Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2015 4087
Apply for BJA 2015 4087
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 15 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.585 Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2015 and posted on Feb 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2015. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 65 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For Category 1 Implementation and Category 2 Enhancement, applications will be accepted to support states, state and local courts, counties, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) on behalf of a single jurisdiction drug court. For Category 3 Statewide, applicants are limited to state agencies. State agencies include the state court administrative offices, state criminal justice agencies, and other state agencies involved with the provision of substance abuse, mental health or related services to criminal offenders such as the State Administering Agency (SAA), the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the State Alcohol and Substance Abuse Agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BJA FY 15 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585) is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, aimed at expanding and strengthening adult drug court programs. Its core purpose is to help jurisdictions create new drug courts or improve existing ones so they operate as effective, judicially supervised alternatives to traditional case processing for people whose criminal behavior is driven by substance use. The program is built around drug court principles that combine close court oversight with evidence-based treatment, frequent and mandatory drug testing, and a structured system of incentives and sanctions. It also emphasizes transitional and recovery support services that help participants stabilize and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
For FY 2015, BJA sought proposals that either implement a drug court where one does not already exist or enhance services and coordination where a court is already operating. In practical terms, the funding is meant to support stronger offender management and recovery support, improved collaboration between the court and treatment providers, and better overall program design and delivery. While this solicitation focuses on adult drug courts generally, it notes that funding for certain Veterans Treatment Courts is handled separately under a different FY 2015 appropriation, meaning applicants interested specifically in that area would need to look for the separate veterans-focused funding stream.
The solicitation anticipated making about 65 awards, with an award ceiling of up to $1,500,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). Applicants should also be aware that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility depends on the project category. For Category 1 (Implementation) and Category 2 (Enhancement), eligible applicants include states, state courts, local courts, counties, other units of local government, and Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), applying on behalf of a single-jurisdiction drug court. For Category 3 (Statewide), eligibility is limited to state agencies, which can include state court administrative offices, state criminal justice agencies, and other state-level entities involved in providing substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, or related services to justice-involved populations (for example, a State Administering Agency, an Administrative Office of the Courts, or a state alcohol and substance abuse agency).
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2015-4087, with the opportunity posted on February 19, 2015. The application deadline was April 16, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on May 16, 2015. Applicants submitting through Grants.gov were directed to use Grants.gov customer support for technical issues (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, or support@grants.gov), with support available 24/7 except federal holidays.
FAQs: BJA FY 15 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585)
What is this grant opportunity?
The BJA FY 15 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585) is a competitive, discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is designed to expand and strengthen adult drug court programs.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to help jurisdictions create new adult drug courts or improve existing adult drug courts so they function as effective, judicially supervised alternatives to traditional case processing for people whose criminal behavior is driven by substance use.
What kinds of projects was BJA looking to fund in FY 2015?
For FY 2015, BJA sought proposals that either (1) implement an adult drug court in a jurisdiction where one does not already exist, or (2) enhance services and coordination where an adult drug court is already operating.
How do drug courts funded under this program generally operate?
The solicitation describes drug courts as being built around key principles that combine close court oversight with evidence-based treatment, frequent and mandatory drug testing, and a structured system of incentives and sanctions.
Does the program support services beyond treatment and testing?
Yes. The program emphasizes transitional and recovery support services intended to help participants stabilize and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
What practical improvements could this funding support?
The funding is intended to support stronger offender management and recovery support, improved collaboration between the court and treatment providers, and better overall program design and delivery.
Is this grant specifically for Veterans Treatment Courts?
No. While the solicitation concerns adult drug courts generally, it notes that funding for certain Veterans Treatment Courts is handled separately under a different FY 2015 appropriation. Applicants focused specifically on Veterans Treatment Courts would need to look for that separate veterans-focused funding stream.
How many awards did BJA expect to make?
The solicitation anticipated making about 65 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was up to $1,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award amount was provided (an award floor of $0).
Is there a match or cost sharing requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for Category 1 (Implementation) and Category 2 (Enhancement)?
For Category 1 (Implementation) and Category 2 (Enhancement), eligible applicants include states, state courts, local courts, counties, other units of local government, and Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), applying on behalf of a single-jurisdiction drug court.
Who is eligible to apply for Category 3 (Statewide)?
For Category 3 (Statewide), eligibility is limited to state agencies. Examples listed include state court administrative offices, state criminal justice agencies, and other state-level entities involved in providing substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, or related services to justice-involved populations (for example, a State Administering Agency, an Administrative Office of the Courts, or a state alcohol and substance abuse agency).
Does eligibility vary by project category?
Yes. The solicitation states that eligibility depends on the project category, with Categories 1 and 2 open to a broader range of state, local, court, county, and tribal entities (for single-jurisdiction drug courts), and Category 3 restricted to state agencies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2015-4087.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 16, 2015.
Where were applicants expected to submit, and who helps with technical issues?
Applicants submitting through Grants.gov were directed to use Grants.gov customer support for technical issues.
How can applicants reach Grants.gov customer support?
Grants.gov customer support contact information provided in the solicitation includes 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, and email support@grants.gov.
What were the Grants.gov support hours listed in the solicitation?
Support was available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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