Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3220
Apply for BJA 2012 3220
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 12 National Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Resource Center" 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 Mar 1, 2012 and posted on Mar 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to any national nonprofit organization (including a tribal nonprofit organization) that provides reentry programming training and technical assistance, and has special expertise and national level experience in effective practices in offender reentry programming and research application. BJA may elect to make awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications and on the availability of appropriations in future years.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 National Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Resource Center grant opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812). It centers on supporting a national-level Resource Center, commonly referred to as the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC), which was authorized by Section 101 of the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199). The overall purpose is to strengthen how communities across the country plan, build, and improve offender reentry strategies for both adults and juveniles, with a strong emphasis on reducing recidivism and improving public safety outcomes. Rather than treating reentry as a single program, the opportunity frames reentry as a long-term, evidence-based process that begins at the start of incarceration and continues through release and reintegration, ultimately aiming for a stable return to the community as a law-abiding citizen.
The problem the solicitation responds to is the sheer scale of incarceration and release in the United States. It highlights that more than 2.3 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, with millions more cycling through local jails annually, and notes that roughly 95 percent of people incarcerated will eventually be released back into communities. Against that backdrop, the Second Chance Act is positioned as a comprehensive approach meant to help jurisdictions develop collaborative, coordinated responses to the practical challenges of reentry, such as accessing services before and after release, overcoming barriers to employment and housing, and connecting individuals to supports that stabilize their transition and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
The NRRC concept is essentially national infrastructure for the field: a central organization meant to provide training and technical assistance on effective reentry practices and to help translate research into practical implementation. While the solicitation text provided does not list every specific deliverable, it clearly establishes that the funded organization is expected to bring strong expertise in evidence-based reentry programming and in applying research findings to real-world operations. In practice, that kind of national resource center role generally involves helping state and local governments, tribal governments, and their community partners adopt proven strategies, improve program design, strengthen collaboration across corrections and community systems, and build capacity to measure outcomes and make improvements over time.
A key feature of this opportunity is explicit federal coordination. BJA indicates that it is working closely with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to ensure juvenile and adult reentry efforts are supported in a coordinated way, and that both agencies are collaborating with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) on research and evaluation activities envisioned in the Second Chance Act. The solicitation therefore situates the NRRC not only as a training and technical assistance provider, but also as part of a broader federal effort to align practice with research and to support evaluation-informed decision making.
The funding mechanism is a discretionary grant, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The solicitation states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to a national nonprofit organization, including a tribal nonprofit organization, that provides reentry programming training and technical assistance and has specialized expertise and national-level experience in effective offender reentry practices and the application of research. The opportunity was posted March 1, 2012, with an application closing date of April 19, 2012, and it was archived May 19, 2012. It also notes that BJA may choose to make awards based on applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, depending on application merit and future appropriations, which signals an interest in sustaining a strong national partner if funding continues.
For applicants and practitioners seeking more background, the opportunity points readers to BJA and OJJDP web resources related to Second Chance Act implementation and juvenile reentry activities. For submission-related help, it directs applicants to Grants.gov support channels for technical assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 12 National Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Resource Center grant?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812). The grant centers on supporting a national-level Resource Center known as the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC).
What is the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC)?
The NRRC is envisioned as a national hub for the field of offender reentry. Its role is to provide training and technical assistance on effective reentry practices and to help translate research into real-world implementation for both adult and juvenile reentry efforts.
What law authorizes the NRRC?
The NRRC was authorized by Section 101 of the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The overall purpose is to strengthen how communities nationwide plan, build, and improve offender reentry strategies for adults and juveniles, with a strong emphasis on reducing recidivism and improving public safety outcomes.
How does the solicitation define or frame "reentry"?
The opportunity frames reentry as a long-term, evidence-based process that begins at the start of incarceration and continues through release and reintegration. It is not treated as a single program, but as a sustained approach aimed at supporting a stable return to the community as a law-abiding citizen.
What problem is this solicitation trying to address?
The solicitation responds to the large scale of incarceration and release in the United States. It notes more than 2.3 million people incarcerated in federal and state prisons, millions more cycling through local jails annually, and that roughly 95 percent of incarcerated individuals will eventually be released back into communities.
What challenges of reentry does the opportunity highlight?
It points to common, practical barriers such as accessing services before and after release, overcoming challenges related to employment and housing, and connecting individuals to supports that stabilize their transition and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
What kind of organization is expected to be funded?
The funded organization is expected to function as a national-level resource center with strong expertise in evidence-based reentry programming and in applying research findings to real-world operations.
What types of support is the NRRC expected to provide?
While the provided solicitation text does not list every specific deliverable, it clearly indicates the NRRC is intended to provide training and technical assistance on effective reentry practices and to support the field in implementing evidence-based approaches.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are limited to a national nonprofit organization, including a tribal nonprofit organization, that provides reentry programming training and technical assistance and has specialized expertise and national-level experience in effective offender reentry practices and the application of research.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
The eligibility described is limited to a national nonprofit organization (including a tribal nonprofit organization). No other applicant types are identified as eligible in the provided information.
Is the grant focused on adult reentry, juvenile reentry, or both?
It explicitly covers both adult and juvenile offender reentry, and it emphasizes coordinated support across these areas.
What federal agencies are involved in coordination for this effort?
BJA indicates it is working closely with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to coordinate juvenile and adult reentry support. BJA and OJJDP are also collaborating with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) on research and evaluation activities envisioned in the Second Chance Act.
How does research and evaluation fit into this opportunity?
The solicitation situates the NRRC as part of a broader federal effort to align practice with research and to support evaluation-informed decision making, including collaboration with NIJ on research and evaluation activities.
What is the funding mechanism for this award?
The opportunity uses a discretionary grant mechanism.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The solicitation indicates an award floor of $0.
Is a match or cost-sharing required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2012, and the application closing date was April 19, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 19, 2012.
Could BJA make awards from these applications in future fiscal years?
Yes. The solicitation notes BJA may choose to make awards based on applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, depending on application merit and future appropriations.
What does CFDA 16.812 refer to in this context?
CFDA 16.812 is the catalog identifier associated with the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative under which this opportunity was issued.
Where does the solicitation direct applicants for submission-related technical help?
For submission-related help, it directs applicants to Grants.gov support channels for technical assistance.
Where can applicants or practitioners find additional background resources mentioned in the opportunity?
The opportunity points readers to BJA and OJJDP web resources related to Second Chance Act implementation and juvenile reentry activities.
What is the intended impact of supporting a national reentry resource center?
The intended impact is to strengthen community reentry strategies nationwide, improve implementation of evidence-based practices, support collaboration across corrections and community systems, and ultimately reduce recidivism and improve public safety outcomes.
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