Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3153
Apply for BJA 2012 3153
- 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 Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders" 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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
- Applicants are limited to states, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Mandatory Certification Requirements (Statement of Assurance and Service Provider Licensing/Accreditation/Certification Documentation) All applicants must certify that any treatment program proposed in the application is clinically appropriate and will provide comprehensive treatment. Applicants must also provide official documentation that all collaborating service provider organizations are in compliance with all requirements for licensing, accreditation, and certification, including state, local (city and county), and tribal requirements, as appropriate. See Appendix 2 on page 31 for more information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2012 3153) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative). It is built around the reality that the vast majority of incarcerated people will eventually return home and that communities need structured, evidence-based approaches to reduce the likelihood that returning individuals cycle back into jail or prison. The program is specifically focused on adult offenders who have both substance use disorders and mental health disorders, recognizing that these co-occurring needs can make reentry far more complicated and can increase the risk of relapse, instability, and reoffending if not addressed in a coordinated way.
The underlying purpose is to strengthen public safety and improve reentry outcomes by supporting comprehensive strategies that begin during incarceration and continue after release. The opportunity emphasizes that "reentry" is not a single service or a one-time program, but an evidence-based process that starts when a person is first incarcerated and continues until they are successfully reintegrated as a law-abiding community member. In practical terms, this means the funded approach is expected to include services and planning in both pre-release and post-release phases, with continuity between institutional programming and community-based care. The grant frames successful reentry as something that requires preparation, coordinated handoffs, and ongoing supports rather than a quick referral at the moment of release.
Eligible applicants are limited to governmental entities: states, units of local government (including county governments and city or township governments), and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). While the listing also notes "others (see text field...)" the eligibility statement clarifies that the applicant itself must be one of those government entities, even if service delivery involves partner organizations. A key feature of this opportunity is the emphasis on collaboration: applicants are expected to work with treatment and service provider organizations to deliver clinically appropriate, comprehensive services that address both substance use and mental health needs as part of a broader reentry plan.
A notable requirement is the set of mandatory certifications related to treatment quality and provider compliance. Applicants must certify that any treatment program proposed is clinically appropriate and will provide comprehensive treatment. In addition, applicants must submit official documentation showing that collaborating service providers meet applicable licensing, accreditation, and certification requirements at the state, local (city and county), and tribal levels, as appropriate. This requirement signals that BJA is not only funding reentry efforts in general, but is also trying to ensure that the behavioral health components are delivered by properly credentialed organizations and are grounded in accepted clinical standards rather than informal or ad hoc supports.
From a funding standpoint, the award ceiling is listed as $600,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posted and creation date for the opportunity was February 23, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 24, 2012, and an archive date of May 24, 2012. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the program’s focus on reducing recidivism and improving public safety outcomes through structured reentry strategies that integrate justice and health-related responses.
For applicants needing access to the full solicitation or experiencing submission issues, the opportunity points people to Grants.gov technical support through the customer support hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or by email at support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2012 3153.
3) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
4) What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 16.812, the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative.
5) What is the primary purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen public safety and improve reentry outcomes by supporting comprehensive, evidence-based reentry strategies for adult offenders with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders, with services that begin during incarceration and continue after release.
6) Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is specifically focused on adult offenders who have both substance use disorders and mental health disorders (co-occurring disorders).
7) Why does the solicitation emphasize co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders?
The opportunity recognizes that co-occurring needs can complicate reentry and increase the risk of relapse, instability, and reoffending if they are not addressed in a coordinated way.
8) How does the opportunity define or frame "reentry"?
Reentry is described as an evidence-based process, not a single service or one-time program. It starts when a person is first incarcerated and continues until the individual is successfully reintegrated as a law-abiding community member.
9) What phases of service does the grant expect to support?
The approach is expected to include both pre-release and post-release phases, with continuity between institutional programming (during incarceration) and community-based care (after release).
10) What types of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to governmental entities: states, units of local government (including county, city, or township governments), and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior).
11) Can a non-government organization apply directly?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, the applicant itself must be an eligible government entity, even if partner organizations help deliver services.
12) Are partnerships or collaboration expected?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes collaboration, and applicants are expected to work with treatment and service provider organizations to deliver clinically appropriate, comprehensive services that address both substance use and mental health needs as part of a broader reentry plan.
13) Are there any mandatory certifications related to treatment quality?
Yes. Applicants must certify that any proposed treatment program is clinically appropriate and will provide comprehensive treatment.
14) What documentation is required regarding service provider credentials?
Applicants must submit official documentation showing that collaborating service providers meet applicable licensing, accreditation, and certification requirements at the state, local (city and county), and tribal levels, as appropriate.
15) Why does the opportunity require licensing/accreditation/certification documentation?
The requirement signals that BJA is prioritizing behavioral health services delivered by properly credentialed organizations and grounded in accepted clinical standards, rather than informal or ad hoc supports.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $600,000.
17) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
18) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated.
19) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
20) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
21) When was this opportunity posted/created?
The posted and creation date is February 23, 2012.
22) What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is April 24, 2012.
23) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 24, 2012.
24) Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
For solicitation access or submission issues, the opportunity directs applicants to Grants.gov technical support via phone at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov.
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