior to incarceration, that many offenses were committed under the influence of drugs, and that millions of children are impacted by parental incarceration.
Which section of the Second Chance Act authorizes this opportunity?
This opportunity is authorized under Section 113 of the Second Chance Act, which focuses on offenders who have substance abuse disorders and are parents of minor children.
Who is the target population for services supported by this grant?
The target population is offenders who (1) have substance abuse disorders and (2) are parents of minor children. The program also emphasizes services and supports for children and other family members, reflecting its family-based design.
What does "family-based" mean in this solicitation?
In this context, "family-based" means the program is intended to go beyond treating the participant offender alone. Applicants are expected to include outreach to families and provide treatment and other supportive services to children and other family members, alongside offender treatment and reentry-focused services.
What types of activities or programs does the grant support?
The grant supports planning, implementation, or expansion of family-based offender substance abuse treatment programs. The solicitation emphasizes improving the availability and quality of treatment inside correctional settings (prisons and jails) and after release, including building or strengthening connections between facility-based treatment and community-based services.
Does the program support services during incarceration, after release, or both?
Both. The opportunity supports substance abuse treatment in correctional settings and after release, recognizing that relapse risk and reentry pressures can be high upon return to the community.
What is meant by a "continuum of care" in this opportunity?
The solicitation describes a continuum of care as linking facility-based treatment with community-based services, so participants can transition from in-custody treatment to post-release supports without gaps, while also addressing family relationships and supports that can influence recovery and reintegration.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to public entities. Eligible applicants include state governments, city or township governments, county governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are nonprofit organizations or universities eligible to apply directly?
Based on the information provided, the eligible applicant pool is limited to public entities (state, city/township, county, and federally recognized tribal governments). No other applicant types are listed in the summary.
What federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The solicitation indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning BJA did not specify a minimum grant size in the public summary.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2011-3032.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 12, 2011, and the application closing date was June 23, 2011.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date is July 23, 2011.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the focus on reentry, treatment, and public safety outcomes.
Where did BJA direct applicants for implementation guidance and additional solicitation information?
BJA directed readers to its Second Chance Act webpage, which included background information and frequently asked questions for the solicitation.
Where can applicants get technical help with submission through Grants.gov?
The notice referenced Grants.gov technical assistance through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 and by email at support@grants.gov.
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