Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2016 9213
Apply for BJA 2016 9213
- The USDOJ-OJP-BJA 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2016 and posted on Mar 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2016. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State-Based Capacity Building Program (CBP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its purpose is to strengthen the broader Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) by funding a provider to supply practical resources and hands-on support to jurisdictions that applied for JMHCP funding, were found eligible, but did not ultimately receive an award. In other words, rather than directly funding many local projects, this particular award is designed to build capacity at the state or multi-jurisdiction level by giving unfunded-but-eligible applicants access to tools, guidance, and services that can help them move forward, improve program design, and better position themselves for future implementation and funding.
This program is authorized and supported under federal legislation focused on improving responses to people with mental illness who come into contact with the justice system. Funding is tied to the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004 (MIOTCRA), Public Law 108-414, and its subsequent update, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law 110-416. The underlying policy goal of those laws is to reduce recidivism and improve public safety by encouraging evidence-informed collaboration between criminal justice agencies and mental health systems, such as courts, jails, probation, community providers, and crisis services.
The grant was posted on March 22, 2016, with a closing date of May 19, 2016. BJA anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $600,000. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services under CFDA number 16.745. Because only one award was expected, the competition was essentially aimed at selecting one entity capable of operating as a capacity-building or technical assistance-style provider for a broader pool of jurisdictions.
Eligibility was fairly broad and included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The listing also includes an “Other” category with additional eligibility clarifications referenced in the full announcement. In practical terms, this mix of eligible applicant types signals that BJA was open to universities, research centers, nonprofits, and certain private-sector entities that have demonstrated expertise in justice and behavioral health collaboration, training and technical assistance delivery, implementation support, and the ability to develop and disseminate resources that jurisdictions can use.
In summary, this opportunity funded a single state-based capacity-building effort to help eligible but unfunded JMHCP applicants by providing targeted resources and services that advance justice-mental health collaboration work. It reflects a strategy of extending the impact of JMHCP beyond direct grant recipients by supporting scalable assistance that can raise readiness, strengthen program models, and promote more consistent, effective approaches for people with mental health needs who are involved in the justice system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State-Based Capacity Building Program (CBP)?
The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State-Based Capacity Building Program (CBP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is designed to strengthen the broader Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) by funding capacity-building support rather than funding many individual local projects.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose of the CBP is to fund a provider that can supply practical resources and hands-on support to jurisdictions that applied for JMHCP funding, were found eligible, but did not receive an award. The goal is to help those jurisdictions move forward, improve program design, and become better positioned for future implementation and funding.
Who is this program intended to help?
This program is intended to help jurisdictions that applied to JMHCP, were determined to be eligible, but ultimately were not funded. Instead of giving those jurisdictions direct project funding, CBP is structured to provide them with tools, guidance, and support services through a single capacity-building provider.
Does this opportunity directly fund local justice and mental health programs?
No. Based on the description provided, CBP is not primarily a pass-through for funding many local projects. It funds one provider to deliver resources and hands-on assistance that can help eligible-but-unfunded jurisdictions strengthen their approach and readiness.
What kinds of support would the funded provider be expected to deliver?
The funded provider would be expected to deliver practical resources and hands-on support, such as tools, guidance, and services that help eligible-but-unfunded jurisdictions improve program design, advance implementation planning, and increase competitiveness for future funding. (Specific deliverables beyond this general description are referenced as being in the full announcement.)
How does this program relate to the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP)?
CBP is meant to strengthen JMHCP by extending support to applicants who were eligible but not funded. The capacity-building approach is intended to broaden JMHCP impact by improving readiness and quality across more jurisdictions than those that receive direct JMHCP awards.
Why does the program focus on capacity building at the state or multi-jurisdiction level?
The opportunity reflects a strategy to create scalable assistance through one provider so that multiple jurisdictions can benefit from consistent tools and implementation support. This approach can raise readiness, strengthen program models, and promote more consistent and effective justice-mental health collaboration practices.
What federal laws authorize or support this funding?
This program is tied to the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act of 2004 (MIOTCRA), Public Law 108-414, and the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law 110-416.
What policy goals are behind MIOTCRA and the related reauthorization?
The underlying policy goal is to reduce recidivism and improve public safety by encouraging evidence-informed collaboration between criminal justice agencies and mental health systems for people with mental illness who come into contact with the justice system.
What kinds of collaborations does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes collaboration between criminal justice agencies and mental health systems, including entities such as courts, jails, probation, community providers, and crisis services.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
When was the grant opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2016, and had a closing date of May 19, 2016.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making a single award.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $600,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 16.745.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The announcement also referenced an "Other" category with additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicant types.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) were listed as eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, with limits. For-profit organizations other than small businesses were listed as eligible.
What kind of applicant was BJA looking for, given there was only one anticipated award?
Because a single award was anticipated, the competition was aimed at selecting one entity capable of serving as a capacity-building or technical-assistance-style provider for a broader pool of jurisdictions.
What types of organizations are a good fit for this role?
The eligible applicant mix suggests BJA was open to entities such as universities, research centers, nonprofits, and certain private-sector organizations that have demonstrated expertise in justice and behavioral health collaboration, training and technical assistance delivery, implementation support, and resource development and dissemination.
How does this opportunity extend the impact of JMHCP?
It extends JMHCP impact by helping eligible-but-unfunded applicants access targeted resources and support. This is intended to improve readiness, strengthen program models, and support more consistent and effective approaches across jurisdictions, even when direct project funding is not available.
Is this opportunity focused on people with mental illness involved in the justice system?
Yes. The program is grounded in legislation and policy goals focused on improving responses to people with mental illness who come into contact with the justice system.
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