Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2013 3483
Apply for BJA 2013 3483
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 13 Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring and Transitional Services for Successful Reentry Program" 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 Jan 22, 2013 and posted on Jan 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 2013. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations 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 and any additional requirements that may be established through appropriations measures.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 13 Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring and Transitional Services for Successful Reentry Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.812, the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative. It was created and posted on January 22, 2013, with an application deadline of March 21, 2013, and later archived on April 20, 2013. The program is grounded in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was enacted in response to the scale of incarceration in the United States and the reality that the vast majority of incarcerated people will eventually return to their communities. The underlying policy goal is straightforward: strengthen reentry supports so individuals leaving incarceration can transition safely and successfully, while also improving public safety outcomes for the communities they return to.
The opportunity focuses on adults who have been incarcerated and are reentering society from prisons and jails, recognizing that the reentry moment is a high-risk period marked by major practical and social hurdles. The announcement highlights the national scope of the challenge, noting that there are over 2.3 million people in federal and state prisons, with millions more cycling through local jails each year, and that approximately 95 percent of people incarcerated today will ultimately be released. In that context, the grant program is designed to fund structured mentoring and transitional services that help people navigate the immediate post-release period, connect to stabilizing supports, and reduce the likelihood of returning to custody.
A distinct emphasis is placed on the additional coordination challenges faced by members of Native American tribes. The announcement points out that reentry planning can be more complex for tribal communities because individuals may be returning from a wide range of systems and facilities, including federal prisons, Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities, state institutions, local jails, and tribal detention settings. By calling out this cross-jurisdictional reality, BJA signals that successful reentry for tribal members often depends on coordinating services across multiple authorities and providers, and that mentoring and transitional supports may need to be tailored to fit community context, geography, and the specific pathways by which individuals return home.
Funding is provided as a grant with an award ceiling of $300,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The opportunity explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available. While the announcement does not spell out every allowable activity in the excerpt provided, it ties the funding purpose to Section 211 of the Second Chance Act, which authorizes grants that may be used for mentoring programs intended to promote safe and successful reintegration of adults who have been incarcerated. In practice, this typically means programs that combine consistent, pro-social mentoring relationships with practical transitional supports that can address common reentry needs, such as stabilization and linkage to services, helping participants navigate supervision requirements, and improving access to community resources.
Eligibility is limited to two primary applicant categories: nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Indian tribes, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. The listing also includes an “Others†category with a note to consult the full announcement for clarification, but the eligibility section provided reinforces that applicants are limited to nonprofits and federally recognized tribes and must comply with all eligibility and funding requirements contained in the Second Chance Act, along with any additional requirements established through appropriations measures. In other words, even if an entity might appear to fit a broader category in a general grants listing, the controlling eligibility standard for this program is the statute and the specific conditions in the official solicitation.
For applicants and submitters, the opportunity directs technical submission questions to Grants.gov support, providing the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline numbers (800-518-4726 and 606-545-5035) and the support@grants.gov email address. The announcement also indicates that a full solicitation is available via an additional information link, and that applicants who have trouble accessing it electronically should use the provided contact pathway. Overall, the grant is structured as a federal investment in community-based and tribal-led mentoring and transitional reentry strategies, aiming to reduce recidivism risk factors during the critical return-to-community period and to strengthen public safety by improving the odds of stable, lawful reintegration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the BJA FY 13 Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring and Transitional Services for Successful Reentry Program.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a discretionary federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
It was created and posted on January 22, 2013. The application deadline was March 21, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on April 20, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. Based on the information provided, the opportunity was archived on April 20, 2013, and had an application deadline of March 21, 2013.
What law is this program based on?
The program is grounded in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen reentry supports so individuals leaving incarceration can transition safely and successfully back into the community, while improving public safety outcomes.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The focus is on adults who have been incarcerated and are reentering society from prisons and jails.
Why does the program emphasize the immediate post-release period?
The announcement describes reentry as a high-risk period marked by major practical and social hurdles, and the program is designed to support people through this critical transition.
What types of activities does this grant support?
The program is designed to fund structured mentoring and transitional services that help people navigate the immediate post-release period, connect to stabilizing supports, and reduce the likelihood of returning to custody.
Does the program specifically support mentoring?
Yes. The funding purpose is tied to Section 211 of the Second Chance Act, which authorizes grants that may be used for mentoring programs intended to promote safe and successful reintegration of adults who have been incarcerated.
Does the announcement list specific allowable activities?
Not in the excerpt provided. The description connects funding to mentoring and transitional reentry supports, and notes that a full solicitation is available via an additional information link.
Why are Native American tribes specifically mentioned?
The announcement highlights additional coordination challenges for tribal communities because individuals may return from multiple systems and facilities (for example, federal prisons, Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities, state institutions, local jails, and tribal detention settings). It signals that services and mentoring may need to be tailored to cross-jurisdictional realities and community context.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity explicitly states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) federally recognized Indian tribes (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the 501(c)(3) nonprofit category.
What does the listing mean by an "Others" category?
The listing includes an "Others" category with a note to consult the full announcement for clarification. However, the eligibility section provided reinforces that applicants are limited to nonprofits and federally recognized tribes and must meet statutory and solicitation requirements.
Which eligibility rules control if there is any confusion?
The controlling eligibility standard for this program is the Second Chance Act and the specific conditions in the official solicitation (including any additional requirements established through appropriations measures), even if broader categories appear elsewhere in listings.
Where should technical submission questions be directed?
Technical submission questions are directed to Grants.gov support.
What are the Grants.gov support contact details provided?
The Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline numbers are 800-518-4726 and 606-545-5035. The email address is support@grants.gov.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation?
The announcement indicates a full solicitation is available via an additional information link. If there are problems accessing it electronically, applicants should use the provided contact pathway referenced in the announcement.
What broader public safety context does the announcement cite?
The announcement notes the scale of incarceration in the United States (over 2.3 million people in federal and state prisons, with millions more cycling through local jails) and that approximately 95 percent of people incarcerated today will ultimately be released, underscoring the importance of effective reentry support.
What is the program trying to achieve for participants and communities?
It aims to reduce recidivism risk factors during the critical return-to-community period and strengthen public safety by improving the odds of stable, lawful reintegration through mentoring and transitional supports.
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