Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3120
Apply for BJA 2012 3120
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 12 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program" 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 Jan 10, 2012 and posted on Jan 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 2012. (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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For Category 1 Implementation and Category 2 Enhancement, applicants are limited to states, state and local courts, counties, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). For Category 3 Statewide, applicants are limited to state agencies such as the State Administering Agency (SAA), the Administrative Office of the Court, and the state Alcohol and Substance Abuse Agency. Note Applicants must demonstrate that eligible drug court participants promptly enter the drug court program following a determination of their eligibility. A required initial period of incarceration will be grounds for disqualification unless the period of incarceration is mandated by statute for the offense in question. In such instances, the applicant must demonstrate the offender is receiving treatment services while incarcerated if available and begins drug court treatment services immediately upon release.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585) is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, aimed at helping jurisdictions either start new adult drug courts or strengthen and expand existing drug court operations. The program is designed to improve how communities respond to substance-abusing offenders by supporting a structured, court-supervised model that combines accountability with treatment. At its core, the grant supports drug courts that bring together evidence-based substance use treatment, frequent and mandatory drug testing, a clear system of sanctions and incentives, and transitional or recovery-oriented services that help participants stabilize and reduce recidivism.
Funding under this opportunity is meant to reinforce the key features of effective adult drug courts: coordinated work among courts, treatment providers, supervision agencies, and other partners; consistent judicial oversight; and the use of proven practices rather than ad hoc approaches. The overall goal is to improve offender management and long-term recovery support in a way that enhances public safety while addressing the substance use issues that often drive criminal behavior. While the announcement references a specific definition of "evidence based" in the full solicitation, the plain intent is that applicants should rely on interventions and program strategies supported by research and demonstrated outcomes.
The solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3120) was posted and created on January 10, 2012, with an application deadline of March 8, 2012, and an archive date of April 7, 2012. Awards are grants (not cooperative agreements), with an award ceiling of $350,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). Importantly, there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make it easier for jurisdictions to apply without needing to commit local match dollars.
Eligibility depends on the funding category. For Category 1 (Implementation) and Category 2 (Enhancement), eligible applicants are limited to states, state and local courts, counties, other units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). For Category 3 (Statewide), eligibility is more narrow and limited to state-level agencies, such as the State Administering Agency (SAA), the Administrative Office of the Court, and the state Alcohol and Substance Abuse Agency. This structure reflects that some grants are meant to directly support local court programs, while others are intended to build statewide systems, coordination, or capacity.
A key program requirement focuses on speed of entry into the drug court program. Applicants must be able to show that eligible participants can promptly begin drug court participation once they are found eligible. The solicitation specifically warns that making participants serve an initial period of incarceration before entering the program can disqualify an application, unless incarceration is legally required by statute for the offense. Even in those cases, the applicant is expected to demonstrate that treatment services are provided during incarceration when available and that drug court treatment services begin immediately after release. This emphasis signals that the program prioritizes rapid engagement in treatment and supervision rather than delayed entry that can disrupt continuity of care.
For applicants needing help, the announcement directs technical submission questions to Grants.gov support, including a customer support hotline (1-800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) and the email address support@grants.gov. The full announcement link is referenced for complete requirements, definitions, and detailed application instructions, which would typically include the program’s required elements, performance measures, allowable and unallowable costs, and expectations for collaboration among justice and treatment partners.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 12 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585)?
It is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is intended to help jurisdictions start new adult drug courts or strengthen and expand existing adult drug court operations.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The program is designed to improve how communities respond to substance-abusing offenders by supporting a structured, court-supervised model that combines accountability with treatment. The overall goal is to improve offender management and long-term recovery support in a way that enhances public safety while addressing substance use issues that often contribute to criminal behavior.
What core activities or features does the grant support in an adult drug court program?
Based on the information provided, the grant supports drug court models that include:
- Evidence-based substance use treatment
- Frequent and mandatory drug testing
- A clear system of sanctions and incentives
- Transitional services or recovery-oriented services to help participants stabilize and reduce recidivism
- Coordinated work among courts, treatment providers, supervision agencies, and other partners
- Consistent judicial oversight
- Use of proven practices rather than ad hoc approaches
Is this grant intended for new drug courts, existing drug courts, or both?
Both. The opportunity is aimed at helping jurisdictions either start new adult drug courts or strengthen and expand existing drug court operations.
What does "evidence-based" mean for this opportunity?
The announcement notes that a specific definition of "evidence based" is included in the full solicitation. From the information provided, the intent is that applicants rely on interventions and program strategies supported by research and demonstrated outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2012 3120.
When was the solicitation posted, and what were the key dates?
The solicitation was posted/created on January 10, 2012. The application deadline was March 8, 2012, and the archive date was April 7, 2012.
What type of award is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
Awards under this opportunity are grants (not cooperative agreements).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $350,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is a cost share or matching funds required?
No. The information provided states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply under Category 1 (Implementation) and Category 2 (Enhancement)?
Eligibility for Category 1 and Category 2 is limited to:
- States
- State and local courts
- Counties
- Other units of local government
- Federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior)
Who is eligible to apply under Category 3 (Statewide)?
Eligibility for Category 3 is limited to state-level agencies, such as:
- The State Administering Agency (SAA)
- The Administrative Office of the Court
- The state Alcohol and Substance Abuse Agency
Why does eligibility differ by category?
The structure reflects that some grants are meant to directly support local court programs (Categories 1 and 2), while others are intended to build statewide systems, coordination, or capacity (Category 3).
What is the requirement regarding how quickly participants must enter the drug court program?
Applicants must be able to show that eligible participants can promptly begin drug court participation once they are found eligible.
Can an applicant require participants to serve jail or prison time before entering drug court?
The solicitation specifically warns that requiring participants to serve an initial period of incarceration before entering the program can disqualify an application, unless incarceration is legally required by statute for the offense.
What if incarceration is legally required for the offense?
If incarceration is required by statute, the applicant is expected to demonstrate that treatment services are provided during incarceration when available and that drug court treatment services begin immediately after release.
What does the emphasis on rapid entry suggest about program priorities?
It signals that the program prioritizes rapid engagement in treatment and supervision rather than delayed entry that can disrupt continuity of care.
Where can applicants get help with technical submission issues?
Technical submission questions are directed to Grants.gov support.
What are the Grants.gov support contact details listed in the announcement?
The announcement lists the following Grants.gov support contacts:
- Phone: 1-800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035
- Email: support@grants.gov
Where are full requirements and definitions provided?
The announcement references a full solicitation/announcement link for complete requirements, definitions, and detailed application instructions. This would typically include required elements, performance measures, allowable and unallowable costs, and expectations for collaboration among justice and treatment partners.
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