Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2016 9142
Apply for OJJDP 2016 9142
- The USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 16 Second Chance Act: Implementing Statewide Plans To Improve Outcomes for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.812.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2015 and posted on Dec 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 08, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 16 Second Chance Act: Implementing Statewide Plans To Improve Outcomes for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System opportunity is a U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) discretionary grant program designed to help states strengthen juvenile reentry and reduce recidivism for youth who have been incarcerated. Authorized under Section 101 of the Second Chance Act, the program is focused on improving outcomes when young people return to their communities after confinement, recognizing that successful reentry requires more than a single agency effort and instead depends on coordinated, evidence-informed work across systems.
At its core, the program funds states that already have an existing statewide plan and want support to implement that plan in a way that more closely aligns juvenile justice policies, day-to-day practices, and resource decisions with research on what actually reduces reoffending and improves youth outcomes. The emphasis is not on creating a plan from scratch, but on putting an established statewide strategy into action and making the practical changes required to deliver it effectively. The opportunity reflects the reality that building a comprehensive approach to recidivism reduction is difficult even for advanced juvenile justice agencies, because it often requires improved access to data, changes in service delivery models, and strong coordination among multiple public systems and community partners.
The grant is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency is expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, often through ongoing collaboration, guidance, and monitoring. The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the associated CFDA number is 16.812. Eligible applicants are state governments, with eligibility also noting "others" depending on additional clarifications in the full announcement. The award ceiling is up to $1,000,000 per award, and OJJDP anticipated making approximately three awards under this solicitation.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number OJJDP 2016 9142, a posting date of December 31, 2015, and an application closing date of March 8, 2016 (with the original and current closing date listed the same). Overall, this opportunity is aimed at helping states move from planning to implementation by supporting the concrete system improvements, cross-agency coordination, and evidence-based alignment needed to reduce youth recidivism and improve long-term outcomes for young people involved with the juvenile justice system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OJJDP FY 16 Second Chance Act: Implementing Statewide Plans To Improve Outcomes for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System grant?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). It is designed to help states strengthen juvenile reentry efforts and reduce recidivism for youth who have been incarcerated, with a focus on improving outcomes when youth return to their communities after confinement.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support states in implementing an existing statewide plan to improve outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system. The program emphasizes moving from planning to action by making practical system improvements and aligning juvenile justice policy, day-to-day practice, and resource decisions with research on what reduces reoffending and improves youth outcomes.
Is this grant meant for creating a new statewide plan?
No. The emphasis is not on creating a plan from scratch. The funding is aimed at states that already have an existing statewide plan and want support to implement that plan more effectively.
What kinds of activities does the program emphasize?
Based on the description provided, the program emphasizes implementation-focused work such as concrete system improvements, improved cross-agency coordination, evidence-informed or evidence-based alignment of policies and practices, and strengthening the practical capacity needed to improve juvenile reentry and reduce youth recidivism.
Why does the program stress cross-system coordination?
The opportunity is built on the idea that successful reentry requires more than a single agency effort. It depends on coordinated, evidence-informed work across systems and with community partners, since recidivism reduction often involves multiple public systems and service providers.
What challenges is this funding intended to help states address?
The solicitation recognizes that implementing a comprehensive recidivism-reduction approach can be difficult even for advanced juvenile justice agencies. It highlights needs such as improved access to data, changes in service delivery models, and strong coordination among multiple public systems and community partners.
What type of award is this?
The grant is offered as a cooperative agreement. This means OJJDP is expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond issuing funds, typically through ongoing collaboration, guidance, and monitoring.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in practical terms?
In practical terms, the awarding agency (OJJDP) is expected to stay actively engaged with the funded work. The description indicates that involvement may include ongoing collaboration, guidance, and monitoring during the project period.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 16.812.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments. The eligibility section also notes "others" depending on additional clarifications in the full announcement.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is up to $1,000,000 per award.
How many awards did OJJDP anticipate making?
OJJDP anticipated making approximately three awards under this solicitation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2016 9142.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is December 31, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date is March 8, 2016. The original and current closing date are listed as the same.
What population is this program focused on?
The program focuses on youth involved with the juvenile justice system, specifically youth who have been incarcerated and are returning to their communities after confinement.
What outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The program aims to reduce recidivism and improve long-term outcomes for young people involved with the juvenile justice system, especially as they transition back into their communities after incarceration.
What does it mean to align policies and practices with research?
In this context, it means adjusting juvenile justice policies, everyday operational practices, and resource decisions so they more closely reflect research evidence on approaches that reduce reoffending and support better youth outcomes.
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