The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) offers this grant under the Second Chance Act of 2007, which provides a comprehensive response to the increasing number of incarcerated adults returning to communities. This grant is specifically for improving reentry success and public safety by supporting treatment for adult offenders. Over 2.3 million individuals are currently incarcerated, with 95% eventually returning to society. Section 201 of the Act authorizes federal awards to states, local governments, and Indian tribes. The funding aims to enhance treatment for adult offenders in prisons and jails during incarceration and through post-release supervision. Research indicates high rates of co-occurring substance abuse (over 50%) and mental health disorders (16%) among inmates, with 72% of detainees having co-occurring substance use. This grant addresses these critical needs.
Opportunity ID: 93413
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-3035 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.812 — Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| 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: | The Second Chance Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-199) provides a comprehensive response to the increasing number of incarcerated adults and juveniles who are released from prison, jail, and juvenile residential facilities and returning to communities. There are currently over 2.3 million individuals serving time in our federal and state prisons, and millions of people cycling through local jails every year. Ninety-five percent of all offenders incarcerated today will eventually be released and will return to communities. The Second Chance Act helps to ensure that the transition individuals make from prison, jail, or juvenile residential facilities to the community is successful and promotes public safety. Section 201 of the Second Chance Act authorizes federal awards to states, units of local government, and Indian tribes to improve the provision of treatment to adult offenders in prisons and jails during the period of incarceration and through the completion of parole or other court supervision after release into the community. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) reported over 50 percent of jail and prison inmates were abusing or dependent on drugs in the year before their admission to prison. BJS also has reported that 16 percent of jail and prison inmates were identified as having a mental illness. Other studies have shown that prevalence rates of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders in inmate populations are striking. With regard to the prevalence of substance use disorders among those with severe mental disorders, research indicates that jail detainees have a 72 percent rate of co-occurring substance use. Note: For those interested in submitting applications for specific juvenile-related reentry projects, visit the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention web site at www.ojjdp.gov. |
| 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
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Related Documents
Folder 93413 Full Announcement-1 -> 11scacooccurringdisorderssol.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 | PKG00053390 | May 12, 2011 | Jun 23, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
93413 SF424-2.0.pdf
93413 SF424B-1.1.pdf
93413 Budget-1.1.pdf
93413 Other-1.1.pdf
93413 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
93413 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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