Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2012 3111
Apply for BJA 2012 3111
- 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 Technology Careers Training Demonstration Projects for Incarcerated Adults and Juveniles" 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 Dec 6, 2011 and posted on Dec 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 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: State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Technology Careers Training Demonstration Projects for Incarcerated Adults and Juveniles is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It sits under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812) and is designed to strengthen reentry outcomes by giving incarcerated adults and youth practical, employment-focused technology training while they are still confined in state prisons, local jails, and juvenile residential facilities. The core idea is straightforward: because the overwhelming majority of incarcerated people (about 95 percent) will eventually be released and return to their communities, improving their job readiness and employable skills before release is framed as a public safety strategy as well as a workforce strategy. The program is presented as a response to the scale of incarceration and reentry in the United States, citing more than 2.3 million people in federal and state prisons, millions cycling through local jails each year, and roughly 94,000 youth in juvenile residential placement on any given day.
This opportunity was authorized under Section 115 of the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which specifically allows federal awards to support technology career training for confined populations. In practice, that means funding demonstration projects that can deliver structured training pathways connected to technology careers, likely emphasizing industry-relevant skills that can translate into real jobs after release. While the short summary text does not list required program elements in detail, the emphasis on “demonstration projects†signals that BJA was looking for implementable models with clear training components and outcomes that could be replicated or scaled by other jurisdictions if successful.
Eligible applicants are limited to public governmental entities and certain sovereign governments: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier to entry for jurisdictions that may not have dedicated local funds available but want to pilot or expand technology-focused training in correctional or juvenile settings.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2012-3111, with the opportunity posted on December 6, 2011, and an application closing date of March 2, 2012 (with the same date shown as the current closing date). The award ceiling is $750,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates BJA did not publish a minimum award amount. The archive date is April 1, 2012, reflecting that the solicitation is an older, closed funding round rather than an open competition today.
For access to the full announcement and official requirements, the listing points to an additional information link labeled “Full Announcement.†For application submission issues, the contact provided is the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov, which is the standard federal portal support channel for technical submission problems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Technology Careers Training Demonstration Projects program?
It is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The program funds demonstration projects that provide practical, employment-focused technology training to incarcerated adults and juveniles while they are still confined in state prisons, local jails, and juvenile residential facilities.
Which federal initiative and CFDA number is this grant associated with?
This opportunity sits under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative and is associated with CFDA 16.812.
What is the main goal of the grant?
The goal is to strengthen reentry outcomes by improving job readiness and employable skills through technology careers training delivered during confinement. The program frames improved employment readiness as both a workforce strategy and a public safety strategy, based on the idea that most incarcerated people will eventually be released and return to their communities.
Who is the training intended to serve?
The training is intended for incarcerated adults and youth (juveniles) who are confined in state prisons, local jails, and juvenile residential facilities.
What types of projects does BJA want to fund under this solicitation?
The solicitation emphasizes "technology careers training demonstration projects." While the brief summary does not list detailed required elements, the demonstration-project approach indicates BJA was seeking implementable models with clear training components and measurable outcomes that could be replicated or scaled by other jurisdictions if successful.
What is the legal authority for this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was authorized under Section 115 of the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which allows federal awards to support technology career training for confined populations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are nonprofits, universities, or private companies eligible to apply directly?
The eligibility list provided includes only governmental entities (state, county, city/township) and federally recognized tribal governments. No other applicant types are mentioned in the information provided.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $750,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates that BJA did not publish a minimum award amount for this solicitation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2012-3111.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 6, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date shown is March 2, 2012 (the same date is also shown as the current closing date in the listing).
Is this funding opportunity currently open?
No. The archive date is April 1, 2012, which indicates this is an older, closed funding round rather than an open competition today.
Where can applicants find the official solicitation and full requirements?
The listing points to an additional information link labeled "Full Announcement" for access to the complete official announcement and requirements.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with submitting an application?
For application submission issues, the contact provided is the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Why does the program focus on training people before they are released?
The program rationale is that the overwhelming majority of incarcerated people (about 95 percent) will eventually be released and return to their communities, so improving employment-focused skills during confinement is presented as a way to support successful reentry and improve public safety.
Does the summary specify exact curriculum requirements or required program components?
No. The short summary text does not list required program elements in detail. It emphasizes technology careers training and the concept of demonstration projects with clear components and outcomes.
What settings are specifically mentioned as eligible locations for delivering training?
The training is described as taking place while participants are still confined in state prisons, local jails, and juvenile residential facilities.
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