Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 04
Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 04
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civic Justice Corps Grants Serving Juvenile Offenders" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.261 WIA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2011 and posted on Feb 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2011 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is March 15, 2011. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any non profit organization with IRS 501 (c) (3) status, unit of state or local government, or any Indian and Native American entity eligible for grants under WIA Section 166 may apply for these grants. An organization may submit only one application for up to 1.5 million. Applicants may focus these funds on a single site or serve multiple sites, with additional funding for these sites coming from other leveraged sources if DOL funding does not cover the full cost of operating a multi site grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Civic Justice Corps Grants Serving Juvenile Offenders opportunity was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), using Workforce Investment Act (WIA) authority (CFDA 17.261, WIA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects). ETA made about $20,000,000 available nationwide to support projects designed specifically for young people ages 18 to 24 who had been involved with the juvenile justice system within the 12 months prior to entering the program. The central idea behind the program was to blend structured community service with workforce development so participants could "give back" to their communities while also building the skills, habits, and connections needed to succeed in the labor market.
Funded projects were expected to operate as Civic Justice Corps models, meaning they would engage eligible young offenders in community service activities that address real local needs and provide a restorative pathway to make amends for past behavior. At the same time, these projects were meant to improve participants' long-term employment prospects by strengthening vocational skills, supporting educational progress, and increasing attachment to the community. The grant rationale emphasized reduced recidivism as a key outcome, based on the theory that employability gains, stronger community ties, and a sense of civic responsibility can lower the likelihood of reoffending.
Awards were to be made through a competitive process, with ETA indicating an intent to fund at least 13 grants at varying award levels. The maximum award size (the ceiling) was $1,500,000, and each applicant was limited to submitting a single application. The period of performance was 30 months total, structured to include up to four months of planning followed by at least 26 months of active operations. Applicants could choose to focus services in one location or propose a multi-site approach. For multi-site projects, the announcement noted that applicants could leverage other funding sources if DOL funds alone were not sufficient to cover the full cost of operating across multiple sites.
Eligible applicants included three main categories: (1) nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, (2) units of state or local government, and (3) Indian and Native American entities eligible for grants under WIA Section 166. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award, although leveraging additional resources could still be relevant for multi-site or expanded programming.
Key administrative details included the funding opportunity number SGA-DFA-PY-10-04 and an application deadline of March 15, 2011, with applications required to be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2011, with an estimated total funding level of $20 million. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Denise Roach, Grants Management Specialist, at (202) 693-3820.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Civic Justice Corps Grants Serving Juvenile Offenders opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The funding supported projects designed as "Civic Justice Corps" models that combined structured community service with workforce development for young people involved with the juvenile justice system.
Which federal agency administered this grant competition?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administered the competition.
What legal authority and CFDA program were used for this funding?
The competition used Workforce Investment Act (WIA) authority under CFDA 17.261, WIA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects.
What was the main purpose or central idea of the program?
The program was designed to blend structured community service with workforce development so participants could contribute positively to their communities while building job-related skills, work habits, and connections that support success in the labor market.
Who was the intended participant population?
The projects were designed specifically for young people ages 18 to 24 who had been involved with the juvenile justice system within the 12 months prior to entering the program.
What does "involved with the juvenile justice system within the 12 months prior to entering the program" mean in this context?
Based on the opportunity description, eligibility targeted participants whose juvenile justice system involvement occurred within the 12 months before they entered the grant-funded program.
What is meant by a "Civic Justice Corps" model?
Funded projects were expected to operate as Civic Justice Corps models by engaging eligible young offenders in community service activities that address real local needs and provide a restorative pathway to make amends for past behavior, while also delivering workforce development supports.
What kinds of activities were funded projects expected to provide?
Projects were expected to include structured community service addressing local needs and workforce development strategies aimed at improving long-term employment prospects. The opportunity also emphasized strengthening vocational skills, supporting educational progress, and increasing participants' attachment to the community.
How was community service connected to workforce development in this program?
The grant rationale described community service as a structured component that allowed participants to "give back" and build civic responsibility, alongside workforce development intended to build skills, habits, and connections needed for employment.
Was reducing recidivism an intended outcome?
Yes. Reduced recidivism was emphasized as a key outcome, based on the theory that improved employability, stronger community ties, and a sense of civic responsibility can reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
How much total funding was available nationwide?
ETA made about $20,000,000 available nationwide for this opportunity (estimated total funding level of $20 million).
How many awards did ETA plan to make?
ETA indicated an intent to fund at least 13 grants, with awards made at varying levels.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award size (the ceiling) was $1,500,000.
Was this a competitive grant?
Yes. Awards were to be made through a competitive process as part of a discretionary grant competition.
How many applications could an organization submit?
Each applicant was limited to submitting a single application.
What was the period of performance for funded projects?
The total period of performance was 30 months.
How was the 30-month period structured?
The period of performance included up to four months of planning followed by at least 26 months of active operations.
Could applicants propose projects in more than one location?
Yes. Applicants could choose to focus services in one location or propose a multi-site approach.
If proposing a multi-site project, could other funding sources be used?
Yes. For multi-site projects, the announcement noted that applicants could leverage other funding sources if DOL funds alone were not sufficient to cover the full cost of operating across multiple sites.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants fell into three categories: (1) nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, (2) units of state or local government, and (3) Indian and Native American entities eligible for grants under WIA Section 166.
Were nonprofit organizations required to have a specific IRS status?
Yes. Nonprofit applicants needed IRS 501(c)(3) status to be eligible under the nonprofit category listed in the announcement.
Are state and local government entities eligible?
Yes. Units of state or local government were listed as eligible applicants.
Are Indian and Native American entities eligible?
Yes. Indian and Native American entities eligible for grants under WIA Section 166 were listed as an eligible applicant category.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Even without a match requirement, could an applicant leverage additional resources?
Yes. While not required, leveraging additional resources was noted as potentially relevant, particularly for multi-site or expanded programming where DOL funds might not cover the full cost.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was SGA-DFA-PY-10-04.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 15, 2011, and applications were required to be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Was the deadline based on receipt time?
Yes. Applications were required to be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 15, 2011.
Who was the listed contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Denise Roach, Grants Management Specialist.
What phone number was provided for technical assistance with accessing the announcement?
The phone number provided was (202) 693-3820.
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