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BJA FY 20 Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism Reduction Strategies (CAREERRS) Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2020-17104

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $900K

Total Program Funding

$4.0M

Expected Awards

8

Deadline

April 27, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 20 Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism Reduction Strategies (CAREERRS) Program. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism Strategies (CAREERRS) Program, a Second Chance Act program, is designed to help communities establish education, vocation, and job training programs in their correctional systems that address employment challenges facing... up to $900,000 per award; $4,000,000 total program funding; ~8 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, City/township governments, State governments, County governments (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •Deadline: 2020-04-27

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism Strategies (CAREERRS) Program, a Second Chance Act program, is designed to help communities establish education, vocation, and job training programs in their correctional systems that address employment challenges facing incarcerated youth and adults re-entering those communities and the workforce.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsState GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$900K
Total Program Funding
$4.0M
Expected Number of Awards
8
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 27, 2020
Application Deadline: April 27, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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