Announcement for 01/23/13
BJA Calls for Applicants to the Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring Grant Program
On January 22, 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance released the fiscal year 2013 solicitation for the Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring and Transitional Services for Successful Reentry Program. Nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Indian tribes are invited to apply to receive up to $300,000 over a two-year period to provide mentoring and transitional services to individuals returning from prison or jail. Awards will be made in two categories: mentoring programs for adult offenders generally and mentoring programs that focus on adult offenders who are parents, particularly those who are non-custodial parents. Applicants may apply under Category 1 or Category 2, but not both. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 21, 2013. To download a PDF of the solicitation, click here.
On February 20, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Council of State Governments Justice Center will host a webinar to assist organizations with the application process. To register for the webinar, click here.