Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 08 03
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- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Prisoner Re entry Initiative Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.261 WIA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 17, 2008 and posted on Sep 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 4, 2008 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is November 4, 2008. Applications must be received at the address below no later than 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). Application and submission information is explained in detail in Part V of this SGA.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 19 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- You are eligible to apply for these grants if you are a faith based or community organization and are located within or have a pre existing staff presence in an urban community within the target county(ies) identified in the Summary at the beginning of this solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Prisoner Re-entry Initiative (PRI) Grants opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run through the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, created as part of a joint effort between the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The overall purpose is to strengthen urban communities that receive large numbers of returning prisoners by focusing on employment as the core strategy for successful re-entry. The program is built around the idea that steady work, combined with practical support during the transition from incarceration to community life, can lower recidivism and help people rebuild stable lives after release.
A key feature of this initiative is how DOJ and DOL divide responsibilities across the re-entry timeline. DOJ previously funded 19 state correctional agencies to deliver pre-release services to individuals who would be returning to one targeted county in each participating state. This DOL solicitation then funds faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) to deliver post-release services, primarily to the same people who received those pre-release services under the DOJ awards. In other words, the program is designed to connect preparation inside correctional facilities with structured, community-based assistance after release, so people do not lose momentum at the exact point when housing, employment, and daily stability become most fragile.
The services supported by these grants are described as employment-centered and comprehensive. While employment is the anchor, the program explicitly anticipates that grantees will blend multiple supports such as mentoring, job training, and transitional services that help participants overcome common barriers to work. The emphasis on mentoring and wraparound supports reflects a practical understanding of re-entry realities: many participants need help navigating identification documents, transportation, workplace expectations, family reunification pressures, and the personal and social disruptions that often come with returning from incarceration.
Eligibility for this competition is limited and place-based. Only faith-based and community organizations that are located within, or that already have staff operating in, an urban community within the specific target counties tied to the DOJ awards may apply. The intent is to fund organizations with an existing on-the-ground presence and credibility in the neighborhoods most affected by prisoner re-entry, rather than organizations trying to build capacity from scratch or operate remotely. The announcement notes that eligibility is restricted to FBCOs operating within the targeted county or counties identified in the solicitation's summary section.
In terms of funding, the opportunity was posted in September 2008 and closed on November 4, 2008, with applications due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The estimated total funding available was $5.7 million, with an expected 19 awards, aligning with the 19 DOJ-supported target counties. The maximum award amount (ceiling) was $300,000, and there was no stated minimum award floor. Importantly for applicants, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation more feasible for smaller community organizations that may not have access to significant non-federal funds.
Administratively, this program falls under CFDA number 17.261 (WIA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects), and the funding instrument type is a grant. Organizations needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jeannette Flowers, a Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-3322. Overall, the PRI Grants competition is structured to build a coordinated, two-stage re-entry pipeline: pre-release planning funded through DOJ and post-release, community-driven employment and support services funded through DOL, all targeted to urban counties with high concentrations of returning citizens.
Prisoner Re-entry Initiative (PRI) Grants - FAQs
What is the Prisoner Re-entry Initiative (PRI) Grants program?
The Prisoner Re-entry Initiative (PRI) Grants opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration. It was created as part of a joint effort between the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support successful re-entry from incarceration to community life.
What is the main purpose of PRI Grants?
The overall purpose is to strengthen urban communities that receive large numbers of returning prisoners by focusing on employment as the core strategy for successful re-entry. The initiative is based on the idea that steady work, paired with practical supports during the transition period, can reduce recidivism and help people rebuild stable lives after release.
Which federal agencies are involved, and how do they split responsibilities?
The program is structured as a coordinated effort between DOJ and DOL across the re-entry timeline. DOJ funded state correctional agencies to provide pre-release services inside correctional facilities. DOL, through this solicitation, funds faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) to provide post-release services in the community.
How does this program connect pre-release and post-release services?
DOJ previously funded 19 state correctional agencies to deliver pre-release services to individuals who were expected to return to one targeted county in each participating state. The DOL grants fund community-based post-release services, primarily for the same individuals who received those DOJ-funded pre-release services. The goal is to maintain continuity so participants do not lose momentum during the transition back into the community.
Who is the primary population served by PRI Grants?
The post-release services are intended primarily for people returning from incarceration to the targeted urban counties and who were served by the DOJ-funded pre-release programs connected to those counties.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) that are located within, or that already have staff operating in, an urban community within the specific target counties tied to the DOJ awards.
Is eligibility restricted by geography?
Yes. The competition is place-based. Only FBCOs operating within the targeted county or counties identified in the solicitation summary are eligible. The intent is to support organizations with an existing on-the-ground presence and credibility in the neighborhoods most affected by prisoner re-entry.
Can an organization apply if it is not physically located in a target county?
Based on the opportunity description, an organization may be eligible if it already has staff operating in an urban community within the specific target county tied to the DOJ awards. Eligibility is still restricted to operating within the targeted counties identified in the solicitation.
What is the service focus of PRI Grants?
The services supported are employment-centered and comprehensive. Employment is the anchor strategy, with additional supports expected to help participants overcome barriers to work and stabilize during re-entry.
What kinds of services can PRI grant funds support?
While employment is central, the solicitation anticipates grantees blending multiple supports such as mentoring, job training, and transitional services. These supports are intended to address common re-entry barriers and help participants connect to work and maintain stability after release.
Why does the program emphasize mentoring and wraparound support?
The initiative reflects re-entry realities where participants often face practical and social barriers that can disrupt employment. Examples mentioned include navigating identification documents, transportation, workplace expectations, family reunification pressures, and other disruptions common during the transition from incarceration to community life.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The solicitation anticipated approximately 19 awards, aligning with the 19 target counties connected to the DOJ-supported pre-release programs.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available under this opportunity was $5.7 million.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount was $300,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for smaller community organizations without significant non-federal funds.
When was this grant opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted in September 2008 and closed on November 4, 2008.
What was the application deadline time and time zone?
Applications were due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program falls under CFDA number 17.261 (WIA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Organizations needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jeannette Flowers, Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-3322.
What is the overarching program design or strategy behind PRI Grants?
The PRI Grants competition is designed as a coordinated, two-stage re-entry pipeline: DOJ-funded pre-release planning and preparation inside correctional facilities, followed by DOL-funded post-release, community-driven employment and support services delivered by eligible FBCOs in targeted urban counties with high concentrations of returning citizens.
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