Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2017 11540
The BJA FY 17 Second Chance Act Reentry and Mentoring Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), designed to support reentry and mentoring services for people leaving incarceration and returning to the community. It is grounded in the Second Chance Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-199), which was created in response to the large and steady flow of adults and juveniles transitioning out of prisons, jails, and juvenile residential facilities. The central idea behind this funding is that reentry is not just a corrections issue; it is a community safety and stability issue, because most incarcerated individuals will eventually be released and will need realistic pathways to reintegrate successfully.
The program emphasizes the scale and urgency of reentry needs nationwide, noting that more than 2.2 million people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons, with millions more cycling through local and tribal jail systems each year. With approximately 95 percent of incarcerated individuals expected to return to their communities at some point, the grant focuses on improving the odds that people reentering society can access supports that reduce recidivism and promote long-term, law-abiding stability. In practical terms, this means supporting structured reentry approaches that help people transition from confinement to community life in ways that protect public safety and strengthen community well-being.
A major focus of this opportunity is the unique complexity of reentry for members of Native American tribes. Tribal citizens may return to their communities from a wide range of detention settings, including federal facilities, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) facilities, and state, local, or tribal institutions. That cross-jurisdiction reality can complicate coordination, continuity of care, supervision, service access, and information-sharing. This grant opportunity recognizes that tribal reentry efforts often require navigating multiple systems and building coordinated relationships among agencies and providers so that individuals do not fall through gaps created by overlapping authority or fragmented services.
Eligible applicants for this funding include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The program is listed under CFDA number 16.812 and falls within the Law, Justice, and Legal Services funding activity category. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity was posted on May 17, 2017, with an original closing date of July 5, 2017.
In terms of available funding, the award ceiling is up to $1,000,000 per award, and BJA anticipated making about 10 awards under this solicitation. Overall, the grant’s purpose is to help communities and tribal governments implement or strengthen reentry and mentoring strategies so that individuals leaving custody can better reconnect with family and community supports, access services, and pursue stable, lawful lives, ultimately improving reentry outcomes while advancing public safety.Apply for BJA 2017 11540
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BJA FY 17 Second Chance Act Reentry and Mentoring Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.812.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 05, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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