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BJA FY 20 Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2020-17110

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Award Range

$0 – $750K

Total Program Funding

$13.5M

Expected Awards

18

Deadline

May 4, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 20 Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Second Chance Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-199), reauthorized by the First Step Act of 2018, provides a comprehensive response to assist in the transition individuals make from prison, jail, or juvenile residential facilities to the community so that the transition is more successful and promotes... up to $750,000 per award; $13,500,000 total program funding; ~18 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • •Deadline: 2020-05-04

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The Second Chance Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-199), reauthorized by the First Step Act of 2018, provides a comprehensive response to assist in the transition individuals make from prison, jail, or juvenile residential facilities to the community so that the transition is more successful and promotes public safety. BJA is seeking applications to implement or expand on reentry programs that demonstrate strong partnerships with corrections, parole, probation, and other reentry service providers. These partnerships should develop comprehensive case management plans that directly address criminogenic risk and needs, as determined by validated criminogenic risk assessments, and include delivery or facilitation of services.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$750K
Total Program Funding
$13.5M
Expected Number of Awards
18
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 4, 2020
Application Deadline: May 4, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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