Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2008 1900
Apply for OJJDP 2008 1900
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 08 Brief Interventions and Referrals to Treatment (BIRT) for Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Drug Courts" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.585 Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 6, 2008 and posted on Jun 6, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2008. (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 $530,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments.
- Applicants are limited to states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and Indian tribal governments, acting directly or through agreement with other public or private entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 08 Brief Interventions and Referrals to Treatment (BIRT) for Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Drug Courts grant was a discretionary federal funding opportunity created through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA/CSAT). The main purpose was to strengthen how juvenile courts and juvenile drug courts respond to youth substance use by expanding access to early, evidence-informed intervention and by improving how courts connect young people to the right level of treatment. A central feature of the program was the expectation that juvenile courts would work in collaboration with juvenile drug courts, building practical referral pathways and coordinated working relationships so that substance-involved youth did not fall through gaps between systems.
At the operational level, BIRT was designed around a clear flow: screening, brief intervention for appropriate youth, and referral to more intensive services when needed. Juvenile courts were expected to conduct screening to identify adolescents in the juvenile court system who were using substances. Youth whose substance use severity and circumstances suggested they could benefit from a brief, non-intensive therapeutic approach would receive a standardized intervention. Youth who screened as needing a higher level of care would be referred to appropriate adolescent treatment services and, when suitable, to juvenile drug court programming. In other words, the grant emphasized matching young people to interventions based on need, rather than treating all substance use in the same way.
A key requirement was implementation of a specific intervention model: Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a five-session format for adolescents (MET/CBT 5). Applicants were required to use this protocol as the brief intervention component of BIRT. The intent was to provide a structured, relatively short intervention that could be realistically delivered in justice-involved settings while still being grounded in established therapeutic approaches. By using a consistent model, the program also aimed to support more reliable implementation and clearer assessment of results across participating sites.
The opportunity highlighted both public health and justice-system outcomes. The primary objective was long-term reductions in substance abuse-related morbidity and associated problems among juveniles involved with the court system. The solicitation also emphasized a secondary, practical goal: cost savings, particularly through reduced health care costs and lower juvenile court expenditures, presumably by intervening earlier, preventing escalation, and directing youth efficiently to appropriate services. The overall framing reflected an emphasis on cost containment and the idea that collaboration between courts and treatment-oriented partners can expand service availability without relying only on long, resource-intensive programming.
In terms of eligibility, the grant was open to governmental entities connected to juvenile justice administration, including states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. The announcement also allowed applicants to act directly or through agreements with other public or private entities, which suggests partnerships with community treatment providers or other service organizations were expected or at least strongly supported. The CFDA number associated with the program was 16.585 (Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program), and there was a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources or meet match conditions as part of the award.
Key administrative details included a funding opportunity number of OJJDP 2008-1900, a posted and creation date of June 6, 2008, and an original/current closing date of July 3, 2008, with an archive date of August 2, 2008. The award ceiling listed was $530,000, with an award floor of $0, indicating no minimum award amount was specified in the summary data. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services. Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement was directed to Al Roddy at (202) 616-4506.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OJJDP FY 08 BIRT grant opportunity?
The OJJDP FY 08 Brief Interventions and Referrals to Treatment (BIRT) for Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Drug Courts opportunity was a discretionary federal grant created through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA/CSAT).
What problem was this program trying to address?
The program focused on improving how juvenile courts and juvenile drug courts respond to youth substance use, especially by expanding access to early, evidence-informed intervention and improving how courts connect youth to the appropriate level of treatment.
What was the main purpose of BIRT?
The main purpose was to strengthen court responses to substance-involved youth by (1) identifying substance use through screening, (2) providing brief intervention to youth who are appropriate for that level of care, and (3) referring youth who need more intensive services to adolescent treatment and, when suitable, juvenile drug court programming.
How were juvenile courts expected to work with juvenile drug courts under BIRT?
A central expectation was collaboration between juvenile courts and juvenile drug courts. Sites were expected to build practical referral pathways and coordinated working relationships so substance-involved youth would not fall through gaps between systems.
What was the operational model or service flow expected under BIRT?
BIRT was designed around a structured flow: screening, brief intervention for appropriate youth, and referral to more intensive services when needed. The emphasis was on matching youth to interventions based on need rather than treating all substance use the same way.
What does “screening” mean in the context of this grant?
Screening referred to juvenile courts identifying adolescents in the juvenile court system who were using substances, as a first step to determine whether a youth should receive a brief intervention or be referred to a higher level of care.
What type of intervention was required for the brief intervention component?
Applicants were required to implement a specific model: Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a five-session format for adolescents (MET/CBT 5). This protocol was required as the brief intervention component of BIRT.
Was MET/CBT 5 optional, or mandatory for applicants?
It was mandatory. The solicitation required applicants to use MET/CBT 5 as the standardized intervention model for the brief intervention portion of BIRT.
Why did the opportunity require a consistent model like MET/CBT 5?
The intent was to provide a structured, relatively short intervention that could be delivered in justice-involved settings while remaining grounded in established therapeutic approaches. Using a consistent model also supported more reliable implementation and clearer assessment of results across sites.
What happened to youth who needed more than a brief intervention?
Youth who screened as needing a higher level of care were expected to be referred to appropriate adolescent treatment services and, when suitable, to juvenile drug court programming.
What outcomes was BIRT aiming to improve?
The primary objective was long-term reductions in substance abuse-related morbidity and associated problems among juveniles involved with the court system. The opportunity also emphasized cost savings, particularly through reduced health care costs and lower juvenile court expenditures.
How did the solicitation connect early intervention to cost savings?
The framing suggested that intervening earlier, preventing escalation, and efficiently directing youth to appropriate services could reduce health care costs and lower juvenile court expenditures, while expanding service availability through collaboration.
Who was eligible to apply for the BIRT grant?
Eligibility included governmental entities connected to juvenile justice administration, specifically: states, state courts, local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Could an eligible applicant partner with other organizations to carry out the project?
Yes. The announcement allowed applicants to apply directly or through agreements with other public or private entities, indicating that partnerships (for example, with community treatment providers or other service organizations) were expected or strongly supported.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for the program was 16.585 (Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program).
Did this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The summary indicates there was a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources or meet match conditions as part of the award.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was OJJDP 2008-1900.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The posted and creation date was June 6, 2008. The original/current closing date was July 3, 2008. The archive date was August 2, 2008.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed was $530,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which indicates no minimum award amount was specified in the summary data.
Who was listed as the technical assistance contact for accessing the full announcement?
Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement was directed to Al Roddy at (202) 616-4506.
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