Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 10
Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 10
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reintegration of Ex Offenders Adult Program Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.270 Reintegration of Ex Offenders.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2011 and posted on Feb 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2011 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is March 17, 2011. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $11,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,170,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Recipients of these grants will be non profit faith based and community organizations ( FBCOs ) that are located in or have existing staff presence in the high poverty, high crime area to be served. This grant focuses on high poverty, high crime areas that are heavily impacted by a large proportion of ex offenders returning each year and which experience high rates of recidivism. A single application may be submitted to serve multiple sites. However, applicants must demonstrate that they have an existing organizational presence in each of the identified geographic areas to be served. The application may not be for more than 1,170,000, with additional funding for multiple sites coming from other leveraged resources if DOL funding does not fully cover the cost of operating a multi site grant. Previous recipients of RExO Adult grants are eligible for this solicitation.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Reintegration of Ex Offenders Adult Program Grants opportunity was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to support employment-focused reentry services for adults leaving incarceration and returning to their communities. The program set aside an estimated total of $11.7 million, with the Department anticipating about 10 awards. Each grant was expected to be roughly $1,170,000 and to cover a 27-month period of performance. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement noted for applicants.
The central purpose of the funding was to help adult ex-offenders successfully transition back into society by improving their employment outcomes and reducing recidivism, particularly in communities facing concentrated disadvantage. The target areas were described as high-poverty, high-crime communities that are heavily impacted by large numbers of returning individuals each year and that experience high rates of repeat involvement with the justice system. Projects were expected to provide services both before release (pre-release planning and preparation) and after release (post-release support and job placement-related activities), reflecting an emphasis on continuity of services during the critical transition period.
Funded programs were expected to deliver a combination of workforce and supportive interventions. On the workforce side, the grants emphasized job training and employment preparation, along with mentoring and structured guidance to help participants navigate work readiness and employment retention. A notable feature of this solicitation was its explicit focus on connecting participants to employment in in-demand occupations, including emerging "green" jobs, meaning applicants were expected to align training and placement strategies with labor market demand rather than offering generic job readiness alone. On the supportive services side, grantees were expected to help participants access stabilizing resources that often determine whether someone can keep a job, such as housing assistance, substance abuse services, and mental health treatment.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) that were located in, or already had staff presence in, the specific high-poverty, high-crime area(s) they proposed to serve. The requirement for an existing on-the-ground presence was important, because the solicitation was designed for organizations that already operate in the communities most affected by reentry challenges and could realistically coordinate services and partnerships quickly. Applicants were allowed to submit a single application covering multiple sites, but they had to demonstrate an established organizational presence in each geographic area included. The award ceiling was $1,170,000 per application; if an organization proposed a multi-site effort that would cost more than the federal cap, the expectation was that the additional cost would be supported through leveraged non-DOL resources. Prior recipients of Reintegration of Ex Offenders Adult grants were explicitly allowed to apply again under this solicitation.
Applicants were expected to make a clear, evidence-based case for why reentry services were needed in their proposed community and to describe the extent to which reentry posed a local challenge. In addition to describing the program model and how it would lead to employment outcomes in in-demand industries (including green jobs), applicants had to provide evidence of partnerships that would make the service strategy workable. Required partnership areas included the criminal justice system (to support pre-release access and coordinated reentry planning), local Workforce Investment Boards and One-Stop Career Centers (to connect participants to workforce systems, training options, and employer networks), local public housing authorities and other housing providers (to address housing stability), and mental health and substance abuse treatment providers (to address clinical and recovery-related barriers to employment). In other words, the solicitation positioned employment as the main outcome while recognizing that employment success for returning citizens often depends on coordinated wraparound supports.
Key administrative details included the funding opportunity number SGA-DFA-PY-10-10 and CFDA number 17.270 (Reintegration of Ex Offenders). The announcement was posted February 10, 2011, and applications were due March 17, 2011, no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the opportunity later archived on April 16, 2011. The listed grants management contact for access issues was Brinda Ruggles, Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-3437.
Reintegration of Ex Offenders Adult Program Grants (ETA) - FAQs
What is the Reintegration of Ex Offenders Adult Program Grants opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), to support employment-focused reentry services for adults leaving incarceration and returning to their communities.
What was the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose was to help adult ex-offenders successfully transition back into society by improving employment outcomes and reducing recidivism, particularly in communities facing concentrated disadvantage.
What types of communities were targeted for services?
The program targeted high-poverty, high-crime communities heavily impacted by large numbers of returning individuals each year and experiencing high rates of repeat involvement with the justice system.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) that were located in, or already had staff presence in, the specific high-poverty, high-crime area(s) they proposed to serve.
Was an existing local presence required?
Yes. Applicants needed an established on-the-ground presence (or staff presence) in the community area(s) proposed for service, because the solicitation was intended for organizations already operating in the communities most affected by reentry challenges.
Could an organization apply to serve multiple sites under one application?
Yes. Applicants could submit a single application covering multiple sites, but they had to demonstrate an established organizational presence in each geographic area included in the application.
Were prior recipients of Reintegration of Ex Offenders Adult grants allowed to apply?
Yes. Prior recipients were explicitly allowed to apply again under this solicitation.
How much total funding was estimated for the competition?
The solicitation set aside an estimated total of $11.7 million.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the expected award size per grant?
