Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2013 3570
Apply for BJA 2013 3570
- The Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders" 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 27, 2013 and posted on Mar 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2013. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), created under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199). It is aimed at helping communities respond to the realities of large-scale incarceration and release, where the vast majority of incarcerated people (about 95 percent) will eventually return home. The core purpose is to improve public safety and individual outcomes by strengthening the process of reentry for adults who have both substance use disorders and mental health disorders, recognizing that this combination often increases risk for relapse, instability, and reoffending if untreated.
A key theme of the opportunity is that "reentry" is not treated as a single program someone starts after release. Instead, it is described as an evidence-based process that begins at incarceration and continues through successful reintegration in the community. In practical terms, the grant focuses on building or expanding coordinated, comprehensive strategies that deliver services both before release (while the person is still in prison or jail) and after release (once back in the community). The intent is to make the transition out of custody safer and more stable by ensuring participants receive appropriate, evidence-based treatment and supports across both settings, rather than facing a gap in care at the point of release.
The target population for this program is adults in jail or prison who have co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. The grant emphasizes providing appropriate treatment during incarceration and continuing services after release, reflecting an understanding that continuity of care is central to better outcomes. While the posting does not list specific required program components in the text provided, the framing strongly signals that applicants are expected to use proven approaches, coordinate across corrections and community providers, and structure services so participants can move from custody to community with an active plan for treatment and support. The program also highlights the added complexity of reentry for members of Native American tribes, who may return to their communities from federal facilities, Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities, state institutions, local jails, or tribal facilities. That complexity makes coordination across multiple systems especially important for tribal communities and jurisdictions serving tribal populations.
Administratively, this funding opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number BJA-2013-3570, under CFDA 16.812 (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative). It is a grant (not a cooperative agreement) and does not require cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The award ceiling listed is $600,000, with no stated award floor. The opportunity was posted on March 27, 2013, and had an application deadline of May 16, 2013, with an archive date of June 15, 2013. For applicants needing technical help with submission through Grants.gov, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or support@grants.gov, and notes that a full announcement is available through the provided additional information link.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund jurisdictions that want to reduce recidivism and improve health and stability for a high-need reentry population by putting evidence-based substance use and mental health treatment at the center of reentry planning, starting inside correctional facilities and continuing in the community after release, with an emphasis on collaboration and coordination among the systems responsible for supervision, treatment, and reintegration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled The Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What law created or authorizes this program?
The opportunity was created under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to improve public safety and individual outcomes by strengthening reentry for adults who have both substance use disorders and mental health disorders, with an emphasis on reducing relapse, instability, and reoffending by ensuring appropriate treatment and supports.
Who is the target population?
The target population is adults in jail or prison who have co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders.
How does the program define "reentry"?
Reentry is described as an evidence-based process that begins during incarceration and continues through successful reintegration in the community. It is not framed as a single program that starts only after release.
Does the grant focus on services during incarceration, after release, or both?
Both. The grant emphasizes coordinated strategies that deliver services before release (in custody) and after release (in the community), with a focus on maintaining continuity of care at the point of release.
What kinds of approaches are expected based on the description provided?
While specific required components are not listed in the provided text, the framing indicates applicants are expected to use evidence-based approaches, coordinate across corrections and community providers, and structure services so participants transition from custody to community with an active plan for treatment and support.
Why is continuity of care emphasized?
The opportunity highlights that people with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders can face increased risk of relapse, instability, and reoffending if these conditions go untreated, especially during the transition from incarceration to the community. Continuity of care is presented as central to better outcomes.
Does the opportunity mention Native American tribal communities?
Yes. The program notes added complexity for members of Native American tribes who may return to their communities from various facility types (federal, Bureau of Indian Affairs, state, local jail, or tribal facilities), making cross-system coordination especially important for tribal communities and jurisdictions serving tribal populations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA-2013-3570.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.812, identified as the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative.
Is this award a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is a grant (not a cooperative agreement).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states the opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $600,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 27, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 16, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 15, 2013.
Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission?
For technical assistance with Grants.gov submission, the notice directs applicants to:
- Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline: 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035
- Email: support@grants.gov
Is there mention of a full announcement or additional details?
Yes. The notice indicates that a full announcement is available through an additional information link referenced in the posting.
What outcomes is this program trying to improve?
Based on the description provided, the program aims to reduce recidivism and improve health, safety, and stability for a high-need reentry population by centering evidence-based substance use and mental health treatment within reentry planning.
What is the broader context or problem the program is responding to?
The opportunity is framed around the realities of large-scale incarceration and release, noting that the vast majority of incarcerated people (about 95 percent) will eventually return home, and that communities need coordinated strategies to support safer, more stable reintegration.
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