Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative (16.812)

Program

16.812 Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Bureau Of Justice Assistance

Authorization

Second Chance Act of 2007 (H.R. 1593/S. 1060).

Program Number

16.812

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To facilitate inmates� successful reintegration into society.

Types of Assistance

Cooperative Agreements

Uses and Use Restrictions

The Second Chance Act of 2007 (H.R. 1593/S. 1060) provides a comprehensive response to the increasing number of people who are released from prison and jail and returning to communities. There are currently over 2.3 million individuals serving time in our federal and state prisons, and millions of people cycling through local jails every year. Ninety-five percent of all prisoners incarcerated today will eventually be released and will return to communities. The Second Chance Act will help ensure the transition individuals make from prison or jail to the community is safe and successful. Section 101 of the Act provides (1) grants to state and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes that may be used for demonstration projects to promote the safe and successful reintegration into the community of individuals who have been incarcerated, and (2) a National Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Resource Center.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

None

Beneficiary Eligibility

None

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

The standard application form (SF-424), as furnished by the federal agency in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The standard application forms, as furnished by the federal agency and required by the Common Rule, must be used for this program. This program is also subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. All applications must be submitted electronically via the Office of Justice Programs� Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov). Applications or supplemental materials received by facsimile or postal mail will not be accepted.

Award Procedure

Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General, letters and an award package are sent to the grantee. One copy of the grant award must be signed by a duly authorized representative and returned to BJA.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Varies.

Appeals

See 28 C.F.R. Part 18.

Renewals

Continuation grants are renewable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching Requirements: Match is required for the state and local grants.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Contingent upon program goals and objectives, generally 12-18 months. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Please contact the program office for more information.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Unless otherwise specified in the award�s special conditions, financial reports are due quarterly and progress reports are due semi-annually; in some cases, evaluation reports may be required. Please see above. As specified in the solicitation, performance measures are required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Payments and transactions are subject to audits by the Government Accountability Office, Department of Justice�s Office of the Inspector General, state or local government auditors, and auditors from independent public accounting firms. Jurisdictions must follow their local policies and procedures, including maintenance of reliable and accurate accounting systems, record keeping, and systems of internal control. All organizations that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in any fiscal year must have a single audit for that year in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133, as amended, unless the audit condition on the award says otherwise. These audits are due to the cognizant federal agency not later than 9 months after the end of the grantee�s fiscal year. Performance Measures: To assist in fulfilling the Department�s responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, applicants who receive funding under this solicitation must provide data that measures the results of their work.

Records

Recipients of federal funds are expected to retain documentation supporting all program transactions for at least 3 years after the closure of audit reports related to such funding. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all related issues, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

15-0401-0-1-754.

Obligations

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 not reported.; FY 09 est $15,000,000; FY 10 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Varies. In FY 2009, awards to state and locals are expected to be up to $500,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Office of Justice Programs� Financial Guide 2008 (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/financialguide/index.htm) and Postaward Instructions (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/pdfs/post_award_instructions.pdf) are applicable.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

BJA Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, District of Columbia 20351 Phone: 202-616-6500 or 1-866- 859-2647

Web Site Address

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Please contact the program office for more information.