Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2015 4119
Apply for OJJDP 2015 4119
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2015 Smart on Juvenile Justice Community Supervision Training and Technical Assistance Program" 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 May 12, 2015 and posted on Apr 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2015 Smart on Juvenile Justice Community Supervision Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program was a U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention discretionary grant designed to strengthen how communities supervise and support youth returning from juvenile facilities. The solicitation is grounded in the reality that roughly 100,000 young people under age 18 are released from juvenile correctional placements each year and often come back to their neighborhoods with overlapping needs, including physical health concerns, mental health and substance use issues, trauma histories, and practical barriers like interrupted schooling, weak employment prospects, unstable housing, and limited family supports. The program focused on the period after release, when youth are living in the community and supervised by probation or other community supervision systems, and when the right mix of accountability and services can make the difference between successful reentry and a return to the justice system.
The core purpose of the funding was not to directly run a local supervision program, but to provide training and technical assistance to help state and local government agencies and federally recognized Indian tribes adopt and carry out evidence-based reform strategies. In practical terms, the selected provider was expected to help jurisdictions improve community supervision practices in ways that reduce recidivism and improve youth outcomes. That typically includes helping agencies strengthen decision-making, use validated risk and needs assessments, apply interventions matched to a youths risk level and criminogenic needs, improve case planning, connect youth to behavioral health treatment and educational services, and promote approaches that are developmentally appropriate for adolescents. It also implies supporting system-level changes such as better coordination between probation, schools, treatment providers, workforce partners, and families, and improving policies and procedures so that supervision is consistent, fair, and focused on what works.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning OJJDP anticipated substantial involvement during the project period (for example, collaboration on deliverables, priorities, and oversight), rather than a hands-off grant. OJJDP expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $650,000 and an award ceiling of $650,000 (no stated minimum award floor). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services, and it was tied to the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812). Statutory authorization was cited as Section 211 of the Second Chance Act (42 U.S.C. 17531) along with relevant appropriations language in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. No. 113-235).
Eligibility was broad and included for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and public and private institutions of higher education. Even though the end beneficiaries and primary recipients of the technical assistance were intended to be state and local agencies and federally recognized tribes, the applicant itself could be an organization positioned to deliver high-quality training, implementation support, and technical expertise at scale, such as a university, research organization, nonprofit technical assistance provider, or qualified private entity.
Key dates for this solicitation were: posted April 24, 2015; created May 12, 2015; and closed June 10, 2015, with an archive date of July 10, 2015. Applicants were directed to use Grants.gov for submission support, with Grants.gov customer service contact information provided, and to use the NCJRS Response Center for questions about solicitation requirements. OJJDP also pointed applicants to an FAQ document specific to this Community Supervision TTA program to clarify common application and programmatic questions.
Overall, the grant opportunity aimed to move juvenile community supervision toward proven, data-informed practices that recognize adolescent development and address the real-world obstacles youth face after confinement. By funding a single, focused training and technical assistance provider, OJJDP signaled an intent to concentrate expertise and build consistent guidance for jurisdictions seeking to modernize supervision, strengthen reentry supports, and ultimately improve public safety and long-term outcomes for young people returning home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OJJDP FY 2015 Smart on Juvenile Justice Community Supervision Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program?
It is a U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen how communities supervise and support youth returning from juvenile facilities. The funded work centers on improving community supervision practices and reentry supports through training and technical assistance (not by directly operating local supervision programs).
What problem is this program trying to address?
The solicitation is grounded in the reality that roughly 100,000 young people under age 18 are released from juvenile correctional placements each year. Many return to their neighborhoods with overlapping needs such as physical health concerns, mental health and substance use issues, trauma histories, and practical barriers like interrupted schooling, weak employment prospects, unstable housing, and limited family supports. The program targets the post-release period when youth are living in the community under probation or other community supervision, where the right balance of accountability and services can improve reentry success and reduce returns to the justice system.
Is this funding meant to run a local juvenile probation or supervision program?
No. The core purpose of the funding is to provide training and technical assistance to help state and local government agencies and federally recognized Indian tribes adopt and implement evidence-based reform strategies. The focus is on strengthening systems and practices rather than directly delivering local supervision services as a program operator.
Who is expected to benefit from the training and technical assistance?
The intended recipients of the technical assistance are state and local government agencies and federally recognized Indian tribes that supervise youth in the community after release from juvenile facilities. Ultimately, the work is meant to improve outcomes for youth on community supervision and enhance public safety by reducing recidivism.
What types of activities would the TTA provider be expected to support?
Based on the solicitation description, the provider would be expected to help jurisdictions improve community supervision practices in ways that reduce recidivism and improve youth outcomes. This typically includes strengthening decision-making, using validated risk and needs assessments, matching interventions to a youth's risk level and criminogenic needs, improving case planning, connecting youth to behavioral health treatment and educational services, and promoting developmentally appropriate approaches for adolescents.
Does the program emphasize system-level changes, or only front-line supervision practices?
It emphasizes both. In addition to practice improvements, the solicitation implies support for system-level changes such as better coordination among probation, schools, treatment providers, workforce partners, and families, plus improvements to policies and procedures so that supervision is consistent, fair, and focused on what works.
What kind of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. That means OJJDP anticipated substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on deliverables, priorities, and oversight, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
How many awards did OJJDP expect to make?
OJJDP expected to make one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $650,000, and the award ceiling was also $650,000. No minimum award floor was stated.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The solicitation states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Is this opportunity connected to a specific federal initiative or CFDA number?
Yes. It was tied to the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative and referenced CFDA 16.812.
What statutory authority was cited for this solicitation?
The solicitation cited Section 211 of the Second Chance Act (42 U.S.C. 17531) along with relevant appropriations language in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. No. 113-235).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and public and private institutions of higher education.
If the technical assistance is meant for states, localities, and tribes, can a nonprofit or university still apply?
Yes. Even though the end beneficiaries and primary recipients of the technical assistance were intended to be state and local agencies and federally recognized tribes, the applicant could be an organization capable of delivering high-quality training, implementation support, and technical expertise at scale, such as a university, research organization, nonprofit technical assistance provider, or qualified private entity.
What were the key dates for this solicitation?
Posted: April 24, 2015. Created: May 12, 2015. Closed: June 10, 2015. Archive date: July 10, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to get submission support?
Applicants were directed to use Grants.gov for submission support, with Grants.gov customer service contact information provided in the solicitation materials.
Where could applicants ask questions about solicitation requirements?
Applicants were instructed to use the NCJRS Response Center for questions about solicitation requirements.
Was there an additional FAQ document for this specific program?
Yes. OJJDP pointed applicants to an FAQ document specific to the Community Supervision TTA program to clarify common application and programmatic questions.
What is the program's overall goal for juvenile community supervision?
The overall aim is to move juvenile community supervision toward proven, data-informed practices that recognize adolescent development and address real-world obstacles youth face after confinement. By funding a single training and technical assistance provider, OJJDP indicated an intent to concentrate expertise and offer consistent guidance to jurisdictions seeking to modernize supervision, strengthen reentry supports, and improve long-term outcomes.
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