Reentry Program: Grant\funding opportunities

U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Releases SCA Adult Demonstration and Adult Mentoring Solicitations Second Chance Act Two-phase Adult Reentry Demonstration Program The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently released the FY2014 solicitation for the Second Chance Act Two-phase Adult Reentry Demonstration Program. These grants will provide up to $750,000 to help state and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes plan and implement programs and strategies to reduce recidivism and ensure the safe and successful reentry of adults released from prisons and jails. Successful applicants will be required to complete two phases of work: a project-planning phase and, after BJA approval, a project-implementation phase. The initial award period will be 24 months, with the possibility of no-penalty extensions that will allow for the completion of both the planning and implementation phases. Up to six months of the total project period can be used to complete the planning process, with the remaining months used for implementing the project. To download this solicitation, click here.   Deadline: June 2, 2014 With funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Reentry Resource Center will host a webinar for organizations responding to this solicitation. In this webinar, officials from BJA will explain the grant program and application process. Date: April 25, 2014 Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET To register for this webinar, click here. _________________________________ Second Chance Act Comprehensive Community-based Adult Reentry Program Utilizing Mentors The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance recently released the FY2014 solicitation for the Second Chance Comprehensive Community-based Adult Reentry Program Utilizing Mentors. These grants will award up to $1,000,000 over a three-year period to organizations that provide a comprehensive range of services, including mentoring, to individuals returning from prison or jail. Nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit organizations) with a history of providing evidence-based reentry services are encouraged to apply. Applicants must commit to serving at least 250 participants over the three-year grant period. To download this solicitation, click here. Deadline: June 2, 2014 With funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Reentry Resource Center will host a webinar for organizations responding to this solicitation. In this webinar, officials from BJA will explain the grant program and application process. Date: April 22, 2014 Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET To register for this webinar, click here.