The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering the Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program grant. This grant is for community-based non-profit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments. The purpose is to enhance or implement evidence-based responses that improve reentry outcomes, reduce recidivism, and support successful transitional planning for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Funding supports comprehensive reentry services, including screening and assessment prior to release, followed by intensive case management and connections to evidence-based programming post-release. This initiative aims to facilitate a safe and seamless transition for formerly incarcerated individuals back into their communities.
Opportunity ID: 352860
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2024-172024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY24 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.812 — Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The Second Chance Act (SCA) Community-based Reentry Program supports organizations and tribal governments providing comprehensive reentry services to individuals who have been incarcerated. With this solicitation, BJA seeks applications for funding from community-based non-profit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments to enhance or implement evidence-based responses to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and support successful transitional planning for individuals who are currently, or were formerly, involved in the criminal justice system. Prior to their release from incarceration, individuals will be screened, assessed, and identified for program participation. Following release from incarceration, participants will receive intensive case management services and they will be connected to evidence-based programming designed to assist with a safe and seamless transition to their communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-172024 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OJP Response Center
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | OJP Response Center grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.812 | PKG00285255 | Mar 07, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352860 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352860 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf