Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2009 2036
Apply for BJA 2009 2036
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State Based Capacity Building Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.745 Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 16, 2009 and posted on Jan 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 26, 2009. (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 $525,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- Faith Based and Other Community Organizations Consistent with Executive Order 13279, dated December 12, 2002, and 28 C.F.R. Part 38, it is DOJ policy that faith based and other community organizations that statutorily qualify as eligible applicants under DOJ programs are invited and encouraged to apply for assistance awards to fund eligible grant activities. Faith based and other community organizations will be considered for awards on the same basis as other eligible applicants and, if they receive assistance awards, will be treated on an equal basis with all other grantees in the administration of such awards. No eligible applicant or grantee will be discriminated for or against on the basis of its religious character or affiliation, religious name, or the religious composition of its board of directors or persons working in the organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State Based Capacity Building Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to strengthen the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP). Instead of primarily funding new local demonstration projects directly, this capacity building program focuses on identifying one or more providers that can deliver practical resources, training, and targeted support to applicants that were eligible for JMHCP funding but did not receive an award. The overall aim is to expand the reach and impact of justice and behavioral health collaboration by helping unfunded jurisdictions build the knowledge, tools, and partnerships needed to implement effective responses for people with mental illnesses who come into contact with the justice system.
This program is authorized and funded under the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004 (MIOTCRA) and its 2008 reauthorization and improvement act. In practical terms, that places the opportunity within the federal framework aimed at reducing crime and improving public safety by promoting evidence informed, cross system strategies at the intersection of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and mental health services. The capacity building emphasis reflects the idea that many jurisdictions have promising plans but need structured assistance to move from planning to implementation, especially when they lack direct grant funding.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means BJA expects substantial involvement in guiding or collaborating with the selected provider(s) during the period of performance. The opportunity falls under the law, justice, and legal services category and is associated with CFDA number 16.745 (Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program). BJA anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation. The maximum award amount listed is $525,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for organizations that can deliver capacity building services but may not have nonfederal funds available.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), small businesses, and for profit organizations other than small businesses, along with other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. The solicitation also explicitly notes that faith based and other community organizations are encouraged to apply if they otherwise qualify, consistent with Executive Order 13279 and DOJ regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 38. It emphasizes that faith based organizations must be considered on equal footing with other applicants and cannot be discriminated against based on religious character or affiliation, while also underscoring equal treatment requirements in award administration.
Key dates for this archived 2009 opportunity include a posted date of January 21, 2009, with an application closing date of March 26, 2009, and an archive date of April 25, 2009. The funding opportunity number is BJA-2009-2036. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Chris Casto for technical application assistance at 202-353-7193.
In short, this solicitation sought organizations capable of serving as a support hub for jurisdictions working at the justice and mental health intersection, with a particular focus on helping eligible but unfunded JMHCP applicants strengthen their capacity through structured assistance rather than direct project funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State Based Capacity Building Program?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), intended to strengthen the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) by funding capacity-building support rather than primarily funding new local demonstration projects.
What is the main purpose of this capacity building program?
The purpose is to expand the reach and impact of justice and behavioral health collaboration by helping jurisdictions build the knowledge, tools, and partnerships needed to implement effective responses for people with mental illnesses who come into contact with the justice system.
Who is the program designed to help?
This solicitation focuses on providing practical resources, training, and targeted support to applicants that were eligible for JMHCP funding but did not receive an award.
Does this program fund local projects directly?
Not primarily. Instead of mainly funding new local demonstration projects directly, this opportunity emphasizes identifying one or more providers that can deliver capacity-building assistance to eligible but unfunded jurisdictions.
What kinds of assistance are expected from the selected provider(s)?
The provider(s) are expected to deliver practical resources, training, and targeted support to help unfunded jurisdictions move from planning to implementation for justice and mental health collaboration efforts.
What is the overall focus area of the work supported by this program?
The work is focused on evidence-informed, cross-system strategies at the intersection of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and mental health services, particularly for people with mental illnesses who come into contact with the justice system.
What is the authorizing legislation for this opportunity?
This program is authorized and funded under the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004 (MIOTCRA) and its 2008 reauthorization and improvement act.
What type of award is offered under this solicitation?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that BJA expects substantial involvement in guiding or collaborating with the selected provider(s) during the period of performance.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $525,000.
Is there a minimum (award floor) amount stated?
No. The opportunity lists no stated award floor.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.745, titled the Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program.
What category does this grant opportunity fall under?
It falls under the law, justice, and legal services category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and other eligible entities as described in the full announcement.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The solicitation notes that faith-based and other community organizations are encouraged to apply if they otherwise qualify, consistent with Executive Order 13279 and DOJ regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 38.
How does the solicitation address equal treatment for faith-based organizations?
It emphasizes that faith-based organizations must be considered on equal footing with other applicants and cannot be discriminated against based on religious character or affiliation, and it underscores equal treatment requirements in award administration.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BJA-2009-2036.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is January 21, 2009, and the application closing date is March 26, 2009.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It is described as an archived 2009 opportunity, with an archive date of April 25, 2009.
Who could applicants contact for technical application assistance?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Chris Casto at 202-353-7193 for technical application assistance.
What is the main role of the funded organization(s) under this solicitation?
The solicitation sought organizations capable of serving as a support hub for jurisdictions working at the justice and mental health intersection, with a focus on structured assistance rather than direct project funding.
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