Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2014 3773
Apply for BJA 2014 3773
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 14 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 Jan 14, 2014 and posted on Jan 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2014. (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: County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 14 Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative). It is built around the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was created to address the large and ongoing flow of people leaving prisons, jails, and other correctional facilities and returning to their communities. The core idea behind the program is that reentry is not a single service or event at the moment of release. Instead, it is a structured process that begins when a person is incarcerated and continues until that person is safely and successfully reintegrated into the community as a law-abiding citizen, with the broader goal of improving public safety by reducing recidivism.
This particular funding opportunity focuses on adults who have co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders, a population that often faces layered barriers to successful reentry. The program emphasizes identifying these needs early through screening and assessment while individuals are still incarcerated, connecting them to appropriate interventions before release when possible, and then ensuring continuity of evidence-based services and treatment after release. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support a coordinated pathway that starts with pre-release identification and planning and transitions into post-release treatment and supportive programming that addresses both behavioral health needs at the same time, rather than treating substance use and mental health challenges as separate issues.
The program description highlights the scale of the reentry challenge nationwide: more than 2.2 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, millions more cycle through local and tribal jails each year, and about 95 percent of incarcerated individuals will eventually be released back into the community. It also calls out the added complexity for Native American tribal communities, where individuals may return from a mix of systems and facilities, including federal prisons, Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities, and state, local, or tribal correctional institutions. Because of this, the opportunity underscores comprehensive, collaborative reentry strategies that account for local conditions and cross-jurisdictional realities, especially in tribal contexts.
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The funding instrument is a grant, with no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity summary. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $600,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates there is no stated minimum award size. The opportunity was posted on January 14, 2014, and the application closing date was March 18, 2014 (with an archive date of April 17, 2014), meaning this specific solicitation was time-limited for FY 2014, even though the underlying program model and policy priorities reflect broader Second Chance Act goals that have continued across multiple years.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at helping jurisdictions build or strengthen a reentry continuum for adults with co-occurring disorders by supporting early screening and assessment, some level of pre-release programming, and then robust post-release service delivery grounded in evidence-based practices. The intended result is improved individual outcomes (such as treatment engagement and stability) and system-level outcomes (such as reduced recidivism and safer communities) through better planning, coordination, and access to appropriate behavioral health treatment during the transition from incarceration to the community.
For applicants needing submission support at the time, the notice directs technical questions about applying through Grants.gov to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or support@grants.gov, and it references an additional information link to the full announcement for complete requirements and application details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BJA FY 14 Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.812, also referred to as the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative.
What law or authorizing statute is this program built around?
The program is built around the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199).
What is the main purpose of the Second Chance Act reentry approach described here?
The core idea is that reentry is a structured process rather than a single event at release. It starts during incarceration and continues until the individual is safely and successfully reintegrated into the community as a law-abiding citizen, with the broader goal of improving public safety by reducing recidivism.
Who is the primary population served by this specific solicitation?
This funding focuses on adult offenders who have co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
What does "co-occurring" mean in the context of this program?
In this context, "co-occurring" refers to individuals experiencing both substance use disorders and mental health disorders at the same time, creating layered barriers to successful reentry.
What types of activities or services does the program emphasize?
The solicitation emphasizes early screening and assessment during incarceration, connection to appropriate interventions before release when possible, and continuity of evidence-based services and treatment after release. It also stresses addressing substance use and mental health needs together rather than as separate issues.
Does the program focus only on services after release?
No. The description highlights a coordinated pathway that begins with pre-release identification and planning while individuals are still incarcerated and transitions into post-release treatment and supportive programming in the community.
Why is early screening and assessment highlighted as important?
The opportunity highlights identifying behavioral health needs early (while individuals are still incarcerated) to support appropriate planning, linkages to interventions, and smoother continuity of care after release.
What is meant by "continuity of evidence-based services" after release?
It refers to ensuring that individuals continue receiving evidence-based treatment and supportive services in the community following release, rather than having gaps in care during the transition from incarceration to the community.
What outcomes is this program trying to achieve?
The intended results include improved individual outcomes (such as treatment engagement and stability) and system-level outcomes (such as reduced recidivism and safer communities) through better planning, coordination, and access to appropriate behavioral health treatment.
How does the opportunity describe the national reentry context?
It notes that more than 2.2 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, millions more cycle through local and tribal jails each year, and about 95 percent of incarcerated individuals will eventually be released back into the community.
Does the solicitation mention tribal reentry needs specifically?
Yes. It calls out added complexity for Native American tribal communities, where individuals may return from a mix of systems and facilities, including federal prisons, Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities, and state, local, or tribal correctional institutions.
What does the opportunity suggest jurisdictions should do in tribal or cross-jurisdictional contexts?
It underscores comprehensive, collaborative reentry strategies that account for local conditions and cross-jurisdictional realities, especially in tribal contexts where returning individuals may come from multiple correctional systems.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are individuals or private organizations listed as eligible applicants in the summary provided?
No. Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to governmental entities: state, county, city or township governments, and federally recognized tribal governments.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is a cost share or match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity summary provided.
What is the maximum award amount available under this solicitation?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $600,000.
Is there a minimum award size?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally indicates that no minimum award amount is specified in the summary.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 14, 2014. The application closing date was March 18, 2014, and the archive date was April 17, 2014.
Is this solicitation still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, this was a time-limited FY 2014 solicitation that has already closed and was archived.
Even though this FY 2014 solicitation is closed, does it reflect broader program goals?
Yes. The description notes that while this specific solicitation was time-limited for FY 2014, the underlying program model and policy priorities reflect broader Second Chance Act goals that have continued across multiple years.
Where were applicants directed for help with technical submission issues?
For technical questions about applying through Grants.gov, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518-4726 or (606) 545-5035, or by email at support@grants.gov.
Where could applicants find full requirements and application details?
The notice references an additional information link to the full announcement for complete requirements and application details.
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