Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2014 3948
Apply for OJJDP 2014 3948
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2014 Second Chance Act Strengthening Relationships Between Young Fathers and Their Children A Reentry Mentoring Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.831 Children of Incarcerated Parents.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2014 and posted on Jun 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2014. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations (including faith based, tribal, and community nonprofit organizations) and federally recognized Indian tribes. Applicants must submit letters of support or memoranda of understanding with juvenile justice or adult correctional agencies that oversee the reentry process for young fathers (younger than 25 years old). Applicants may choose to partner with other community based agencies to provide some reentry services, including the mentoring component. Award recipients must admit to the program targeted youth who were adjudicated prior to their 25th birthday. Further, applicants may continue to implement a reentry plan for these individuals beyond their 25th birthday. OJJDP does not have a set timeline for terminating these services they can continue as long as is deemed therapeutically necessary. OJJDP may elect to make awards for applications submitted under this competitive solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications and on the availability of appropriations. OJJDP welcomes applications that involve two or more entities however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as subrecipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for conducting and leading the program as applicable.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2014 Second Chance Act "Strengthening Relationships Between Young Fathers and Their Children: A Reentry Mentoring Project" is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to improve reentry outcomes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated young fathers and, at the same time, strengthen public safety. The focus is on helping young men who are fathers make a more stable transition from secure confinement back into family life and the broader community. A central idea behind the project is that reentry support is more effective when it is practical and relationship-centered, especially when it builds parenting capacity, reduces family strain, and connects participants to consistent adult guidance through mentoring.
Funded projects are expected to provide mentoring paired with comprehensive transitional services, with an emphasis on developing parenting skills and strengthening father-child relationships. In practice, this means grantees would be supporting participants not only with a mentor relationship, but also with structured reentry planning and services that address common barriers after confinement, such as reconnecting with children and caregivers, rebuilding healthy co-parenting or family communication, and accessing community supports that stabilize housing, employment, education, and behavioral health needs. The solicitation frames these services as part of a reentry strategy that supports both family well-being and reduced recidivism risk, recognizing that consistent, positive family connections can be a key protective factor during the transition home.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, tribal, and community nonprofits) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. A core requirement is that applicants demonstrate a real operational connection to the reentry pipeline: they must submit letters of support or memoranda of understanding with juvenile justice or adult correctional agencies that oversee the reentry process for the target population. This requirement signals that projects are expected to be tightly coordinated with confinement facilities and supervision or reentry authorities, rather than operating as standalone community programs with informal referrals. Applicants are allowed to partner with other community-based agencies to deliver parts of the service array, including the mentoring component, but one eligible organization must serve as the primary applicant and lead entity, with partners structured as subrecipients where appropriate.
The target population is young fathers who were adjudicated before their 25th birthday, meaning the program is intended for individuals involved in the juvenile justice system or adult corrections who meet the "young father" definition used in the solicitation (younger than 25). Importantly, the solicitation allows continuity of care past age 25 if it supports the individual’s reentry plan and is considered therapeutically necessary. There is no fixed cutoff for terminating services solely because someone ages out; instead, the expectation is that services can continue as long as they remain clinically or programmatically justified. This flexibility is important for reentry work because family reunification, parenting development, and stabilization often require sustained support beyond the initial release window.
The funding details indicate OJJDP anticipated making about four awards under this opportunity. The award ceiling is $400,000 per award, and there is no stated award floor. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for smaller nonprofits and tribal entities that may not have the resources to meet match requirements. The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services and is associated with CFDA 16.831, Children of Incarcerated Parents, reflecting the child- and family-centered orientation of the initiative even though the direct service population includes justice-involved fathers.
From a statutory standpoint, the program is authorized under Section 211 of the Second Chance Act (Public Law 110-199) and further supported through the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76). Those citations underscore that this initiative is part of a broader federal reentry framework aimed at improving reintegration outcomes and reducing repeat involvement with the justice system, with this particular solicitation targeting the parenting and relationship dimension of reentry for young men who are fathers.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is OJJDP-2014-3948. It was posted and created on June 17, 2014, with an original and final closing date of July 17, 2014, and it was archived on August 16, 2014. The solicitation also notes that OJJDP may, depending on application merit and future appropriations, elect to make awards in later fiscal years from applications submitted under this competitive announcement, which is a standard federal clause signaling potential continuation if funding and program priorities allow.
