Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2011 2934
Apply for OJJDP 2011 2934
- The Office of Justice Programs in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2011 Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring" 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 Mar 2, 2011 and posted on Mar 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2011. (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 $625,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- OJJDP invites applications from public agencies, including state agencies, units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), public universities and colleges (including tribal institutions of higher education), and private, nonprofit organizations (including faith based, tribal, and community organizations). Joint applications from two or more eligible applicants are welcome however, one applicant must be clearly indicated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the others indicated as co applicants. Targeted youth must be admitted to the program prior to their 18th birthday. However, a reentry plan can continue to be implemented for these individuals beyond their 18th birthday. OJJDP does not have a set timeline for terminating these services, but instead they can continue as long as is deemed therapeutically necessary.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2011 Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring grant (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2011 2934) was a discretionary federal grant competition under the Office of Justice Programs designed to support reentry and reintegration services for juvenile offenders. Grounded in the Second Chance Act (Public Law 110-199), the program focused on improving outcomes for youth leaving secure confinement by funding mentoring and other transitional supports that help reduce recidivism and strengthen community reintegration. The core idea was to provide consistent, relationship-based mentoring paired with practical services so that youth have structured support before release, during the transition period, and after returning home.
Funded projects were expected to deliver mentoring that begins during secure confinement, continues through the youth's release process, and remains available post-release. Beyond mentoring itself, OJJDP emphasized transitional services that address common barriers to successful reentry, including employment or job readiness assistance, substance abuse treatment and recovery supports, housing-related help, family programming, and victims support. The solicitation also highlighted the importance of training tied to offender and victims issues, signaling that grantees should prepare mentors and staff to work effectively with justice-involved youth while also understanding victim-related concerns and community safety considerations.
Eligibility was broad and included public agencies and private nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants specifically included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities), and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). Faith-based, tribal, and community organizations were explicitly included within the nonprofit category. The opportunity also allowed joint applications from multiple eligible entities as long as one organization was clearly designated as the primary applicant for official communication, award administration, and grant management, with others listed as co-applicants.
The target population requirements were tied to age at admission: youth had to be admitted to the program before their 18th birthday. At the same time, the program allowed continuity of care beyond age 18. OJJDP did not impose a fixed endpoint for reentry services; instead, services could continue past age 18 for as long as they were considered therapeutically necessary, recognizing that developmental needs and stabilization timelines vary widely across individuals.
From a funding mechanics standpoint, the grant fell under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative) and carried a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients needed to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the solicitation rules. The award ceiling was listed as $625,000, and the award floor was $0, which typically indicates that awards could vary in size depending on the proposed project scope and available funds. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Key dates for the FY 2011 competition were as follows: it was posted on March 2, 2011, and the application deadline was May 2, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on October 1, 2011. The solicitation noted that the program was subject to appropriation, meaning awards depended on Congress providing funds to the Department of Justice for this purpose.
For applicant support, the announcement directed technical submission questions to Grants.gov (including a 24/7 hotline) and programmatic or solicitation requirement questions to the Justice Information Center, with extended hours on the closing date. Overall, the grant opportunity aimed to fund coordinated, mentor-centered reentry strategies that begin inside facilities and extend into the community, combining supportive relationships with concrete services to help youth successfully transition out of incarceration and reduce the likelihood of returning to the justice system.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 2011 Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring (OJJDP 2011 2934)
What is the OJJDP FY 2011 Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring grant?
It was a discretionary federal grant competition under the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The goal was to support reentry and reintegration services for juvenile offenders, with a strong emphasis on mentoring that helps youth transition from secure confinement back into the community.
What law was this grant program based on?
The program was grounded in the Second Chance Act (Public Law 110-199).
What was the main purpose of the program?
The core idea was to improve outcomes for youth leaving secure confinement by funding consistent, relationship-based mentoring paired with practical transitional supports. The intent was to reduce recidivism and strengthen successful community reintegration.
When was mentoring expected to start and how long should it continue?
Funded projects were expected to provide mentoring that begins during secure confinement, continues through the release process, and remains available after the youth returns home.
Was this funding only for mentoring, or were other services expected too?
OJJDP emphasized mentoring plus transitional services that address common barriers to reentry. The solicitation highlighted services such as employment or job readiness assistance, substance abuse treatment and recovery supports, housing-related help, family programming, and victims support.
What kinds of reentry barriers did OJJDP expect projects to address?
Examples named in the opportunity included employment/job readiness, substance use treatment and recovery supports, housing-related needs, family programming, and victims support, alongside mentoring.
Did the solicitation mention training requirements or priorities?
Yes. It highlighted the importance of training tied to offender and victims issues, indicating that grantees should prepare mentors and staff to work effectively with justice-involved youth while also understanding victim-related concerns and community safety considerations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public agencies and private nonprofit organizations. Specifically listed eligible applicants included state governments; county governments; city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (including tribal colleges and universities); and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). Faith-based, tribal, and community organizations were explicitly included within the nonprofit category.
Could multiple organizations apply together?
Yes. Joint applications from multiple eligible entities were allowed, as long as one organization was clearly designated as the primary applicant responsible for official communication, award administration, and grant management, with the others listed as co-applicants.
Who was the target population for services?
The target population requirements were tied to age at admission: youth had to be admitted to the program before their 18th birthday.
Could services continue after a youth turns 18?
Yes. The program allowed continuity of care beyond age 18. OJJDP did not impose a fixed endpoint for reentry services; services could continue past age 18 for as long as they were considered therapeutically necessary.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was OJJDP 2011 2934.
What CFDA number was associated with this grant?
The grant fell under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative).
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.
Was there a match or cost sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity carried a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients needed to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the solicitation rules.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $625,000.
What was the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates award sizes could vary based on project scope and available funds.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
It was posted on March 2, 2011, and the application deadline was May 2, 2011.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2011.
Were awards guaranteed once the solicitation was released?
No. The solicitation noted the program was subject to appropriation, meaning awards depended on Congress providing funds to the Department of Justice for this purpose.
Where were applicants directed for technical submission help?
Technical submission questions were directed to Grants.gov, including a 24/7 hotline.
Where could applicants ask programmatic or solicitation requirement questions?
Programmatic or solicitation requirement questions were directed to the Justice Information Center, which had extended hours on the closing date.
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