Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3112
Apply for BJA 2012 3112
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects" 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 23, 2012 and posted on Feb 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments.
- Applicants are limited to state and local government agencies 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3112) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, focused on helping communities improve how they prepare incarcerated adults for release and support them after they return home. The program sits under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative) and is built around the idea that reentry is a long-term, evidence-based process rather than a single service or short program. In practice, this means reentry work should start during incarceration, continue through the transition back to the community, and extend into the post-release period until the person is stably reintegrated and living lawfully.
The opportunity is grounded in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was created in response to the scale of incarceration and the reality that nearly everyone currently incarcerated will eventually be released. The announcement highlights the scope of the challenge: more than 2.3 million people in federal and state prisons, millions more cycling through local jails annually, and roughly 95 percent of incarcerated individuals expected to return to their communities. The grant program is intended to help jurisdictions respond to this reality with comprehensive, collaborative strategies that reduce recidivism and address the practical barriers people face when coming home, such as employment, housing, treatment needs, and reconnecting with family and community supports.
As a planning and demonstration-focused program, the grant is designed for jurisdictions that want to either build a reentry strategy from the ground up (planning) or test and implement a coordinated reentry model (demonstration). The emphasis on evidence-based programming signals that applicants are expected to use approaches supported by research and data, and to deliver coordinated services both before release (while a participant is still incarcerated) and after release (when the participant is living in the community). The overall goal is not just service delivery in isolation, but a structured reentry continuum that aligns corrections, supervision, and community-based supports into a single strategy aimed at long-term public safety and successful reintegration.
Funding is provided through a grant mechanism, with no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating award sizes may vary depending on the project scope and BJA funding decisions. The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2012, with an application closing date of April 24, 2012, and an archive date of May 24, 2012. While those dates reflect the FY 2012 cycle, the details describe the purpose, structure, and target applicants for that specific funding round.
Eligibility is limited to government entities: state governments, local governments (including county and city/township governments), and federally recognized Native American tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Applicants must also follow all eligibility and funding requirements established under the Second Chance Act. In other words, the program is aimed at public agencies that are positioned to lead or coordinate reentry systems and partnerships, typically involving corrections agencies, community supervision, service providers, workforce agencies, behavioral health partners, and other local stakeholders.
For applicants needing help with the application submission process, the notice directs technical questions to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or by email at support@grants.gov. The full announcement was available through an additional information link in the posting, which would normally include the complete program requirements, application components, review criteria, and any mandatory program elements for planning or demonstration projects.
FAQs: BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects (BJA 2012 3112)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) titled the "BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects." The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2012 3112.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program is designed to help communities improve how they prepare incarcerated adults for release and how they support them after they return home. The focus is on building comprehensive, collaborative reentry strategies that reduce recidivism and address practical barriers such as employment, housing, treatment needs, and reconnecting with family and community supports.
What does the program mean by "reentry"?
In this program, reentry is treated as a long-term, evidence-based process rather than a single service or short program. The expectation is that reentry work begins during incarceration, continues through the transition back to the community, and extends into the post-release period until the person is stably reintegrated and living lawfully.
What law is this funding based on?
This opportunity is grounded in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199).
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity sits under CFDA 16.812, the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to government entities, specifically:
- State governments
- Local governments (including county and city/township governments)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior)
Applicants must also follow all eligibility and funding requirements established under the Second Chance Act.
Are non-government organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to government entities (state, local, and federally recognized tribal governments). No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the summary provided.
What types of projects does this grant support?
The opportunity supports two general types of efforts:
- Planning projects: for jurisdictions that want to build a reentry strategy from the ground up
- Demonstration projects: for jurisdictions that want to test and implement a coordinated reentry model
What is the difference between a planning project and a demonstration project?
Planning projects are aimed at developing a comprehensive reentry strategy. Demonstration projects are aimed at implementing and testing a coordinated model in practice. In both cases, the emphasis is on a coordinated reentry continuum that spans incarceration through post-release reintegration.
What does "evidence-based" mean for this opportunity?
The program emphasizes evidence-based programming, signaling that applicants are expected to use approaches supported by research and data. The goal is to move beyond isolated services and instead deliver a structured, research-informed continuum of reentry supports.
When should services start and how long should they continue?
The opportunity describes reentry services as starting during incarceration, continuing through the transition back to the community, and extending into the post-release period until individuals are stably reintegrated and living lawfully.
What kinds of reentry needs does the program highlight?
The announcement highlights barriers people often face when returning home, including employment, housing, treatment needs, and reconnecting with family and community supports.
What is the overall goal of the funded work?
The goal is to reduce recidivism and improve long-term public safety by aligning corrections, supervision, and community-based supports into a single coordinated reentry strategy aimed at successful reintegration.
Is this grant competitive or formula-based?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity, which indicates it is awarded competitively based on BJA funding decisions rather than distributed automatically by formula.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
How much funding is available per award?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000. The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates award sizes may vary depending on project scope and BJA funding decisions.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
- Posted date: February 23, 2012
- Application closing date: April 24, 2012
- Archive date: May 24, 2012
These dates reflect the FY 2012 cycle for this specific funding round.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What kinds of partnerships or coordination does the program expect?
While the opportunity is aimed at public agencies positioned to lead or coordinate reentry systems, it also reflects an expectation of collaboration across stakeholders such as corrections agencies, community supervision, service providers, workforce agencies, behavioral health partners, and other local stakeholders.
Where do applicants get help with technical issues submitting through Grants.gov?
For technical questions related to application submission, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The posting notes that the full announcement was available through an additional information link. That full announcement would typically include complete program requirements, application components, review criteria, and any mandatory program elements for planning or demonstration projects.
Why does the announcement emphasize the scale of incarceration and release?
The opportunity is framed as a response to the reality that more than 2.3 million people are in federal and state prisons, millions more cycle through local jails annually, and roughly 95 percent of incarcerated individuals are expected to return to their communities. The grant is intended to help jurisdictions respond with comprehensive strategies that support successful reentry and reduce recidivism.
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