For support accessing the full announcement or navigating solicitation requirements, applicants were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC), reachable by phone at 1-877-927-5657, by email at JIC@telesishq.com, or via live web chat, with business hours extending later on the solicitation close date.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 2014 Second Chance Act - Strengthening Relationships Between Young Fathers and Their Children: A Reentry Mentoring Project (OJJDP-2014-3948)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) titled: "Second Chance Act Strengthening Relationships Between Young Fathers and Their Children: A Reentry Mentoring Project" (FY 2014). It is designed to improve reentry outcomes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated young fathers while also strengthening public safety.
2) What is the main goal of the project?
The main goal is to help young men who are fathers transition more stably from secure confinement back into family life and the broader community. The project emphasizes practical, relationship-centered reentry support that builds parenting capacity, reduces family strain, and connects participants to consistent adult guidance through mentoring.
3) Who is the target population?
The target population is young fathers who were adjudicated before their 25th birthday. This includes individuals involved in the juvenile justice system or adult corrections who meet the solicitation's "young father" definition (younger than 25).
4) Can participants receive services after they turn 25?
Yes. The solicitation allows continuity of care past age 25 when it supports the individual's reentry plan and is considered therapeutically necessary. There is no fixed cutoff that requires services to end solely because a participant turns 25.
5) What types of activities or services are expected under funded projects?
Funded projects are expected to provide mentoring paired with comprehensive transitional services. The emphasis is on developing parenting skills and strengthening father-child relationships as part of reentry planning and stabilization supports.
6) Is mentoring required, or is it optional?
Mentoring is a required element in the expected project approach. The solicitation describes funded projects as providing mentoring paired with comprehensive transitional services.
7) What does "comprehensive transitional services" mean in the context of this solicitation?
Based on the solicitation summary provided, transitional services are intended to address common barriers after confinement and support reentry planning. Examples described include support with reconnecting with children and caregivers, rebuilding healthy co-parenting or family communication, and accessing community supports that stabilize housing, employment, education, and behavioral health needs.
8) How does this program connect family relationships to public safety?
The solicitation recognizes that consistent, positive family connections can be a key protective factor during the transition home. By strengthening father-child relationships and building parenting capacity, the reentry strategy is framed as supporting family well-being while also reducing recidivism risk.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, tribal, and community nonprofits) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
10) Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based nonprofit organizations are included within the eligible nonprofit categories.
11) Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. The solicitation includes tribal nonprofits and federally recognized Native American tribal governments as eligible applicants.
12) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
The information provided lists eligibility limited to nonprofits and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. For-profit organizations are not included in the eligible applicant types described.
13) Are state or local government agencies eligible to apply directly?
The eligibility described is limited to nonprofits and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. State or local government agencies are not listed among the eligible applicant types in the information provided.
14) What is the required connection to corrections or juvenile justice agencies?
Applicants must demonstrate an operational connection to the reentry pipeline by submitting letters of support or memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with juvenile justice or adult correctional agencies that oversee the reentry process for the target population.
15) Why are letters of support or MOUs required?
The requirement signals that projects are expected to be tightly coordinated with confinement facilities and supervision or reentry authorities, rather than operating as standalone community programs that rely only on informal referrals.
16) Can an applicant partner with other organizations to deliver services?
Yes. Applicants may partner with other community-based agencies to deliver parts of the service array, including the mentoring component.
17) If multiple organizations are involved, who should submit the application?
One eligible organization must serve as the primary applicant and lead entity. Partners should be structured as subrecipients where appropriate.
18) How many awards did OJJDP expect to make?
OJJDP anticipated making about four awards under this opportunity.
19) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $400,000 per award.
20) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
21) Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
22) What is the assistance listing/CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.831, Children of Incarcerated Parents.
23) What category does this funding opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
24) What is the statutory authority for this grant?
The program is authorized under Section 211 of the Second Chance Act (Public Law 110-199) and supported through the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76).
25) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OJJDP-2014-3948.
26) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on June 17, 2014. The original and final closing date was July 17, 2014.
27) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 16, 2014, and the closing date listed is July 17, 2014.
28) Can awards be made in later fiscal years from applications submitted under this announcement?
Yes. The solicitation notes that OJJDP may, depending on application merit and future appropriations, elect to make awards in later fiscal years from applications submitted under this competitive announcement.
29) Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement or navigating requirements?
Applicants were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC).
30) What are the Justice Information Center (JIC) contact details?
Phone: 1-877-927-5657
Email: JIC@telesishq.com
Support options included live web chat, with business hours extending later on the solicitation close date.
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