The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering this grant under the Second Chance Act of 2007, which provides comprehensive resources for individuals transitioning from incarceration back to their communities. This grant specifically targets the critical needs of offenders with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders, a demographic significantly represented in inmate populations. Research highlights the high prevalence of these dual diagnoses, with studies indicating a 72% rate of co-occurring substance use among jail detainees with severe mental disorders. This funding opportunity is authorized by Section 201 of the Act, enabling grants to states, local governments, territories, and Indian tribes. The purpose of this grant is to improve and expand drug treatment programs for offenders, covering both the period of incarceration and through their post-release supervision, ensuring a more successful and healthier reintegration into society.
Opportunity ID: 53860
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2010-2701 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 10 Second Chance Act Reentry Demonstration Program: Targeting 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.812 — Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County 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 people who are released from prison and jail and returning to communities, including resources to address the myriad needs of these offenders to achieve a successful return to their communities. Section 201 of the Act specifically addresses the treatment needs of offenders who have substance abuse disorders. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has reported over 50 percent of jail and prison inmates were abusing or dependent on drugs in the year before their admission to prison. BJS has also 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. Section 201 of the Second Chance Act authorizes grants to states, units of local government, territories, and Indian tribes to improve the provision of drug treatment to offenders in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities during the period of incarceration and through the completion of parole or other court supervision after release into the community. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to implement or expand offender treatment programs for re-entering offenders with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Al Roddy
Technical Application Support 202-353-1881 Email:Al.Roddy@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 53860 Full Announcement-1 -> 10secondchancesamhsol.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Al Roddy Technical Application Support 202-353-1881 Email: Al.Roddy@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.812 | BJA-2010-2702 | Units or components of state government agencies serving adult offenders | PKG00018105 | Apr 19, 2010 | Jun 03, 2010 | View |
| 16.812 | BJA-2010-2703 | Units or components of county or city government agencies serving adult offenders | PKG00018106 | Apr 19, 2010 | Jun 03, 2010 | View |
| 16.812 | BJA-2010-2704 | Federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native tribes and/or tribal organizations serving adul | PKG00018107 | Apr 19, 2010 | Jun 03, 2010 | View |
| 16.812 | BJA-2010-2705 | Units or components of state government agencies serving juvenile offenders | PKG00018108 | Apr 19, 2010 | Jun 03, 2010 | View |
| 16.812 | BJA-2010-2706 | Units or components of county or city government agencies serving juvenile offenders | PKG00018109 | Apr 19, 2010 | Jun 03, 2010 | View |
| 16.812 | BJA-2010-2707 | Federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native tribes and/or tribal organizations serving juve | PKG00018110 | Apr 19, 2010 | Jun 03, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53860 SF424-2.0.pdf
53860 SF424B-1.1.pdf
53860 Budget-1.1.pdf
53860 Other-1.1.pdf
53860 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
53860 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
53860 SF424-2.0.pdf
53860 SF424B-1.1.pdf
53860 Budget-1.1.pdf
53860 Other-1.1.pdf
53860 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
53860 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
53860 SF424-2.0.pdf
53860 SF424B-1.1.pdf
53860 Budget-1.1.pdf
53860 Other-1.1.pdf
53860 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
53860 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
53860 SF424-2.0.pdf
53860 SF424B-1.1.pdf
53860 Budget-1.1.pdf
53860 Other-1.1.pdf
53860 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
53860 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 5
Mandatory forms
53860 SF424-2.0.pdf
53860 SF424B-1.1.pdf
53860 Budget-1.1.pdf
53860 Other-1.1.pdf
53860 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
53860 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 6
Mandatory forms
53860 SF424-2.0.pdf
53860 SF424B-1.1.pdf
53860 Budget-1.1.pdf
53860 Other-1.1.pdf
53860 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
53860 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf