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.
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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.
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