This BJA grant is designed to support tribal governments in strengthening their justice systems. It assists tribes with identifying needs and planning for the renovation or construction of correctional facilities, multi-purpose justice centers, or alternative correctional facilities on tribal lands. Furthermore, the program aids in developing, implementing, or enhancing community-based correctional alternatives. These alternatives address the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders under tribal jurisdiction, encompassing initiatives like diversion programs, substance abuse/mental health treatment, holdover centers, and problem-solving strategies. The grant aims to foster effective and culturally appropriate justice solutions for tribal communities, as authorized by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act and the Tribal Law and Order Act.
Opportunity ID: 91853
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-3028 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Correctional Systems and Correctional Alternatives on Tribal Lands Training and Technical Assistance Program |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.596 — Correctional Grant Program for Indian Tribes |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to tribal and non-tribal for-profit (commercial) organizations, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortiums with demonstrated experience in working effectively with tribal representatives to address institutional correctional needs through planning, renovation, and construction of correctional facilities, multi-purpose justice centers, or correctional alternative facilities and/or developing, implementing, and enhancing community-based correctional alternatives to serve local and regional needs. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The Correctional Systems and Correctional Alternatives on Tribal Lands (CSCATL) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program is designed to assist tribes with the 1) identification of justice system needs and the planning process for renovating and constructing correctional facilities, multi-purpose justice centers, or correctional alternative facilities, and 2) development, implementation, or enhancement of community-based correctional alternatives to address the incarceration and rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders subject to tribal jurisdiction. �Community-based correctional alternatives� refers to initiatives or programs which address offender needs outside of an institutional setting. Community-based correctional alternatives may include diversion programs, substance abuse and mental health treatment programs, holdover/sobriety centers, and problem-solving strategies. The CSCATL TTA program is authorized under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Title II, Subtitle A, Public Law 103-322, 105 Stat. 1796, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 13701 et seq. The Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) of 2009 amends Section 20109 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13709) by expanding the scope of the Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands (CFTL) Program. |
| 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
Contact Information 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 91853 Full Announcement-1 -> 11tribalcorrttasol.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Contact Information 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.596 | PKG00051990 | May 05, 2011 | Jun 20, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
91853 SF424-2.0.pdf
91853 SF424B-1.1.pdf
91853 Budget-1.1.pdf
91853 Other-1.1.pdf
91853 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
91853 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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