Applications Due: October 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET

This program is designed to assist state, local, and tribal governments enter into outcomes-based contracts to reduce recidivism and homelessness (as measured through the number of nights housed in permanent supportive housing and reduction in number of nights in emergency facilities). Contracted services include “reentry services which are tailored to individuals leaving incarceration who are at moderate to high risk for recidivism in the community and services available to individuals living in permanent supportive housing units.” (p. 5)

Helpful resources

• NLADA and the Justice in Government Project released a research newsletter this month on how legal aid reduces recidivism and facilitates successful reentry. Read it here.
• The Urban Institute has a guide, which includes reviews of legislation and lessons learned, on using Pay for Success models in criminal justice projects, linked here.

Grant information

Funding Title: BJA FY 19 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative: Outcomes-based Contracting To Lower Recidivism and Homelessness

Agency Name: Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance

Funding Opportunity Number: BJA-2019-16890

Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Target Population: Individuals leaving incarceration who are at moderate to high risk for recidivism in the community and services available to individuals living in permanent supportive housing units.

Express Language for Legal Aid: No, however legal aid can potentially subgrant or contract services. If legal aid has demonstrated that it reduces recidivism and homelessness (see link above in “Helpful resources” for studies showing that it does), legal aid is eligible. Contact your state or local government and other organizations in your area for more information and to see if they are applying.

Expected Number of Awards: 4

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000

Award Ceiling: $2,200,000

Award Floor: $2,000,000

How to Apply: Apply through Grants.gov

Current Closing Date for Applications: by October 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Eligible Applicants: State governments, county governments, city or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), and special district governments.

For more information:

Link to Full Announcement: Link

Contact Information: For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035, at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/support.html, or at support@grants.gov.

Categories: Department of Justice, Employment, Government Organizations, Native American Tribes or Tribal Organizations, Reentry, Subgrant Possibilities