The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding to state, local, and tribal governments to enhance or implement evidence-based activities or services to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and address the treatment and recovery needs of people who are currently or formerly involved in the criminal justice system.
Donor Name: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/05/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000,000.00
Grant Duration: 48 months
Details:
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund units of local government and federally recognized Indian tribal governments to plan, implement, or expand effective reentry practices and service delivery systems within local correctional facility (nonprison) settings, including jails, and for incarcerated persons transitioning from these facilities to the community. This funding is available to support the development and provision of innovative evidence-based reentry programming and services that address individuals’ needs of individuals returning to the community from jail and that reduce recidivism for the local population. Services can be provided in a wide range of local correctional settings, including jails, halfway house, and in the community.
Smart Reentry: Expanding Jail Programs and Services is part of the Second Chance Act suite of programs in FY 2023. This year, a range of programs for states, local government units, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations are being competed, including: Community Reentry Community-based Reentry Incubator Initiative Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Improving Adult Reentry Education, and Employment Outcomes Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry Pay for Success Smart Supervision Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision and HOPE Institute OJJDP Children of Incarcerated Parents Program OJJDP Youth Reentry Program.
Goals
Improve jail reentry programs and services available to individuals who are incarcerated in jails and upon their return to the community. Services should begin prior to release from incarceration and continue throughout participants’ period of reentry.
Objectives
Articulate and implement a robust vision for jail reentry programs and services with intensive transitional supports including individualized case planning, evidence-based interventions, and increased collaboration with providers and other reentry stakeholders.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $5,000,000.00
- Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards: $1,000,000.00
Period of Performance Duration (Months)
48
Eligible Applicants
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- County governments
- Special district governments
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
