State Criminal Alien Assistance Program

 

The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) is a payment program designed to provide federal assistance to states and localities that incur costs for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens who are being held as a result of state and/or local convictions. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) administers this program in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services branches.

Active 16.606 Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice C - Direct Payments For Specified Use Not applicable. Public Law 116-6, 8 U.S.C. 1231 (i)
28 U.S.C. 530C(a)
The FY 2019 program is authorized by 8 U.S.C. § 1231(i) and the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2019 (Public Law 116-6). See also 28 U.S.C. § 530C(a). Eligible applicants include States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and localities or local jurisdictions exercising authority with respect to the incarceration of an undocumented criminal alien. This covers state prison facilities and local jails, whether operated by counties or cities. Applicants are generally States and units of local government. Note: Only one application is accepted from each separate political division (i.e., State, county, city). States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and localities or local jurisdictions. Applicants who are seeking funding must complete an electronic application form via the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS). Inmate data, including the proper inmate identifiers, will either be manually key-stroked into the on-line application system, or submitted on-line by electronically attaching the applicable portions of the applicant's inmate databases. The authorized official certifies compliance with all SCAAP requirements, including that the applicant has been authorized by the Chief Executive Officer of the applicable unit of government; the inmate identifiers required have been submitted to BJA in the proper format(s) for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) verification within the prescribed deadlines; all inmates counted by the applicant have been convicted of either a felony or two misdemeanor offenses under the applicant's law; and, only salary costs for corrections officers were included in the Total Salary Costs. By certifying on-line, the authorizing signing official is also assuring that all federal certifications and assurances are being met. The certification and assurance forms (Assurances, OJP Form 4000/3 and Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, OJP Form 4061/6) are provided on-line to allow applicants to review and accept them electronically. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. SCAAP applications are administered via the Office of Justice Programs Internet-based Grants Management System. Inmate data, including the proper inmate identifiers, may either be manually key-stroked into the on-line application system, or submitted on-line by electronically attaching the applicable portions of their inmate databases. Awards are announced after the ICE inmate verification process is done. Technical assistance is available to applicants for preparation of the on-line application process by calling the OJP Grants Management System Hotline at 1-888-549-9901. The final payment process requires that all applications and all data be fully processed and verified before any payments are made. Inmate data will be verified by the ICE, who will attempt to match the inmate data records provided to records in its databases to obtain the maximum number of confirmed matches. These matches are expected to include three categories: 1) those positively identified (matched) as qualifying undocumented criminal aliens; 2) those unknowns and 3) those positively identified as non- criminal aliens. Applicants will be given credit for a percentage of inmates whose eligibility cannot be determined through positive identification or "match," but have valid foreign countries of birth. Payments will be based on the days of incarceration for the verified number of aliens incarcerated by each applicant. Payments are granted by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice. The payment must be accepted on-line and the acceptance will effect a simultaneous assurance of compliance with conditions. Acceptance of the payment on-line initiates the automatic electronic transfer of funds from OJP to the recipient. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Contact BJA at SCAAP@usdoj.gov Not applicable. Applications may be submitted annually, subject to availability of funding. Not applicable. The Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162, Title XI) included the following requirement regarding the use of SCAAP funds: "Amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in paragraph (5) that are distributed to a State or political subdivision of a State, including a municipality, may be used only for correctional purposes." All funds must be used for correctional purposes only. To be eligible for reporting, inmates must have been convicted of a felony or second misdemeanor for violations of state or local law, and housed in the applicant's state or local correctional facility for 4 or more consecutive days during the reporting period. Once a person meets these criteria, all pre-trial and post-conviction time served may be included in the application. Salary information reported in the SCAAP application must reflect the total salaries and wages paid to full and part-time correctional officers and others who meet the SCAAP definition. See the SCAAP Guidelines at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/ Not applicable. Not applicable. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, a copy of the inmate records submission, and all other records pertinent to a grant shall be retained for a period of at least three (3) years following the closeout of the grant. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. SCAAP awards are usually obligated and announced by the end of September and released for drawdown by mid-October. There are no restrictions placed on the time permitted to spend the money awarded because SCAAP funds are considered no year funds. SCAAP funds must be used for correctional purposes only. Jurisdictions receiving SCAAP awards will be asked to report the projected use of these funds at the time the award is accepted. SCAAP payments are calculated simultaneously, with applicants receiving a prorated payment based on the appropriation; costs submitted, and inmates as determined by DHS. All SCAAP payments are made electronically to the applicant's bank account of record identified during the application process. Please use the jurisdiction's EIN (tax identification) and vendor number when applying for SCAAP funds. Once SCAAP data has been validated and analyzed, applicants will receive e-mail notification that awards are ready for online acceptance and drawdown. Formal acceptance of an award via GMS is necessary for the electronic transfer of funds into the applicant’s bank account of record. Applicants have 45 calendar days to accept awards through GMS once notice is provided. SCAAP payments must go to the jurisdictions’ general fund. None/Not specified. Joseph Husted
U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs,
Bureau of Justice Assistance
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531 US
SCAAP@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-353-4411 http://www.bja.gov 15-0404-0-1-754 (Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 18$540,000.00; FY 19 est $243,500,000.00; FY 20 est $0.00; - Contact Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding information or see the SCAAP Guidelines at https://www.bja.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?Program_ID=86. Solicitation guidelines are posted on the Office of Justice Programs web site at https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm. For additional guidance reference the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide (https://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/index.htm) and Post award Instructions (https://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/index.htm). Applicable administrative requirements and Department of Justice regulations applicable to specific types of grantees can be found in title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R.). Not applicable.