Each grant was expected to be roughly $1,170,000.
What was the award ceiling per application?
The award ceiling was $1,170,000 per application.
What if a multi-site proposal cost more than the federal award cap?
If the total cost exceeded the $1,170,000 ceiling, the expectation was that the additional cost would be supported through leveraged non-DOL resources.
How long was the period of performance?
The expected period of performance was 27 months.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was noted for applicants.
What kinds of services were programs expected to provide?
Funded programs were expected to deliver a combination of workforce services and supportive services, with continuity spanning both pre-release planning and post-release support.
What were the expectations for pre-release services?
Projects were expected to provide pre-release planning and preparation services for individuals before they leave incarceration.
What were the expectations for post-release services?
Projects were expected to provide post-release support and job placement-related activities to help participants transition into employment and maintain stability after returning to the community.
What workforce services were emphasized?
The grants emphasized job training and employment preparation, along with mentoring and structured guidance to help participants with work readiness and employment retention.
Did the solicitation emphasize any particular types of jobs or industries?
Yes. A notable feature was an explicit focus on connecting participants to employment in in-demand occupations, including emerging "green" jobs, with training and placement aligned to labor market demand.
What supportive services were expected to be part of the program model?
Grantees were expected to help participants access stabilizing resources that affect the ability to keep a job, such as housing assistance, substance abuse services, and mental health treatment.
What did applicants need to demonstrate about local need?
Applicants were expected to make a clear, evidence-based case for why reentry services were needed in the proposed community and to describe the extent to which reentry posed a local challenge.
What partnerships were required or expected for applicants?
Applicants had to provide evidence of partnerships across several areas to make the service strategy workable, including the criminal justice system, the local workforce system, housing providers, and mental health/substance abuse treatment providers.
Why was partnership with the criminal justice system important?
Partnership with the criminal justice system was required to support pre-release access and coordinated reentry planning.
Why were Workforce Investment Boards and One-Stop Career Centers included as key partners?
They were expected partners to connect participants to workforce systems, training options, and employer networks.
Why were housing partners included as a required partnership area?
Local public housing authorities and other housing providers were included to address housing stability, which can affect employment success after release.
Why were mental health and substance abuse treatment providers included as required partners?
These providers were included to address clinical and recovery-related barriers to employment that can otherwise prevent job retention and successful reintegration.
What was the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number was SGA-DFA-PY-10-10.
What was the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number was 17.270 (Reintegration of Ex Offenders).
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on February 10, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due March 17, 2011, no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on April 16, 2011.
Who was the listed grants management contact for access issues?
The listed contact was Brinda Ruggles, Grants Management Specialist, reachable at 202-693-3437.
What was the primary outcome focus of the solicitation?
Employment was positioned as the main outcome, while also recognizing that employment success for returning citizens often depends on coordinated wraparound supports.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Employment, Labor and Training
Next opportunity: Operations Research (Implementation Science) for Strengthening Program Implementation through the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Previous opportunity: Strengthening Local Capacity to Provide Sustainable HIV Related Care and Treatment Services in South Africa under the President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 10
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (SGA DFA PY 10 10) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Green Jobs Innovation Fund Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 07 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 07 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $8,000,000 |
| Career Pathways Innovation Fund Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 06 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 06 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) for Serving Juvenile Offenders in High Poverty, High Crime Communities Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 09 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 09 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $8,500,000 |
| Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration (ETJD) Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 11 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 11 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program Office of Innovation and Improvement CFDA 84.354A Apply for ED GRANTS 031111 002 Funding Number: ED GRANTS 031111 002 Agency: Department of Education Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Farmworker Jobs Program Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 05 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 05 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Housing Assistance Program Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 08 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 08 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Young Parents Demonstration Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 12 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 12 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| H 1B Technical Skills Training Grants Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 13 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 13 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications for Cooperative Agreements Under the Disability Employment Initiative Apply for SGA DFA PY 10 14 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 10 14 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| USAID/Armenia Labor Market Integration of People with Disabilities Apply for RFA 111 11 000002 Funding Number: RFA 111 11 000002 Agency: Georgia USAID Tbilisi Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Add Us In Apply for SGA 11 05 Funding Number: SGA 11 05 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $550,000 |
| Homeless Female Veterans and Veterans with Families Reintegration Program Apply for SGA 13 02 Funding Number: SGA 13 02 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) Apply for SCA 14 01 Funding Number: SCA 14 01 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Natl Tech Asst Rsrch Cntr to Promote Ldrshp for Emp Econ Ind for Adults w/disabilities Apply for SGA 07 05 Funding Number: SGA 07 05 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $2,350,000 |
| Conservation Internships Apply for FWS 08 CGSRE 001 Funding Number: FWS 08 CGSRE 001 Agency: Region 5 Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Urban and Non Urban Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Apply for SGA 10 03 Funding Number: SGA 10 03 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Brookwood Sago Mine Safety Grant Apply for SGA10 3BS Funding Number: SGA10 3BS Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Global Program to Promote International Labor Standards, Improve Workers Access to Justice and Support Independent, Democratic Labor Unions and NGOs Apply for M OAA DCHA 10 SS 01 Funding Number: M OAA DCHA 10 SS 01 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $62,500,000 |
| Add Us In Apply for SGA 10 05 Funding Number: SGA 10 05 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $625,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "SGA DFA PY 10 10", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.