This grant, supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is for enhancing public safety and improving probationer outcomes through a multisite Demonstration Field Experiment (DFE). It combines the Hawaii HOPE model with a rigorous Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) evaluation. BJA funds program implementation, while NIJ covers evaluation costs. Developed as part of the Smart Probation initiative, this grant aims to improve supervision strategies to reduce recidivism, foster collaboration among probation and related agencies, and implement strategies for better outcomes among high-risk probationers nationwide. This initiative may be funded under the Second Chance Act.
Opportunity ID: 92015
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-3014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Demonstration Field Experiment |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.812 — Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | BJA and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) are supporting this multisite Demonstration Field Experiment (DFE) in an effort to enhance public safety and to improve the outcomes of probationers. This DFE will combine a multisite demonstration of the Hawaii HOPE model with a rigorous experimental evaluation in an applied setting. This DFE will consist of a randomized controlled trial (RCT), in which the costs associated with program implementation will be funded by BJA, and costs associated with the evaluation will be funded by NIJ.This solicitation is being developed as part of the Smart Probation initiative, and may be funded under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199, Sec 245). The Smart Probation initiative is intended to: (a) improve supervision strategies that will reduce recidivism; (b) promote and increase collaboration among agencies and officials who work in probation and related fields; and (c) develop and implement strategies to improve the outcomes of �high-risk� probationers that can be used throughout the nation.For additional information about the Second Chance Act, go to: frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ199.110.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800�518�4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated | May 05, 2011 | |
| May 05, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-3014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Demonstration Field Experiment |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.812 — Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | BJA and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) are supporting this multisite Demonstration Field Experiment (DFE) in an effort to enhance public safety and to improve the outcomes of probationers. This DFE will combine a multisite demonstration of the Hawaii HOPE model with a rigorous experimental evaluation in an applied setting. This DFE will consist of a randomized controlled trial (RCT), in which the costs associated with program implementation will be funded by BJA, and costs associated with the evaluation will be funded by NIJ.This solicitation is being developed as part of the Smart Probation initiative, and may be funded under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199, Sec 245). The Smart Probation initiative is intended to: (a) improve supervision strategies that will reduce recidivism; (b) promote and increase collaboration among agencies and officials who work in probation and related fields; and (c) develop and implement strategies to improve the outcomes of �high-risk� probationers that can be used throughout the nation.For additional information about the Second Chance Act, go to: frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ199.110.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800�518�4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-3014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Demonstration Field Experiment |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.812 — Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to states, units of local government, territories, and federally recognized Indian tribes (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | BJA and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) are supporting this multisite Demonstration Field Experiment (DFE) in an effort to enhance public safety and to improve the outcomes of probationers. This DFE will combine a multisite demonstration of the Hawaii HOPE model with a rigorous experimental evaluation in an applied setting. This DFE will consist of a randomized controlled trial (RCT), in which the costs associated with program implementation will be funded by BJA, and costs associated with the evaluation will be funded by NIJ. This solicitation is being developed as part of the Smart Probation initiative, and may be funded under the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199, Sec 245). The Smart Probation initiative is intended to: (a) improve supervision strategies that will reduce recidivism; (b) promote and increase collaboration among agencies and officials who work in probation and related fields; and (c) develop and implement strategies to improve the outcomes of �high-risk� probationers that can be used throughout the nation. For additional information about the Second Chance Act, go to: frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ199.110.pdf. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact the BJA Justice Information Center at 1�877�927�5657, via e-mail to JIC@telesishq.com, or by live web chat. The BJA Justice Information Center hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date.
Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 92015 Full Announcement-1 -> 11hopesol.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800�518�4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.812 | PKG00052131 | May 05, 2011 | Jun 28, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
92015 SF424-2.0.pdf
92015 SF424B-1.1.pdf
92015 Budget-1.1.pdf
92015 Other-1.1.pdf
92015 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
92015 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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