Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2010 2595
Apply for NIJ 2010 2595
- The National Institute of Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2010 and posted on Mar 31, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2010 2595), titled "Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Projects," was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) as a discretionary research and evaluation grant. The central purpose of the solicitation was to support a comprehensive outcome and impact evaluation of selected adult demonstration projects that had been funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Second Chance Act of 2007. In practical terms, NIJ was looking for applicants capable of rigorously studying how these federally funded reentry programs operated, what results they produced, what they cost, and whether they ultimately achieved their intended public safety goal of reducing recidivism among people released from prison.
The evaluation focus is tied directly to the intent of the Second Chance Act. The Act was signed into law on April 9, 2008, and was designed to expand and strengthen reentry programming for individuals returning from incarceration to their families and communities. The solicitation makes clear that NIJ wanted more than a descriptive report; it sought an evidence-based assessment of effectiveness. That includes examining both program implementation (how services were delivered, to whom, at what intensity, and with what fidelity to the program model) and program outcomes and impacts (what changed for participants, and whether those changes can be attributed to the program rather than to other factors). By emphasizing processes, outcomes, costs, and impacts, the opportunity signals interest in a full evaluation package: implementation/process evaluation, outcome tracking, impact evaluation methods where feasible, and cost or cost-effectiveness analysis.
The funding instrument was a grant, and NIJ anticipated making up to two awards. The opportunity was listed as having no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically reduces barriers for applicants that may not have access to non-federal funds. Eligibility was described as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation document. The posting date was March 31, 2010, and the application deadline was June 1, 2010 (with an archive date of June 30, 2010). The published award ceiling and floor were listed as 0, which usually indicates that applicants needed to consult the solicitation document for actual budget expectations, limits, or recommended ranges rather than relying on the summary fields.
From an applicant standpoint, the work implied by this solicitation would typically involve building partnerships with the jurisdictions and agencies running the BJA-funded adult demonstration projects, negotiating data access, and constructing a research design capable of answering both "what happened" and "did it work" questions. Because the solicitation explicitly mentions reducing recidivism among released prisoners, the evaluation would likely rely on criminal justice outcomes such as rearrest, reconviction, and reincarceration, potentially supplemented by intermediate outcomes often linked to reentry success (for example, employment, housing stability, substance use treatment engagement, and compliance with supervision conditions). The solicitation also highlights costs, which suggests NIJ expected evaluators to document the resources required to operate each program and relate those costs to participant outcomes, enabling comparisons of value and efficiency across approaches.
For help accessing the full announcement or understanding solicitation requirements, the point of contact listed was Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst, reachable by phone at 202 514 7128, with an agency point-of-contact email referenced in the announcement materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Evaluation of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Adult Demonstration Projects" and the Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2010 2595.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was offered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) as a discretionary research and evaluation grant.
What is the main purpose of this solicitation?
The central purpose was to support a comprehensive outcome and impact evaluation of selected adult demonstration projects funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Second Chance Act of 2007.
What types of projects were being evaluated?
The evaluation was focused on adult demonstration reentry projects that had been funded by BJA under the Second Chance Act.
What did NIJ expect the evaluation to cover?
NIJ signaled interest in a full evaluation package that included: program implementation/process evaluation, outcome tracking, impact evaluation methods where feasible, and cost or cost-effectiveness analysis. The solicitation emphasized studying how programs operated, what results they produced, what they cost, and whether they reduced recidivism.
Was NIJ looking for descriptive reporting or evidence-based evaluation?
NIJ was looking for more than a descriptive report. The solicitation emphasized an evidence-based assessment of effectiveness, including whether observed changes could be attributed to the program rather than other factors.
What does "implementation" or "process" evaluation mean in this context?
Implementation/process evaluation refers to examining how services were delivered, to whom, at what intensity, and how closely the program followed its intended model (fidelity).
What does "outcome and impact" evaluation mean in this context?
Outcome evaluation focuses on what changed for participants, while impact evaluation aims to determine whether those changes can be attributed to the program (as opposed to external factors), where feasible.
What public safety goal was highlighted for these projects?
The solicitation highlighted the public safety goal of reducing recidivism among people released from prison.
What kinds of outcomes might be used to measure recidivism?
The opportunity suggested criminal justice outcomes such as rearrest, reconviction, and reincarceration as likely measures.
Were other (non-criminal justice) outcomes mentioned as relevant?
Yes. The description noted that evaluations might also use intermediate outcomes often linked to reentry success, such as employment, housing stability, substance use treatment engagement, and compliance with supervision conditions.
Why did the solicitation emphasize costs?
The solicitation highlighted costs to encourage evaluators to document the resources required to operate each program and relate those costs to participant outcomes, supporting analysis of value and efficiency across approaches.
What is the Second Chance Act and why is it relevant here?
The Second Chance Act was signed into law on April 9, 2008 and was designed to expand and strengthen reentry programming for individuals returning from incarceration to their families and communities. This evaluation opportunity was tied directly to the Act's intent and the BJA-funded demonstration projects supported under it.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
How many awards did NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making up to two awards.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity was listed as having no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted", meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation document.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The posting date was March 31, 2010. The application deadline was June 1, 2010. The archive date was June 30, 2010.
What were the published award ceiling and floor?
The published award ceiling and floor were both listed as 0. This typically indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for the actual budget expectations, limits, or recommended ranges rather than relying on the summary fields.
What kinds of partnerships or coordination would applicants likely need?
The work implied building partnerships with jurisdictions and agencies operating the BJA-funded adult demonstration projects, negotiating data access, and developing a research design capable of answering both "what happened" (implementation) and "did it work" (impact) questions.
Who was the listed point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed was Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst. The phone number provided was 202 514 7128. The announcement materials also referenced an agency point-of-contact email.
Where could applicants get help understanding the solicitation requirements?
Applicants were directed to the listed point of contact (Marie Garcia) for help accessing the full announcement or understanding solicitation requirements.
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