The Second Chance Act (SCA) Community-based Reentry Program supports organizations and tribal governments providing comprehensive reentry services to individuals who have been incarcerated.
Donor Name: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
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.
This solicitation is part of BJA’s suite of SCA programs. In FY 2024, a range of programs for states, local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments is being competed, including:
- Community-based Reentry Incubator Program
- Community Supervision Strategies
- Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry
- Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes Program
- Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry Program
- Pay for Success
- Smart Reentry
- Smart Supervision
Goals
The goal of this program is to strengthen communities by improving reentry outcomes for individuals who have been incarcerated and reducing recidivism.
Objectives
Objectives for this program are to:
- Develop comprehensive individualized case management plans that directly address criminogenic risks and needs, as identified by validated assessments/tools, and deliver or facilitate services in a manner consistent with participants’ learning styles and abilities.
- Demonstrate increased collaborations between community-based organizations and corrections, community supervision, law enforcement, and other local reentry stakeholders
Funding Information
- Anticipated Total Amount to Be Awarded Under This Solicitation: $9,750,000
- Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount per Award: Up to $750,000
Period of Performance
36 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
