Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2010 2482
Apply for BJA 2010 2482
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations" 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 19, 2010 and posted on Jan 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2010. (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: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2010 2482) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative). It was created in response to the large and continuing flow of people leaving prisons and jails and returning to local communities. The program is grounded in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was designed as a broad national strategy to improve reentry outcomes and public safety. The announcement highlights the scale of the issue, noting that more than 2.3 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, millions move through local jails each year, and about 95 percent of people in prison will eventually be released. Against that backdrop, the purpose of this opportunity is to support mentoring projects that help adults who have been incarcerated make a safer, more stable transition back into the community.
Funding under this solicitation is intended specifically for mentoring-focused reentry work. In practical terms, the grants support nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Indian tribes that want to deliver structured mentoring services to formerly incarcerated adults as a tool to promote successful reintegration and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. While the brief synopsis does not list every allowable activity, the program’s central emphasis is on building supportive, pro-social relationships and guidance during the reentry period, which is often marked by obstacles like unemployment, unstable housing, strained family ties, and the challenge of reconnecting to community-based services.
The maximum award amount listed for this opportunity is $300,000 (award ceiling), and the minimum is not specified (award floor is $0). The solicitation indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds to receive an award. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the overall activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reflecting its role in supporting justice-involved populations and public safety outcomes through community-based interventions.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofit organizations, including both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The opportunity is therefore aimed at community and tribal entities positioned to provide direct mentoring support or to organize and oversee mentoring initiatives for adults returning from incarceration.
Key dates for the FY 2010 competition were posted and created on January 19, 2010, with an original and current closing date of March 18, 2010, and an archive date of April 17, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Al Roddy for technical application support at (202) 353-1881.
FAQs: FY 2010 Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations (BJA 2010 2482)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY 2010 Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations, a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The funding opportunity number is BJA 2010 2482, and it falls under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative).
Which federal agency runs the program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What law or authorizing statute is this program based on?
The program is grounded in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was created as a national strategy to improve reentry outcomes and public safety.
Why does this program exist?
The solicitation was created in response to the large and continuing flow of people leaving prisons and jails and returning to local communities. The announcement highlights that more than 2.3 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, millions move through local jails each year, and about 95 percent of people in prison will eventually be released.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support mentoring projects that help adults who have been incarcerated make a safer, more stable transition back into the community.
What types of projects are supported?
Funding is intended specifically for mentoring-focused reentry work. Supported projects are expected to deliver structured mentoring services to formerly incarcerated adults, emphasizing supportive, pro-social relationships and guidance during the reentry period.
Who is the target population for mentoring services?
The target population is adults who have been incarcerated and are returning to the community.
What challenges does the program recognize during reentry?
The description notes that reentry can involve obstacles such as unemployment, unstable housing, strained family ties, and the challenge of reconnecting to community-based services.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount is not specified in the provided information (the award floor is listed as $0).
Is there a cost-sharing or match requirement?
No. The solicitation indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity/category area for this grant?
The overall activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reflecting a public safety and reentry focus.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit eligibility includes organizations with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility description specifies that certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may apply as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
When was the FY 2010 opportunity posted?
The key dates indicate it was created and posted on January 19, 2010.
What was the application deadline for the FY 2010 competition?
The original and current closing date listed is March 18, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 17, 2010.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Al Roddy for technical application support at (202) 353-1881.
Is this opportunity competitive or formula-based?
It is described as a discretionary grant program, which indicates it is awarded competitively at the agency's discretion rather than by formula.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 16.812, labeled as the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative.
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