Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2016 9094
Apply for BJA 2016 9094
- The USDOJ-OJP-BJA in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adults with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.812.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 10, 2016 and posted on Feb 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2016. (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 $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adults with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It sits under the public safety and justice system umbrella (CFDA 16.812) and is designed to help communities respond to one of the biggest pressure points in the criminal justice system: the steady flow of people leaving incarceration and returning home. The program is rooted in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was created as a broad national strategy to reduce recidivism and support safer, more successful transitions from prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities back into the community.
The problem the grant is trying to address is scale and complexity. The source description highlights that more than 2.2 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, with millions more cycling through local and tribal jails each year. Since roughly 95 percent of incarcerated people will eventually be released, the issue is not whether reentry will happen, but how well it is managed. Poorly supported reentry can contribute to relapse, instability, reoffending, and harm to community safety, while well-organized reentry can improve outcomes for individuals and reduce the overall burden on law enforcement, courts, corrections, and social services.
This specific funding opportunity focuses on adults who have co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders, a group that often faces higher risks during the transition period after release. The underlying idea is that reentry planning cannot treat substance use and mental health as separate, disconnected needs. Instead, the program encourages comprehensive approaches that coordinate screening, treatment, supervision, and community supports so participants are less likely to fall through gaps between agencies or systems. Because these individuals may require more intensive and integrated services, the grant emphasizes strategies that are organized, collaborative, and grounded in evidence.
A key point in the opportunity description is that "reentry" is not viewed as a single program or short-term intervention. It is framed as a process that starts at the beginning of incarceration and continues until a person is successfully reintegrated as a law-abiding community member. In practice, that means the grant expects a continuum of work that includes (1) screening and assessment before release, (2) evidence-based programming delivered while the individual is still incarcerated (pre-release), and (3) evidence-based programming and supports delivered after release (post-release). The intent is to reduce the typical disruption that happens when someone leaves a controlled institutional environment and suddenly has to navigate housing, employment, treatment, transportation, family obligations, and supervision requirements all at once.
The opportunity also calls out that tribal reentry coordination can be especially complicated, since Native American individuals may return from a mix of federal, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), state, local, or tribal facilities. That reality can create extra handoff problems and jurisdictional barriers, so the Second Chance Act approach stresses coordination and collaboration among partners to make reentry transitions smoother and more reliable. Overall, the program is aimed at helping jurisdictions build structured reentry systems that promote public safety while improving individual stability and access to treatment and supports.
In terms of basic grant logistics, the funding opportunity is identified as BJA 2016 9094, posted February 10, 2016, with a closing date of March 30, 2016. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. BJA anticipated making about 8 awards, with an award ceiling of $650,000 per grant. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting its focus on justice-involved populations and community safety outcomes.
FAQs: Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adults with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders (BJA)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). It is known as the Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adults with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders and falls under CFDA 16.812.
Which agency runs the program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to help communities manage reentry from incarceration in a way that improves public safety and supports successful transitions back into the community, with a specific focus on adults who have both substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
What law is this program based on?
The program is rooted in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which established a national strategy to reduce recidivism and support safer, more successful transitions from prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities to the community.
Who is the program intended to serve?
This funding opportunity focuses on adults leaving incarceration who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, particularly during the transition period after release.
Why does the grant focus on co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders?
The opportunity description emphasizes that reentry planning should not treat substance use and mental health needs as separate. Instead, it encourages comprehensive approaches that coordinate screening, treatment, supervision, and community supports to reduce gaps between agencies and systems.
How does the program define "reentry"?
Reentry is framed as a process, not a single program or short-term intervention. It begins at the start of incarceration and continues until the person is successfully reintegrated into the community as a law-abiding member.
What kinds of activities are expected as part of the reentry process?
The opportunity describes a continuum that includes: (1) screening and assessment before release, (2) evidence-based programming while the person is still incarcerated (pre-release), and (3) evidence-based programming and supports after release (post-release).
Does the grant emphasize evidence-based practices?
Yes. The description repeatedly highlights evidence-based programming both before release (pre-release) and after release (post-release), along with coordinated strategies that are grounded in evidence.
Why is coordinated planning emphasized for this grant?
The grant is designed to reduce the disruption that often occurs when individuals move from a controlled institutional environment to community life and must quickly navigate housing, employment, treatment, transportation, family obligations, and supervision requirements.
How does this program relate to public safety?
The program sits under the public safety and justice system umbrella and aims to reduce relapse, instability, and reoffending by improving the structure and reliability of reentry systems, which can reduce burdens on law enforcement, courts, corrections, and social services.
What does the opportunity say about the scale of the reentry challenge?
The description highlights that more than 2.2 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, with millions more cycling through local and tribal jails each year. Since about 95 percent of incarcerated people will eventually be released, the core issue is how well reentry is managed.
Are tribal communities specifically addressed in the opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity notes that tribal reentry coordination can be especially complicated because Native American individuals may return from federal, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), state, local, or tribal facilities, which can create handoff and jurisdictional barriers.
What does the grant encourage for tribal reentry coordination?
It stresses coordination and collaboration among partners to make reentry transitions smoother and more reliable, particularly where multiple jurisdictions and facility types are involved.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the opportunity ID and when was it posted?
The opportunity is identified as BJA 2016 9094. It was posted on February 10, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed for this opportunity was March 30, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
How many awards were anticipated?
BJA anticipated making about 8 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $650,000 per grant.
What systems or partners does the grant expect to be coordinated?
Based on the description, the grant emphasizes coordination across functions that commonly sit in different systems, including screening and assessment, treatment (substance use and mental health), supervision, and community supports, to prevent participants from falling through inter-agency gaps.
Is the grant focused only on post-release services?
No. The grant frames reentry as a continuum that includes pre-release components (screening/assessment and programming during incarceration) and post-release programming and supports.
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