Opportunity Information: Apply for O OJJDP 2021 92004
The OJJDP FY 2021 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), focused on strengthening youth reentry efforts and reducing recidivism among moderate- to high-risk juvenile offenders returning to their communities after time in juvenile residential or correctional facilities. The program aligns with DOJ goals of lowering crime among people under community supervision, supporting the fair administration of justice, and improving public safety. A central theme of the opportunity is coordinated, cross-sector reentry planning, pushing applicants to build partnerships that connect state agencies and local governments with community-based and faith-based organizations so youth have consistent support both before release and after they return home.
The solicitation is organized into two funding categories: Category 1, the Youth Offender Reentry Program, and Category 2, the Community-Based Youth Reentry Program. While both categories share the same overall mission, they are framed to support reentry work at different implementation points and through different lead applicant structures, with an emphasis on collaboration and continuity of care. In general, the opportunity targets the practical barriers that commonly drive reoffending during reentry, such as gaps in services, weak coordination between facilities and community providers, and limited access to stabilizing supports like education, workforce preparation, mentoring, behavioral health services, family engagement, and pro-social community connections.
Key grant details include an award ceiling of $750,000 per award and an anticipated total of 13 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity area is classified under Law, Justice and Legal Services (CFDA 16.812). The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2021, with an original application deadline of June 15, 2021, under Funding Opportunity Number O-OJJDP-2021-92004. Because it is discretionary, awards are competitive and typically require applicants to describe a clear reentry model, demonstrate readiness and partner commitments, and explain how services will reduce recidivism and improve youth outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, counties, cities or townships, federally recognized tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. It also includes public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both nonprofit categories). The solicitation also notes that additional eligible entities may apply as described in the “Additional Information on Eligibility” section of the full announcement. Overall, the grant is designed to help communities and systems build stronger reentry pipelines that start inside juvenile facilities and continue after release, with the explicit goal of lowering reoffending and helping young people successfully transition back into school, work, family life, and community supports.Apply for O OJJDP 2021 92004
- The Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2021 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.812.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the OJJDP FY 2021 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). It is focused on strengthening youth reentry efforts and reducing recidivism for moderate- to high-risk juvenile offenders returning to their communities after time in juvenile residential or correctional facilities.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to reduce reoffending and improve outcomes for youth reentering the community by strengthening coordinated reentry planning, improving continuity of care from facilities to the community, and addressing common barriers that can lead to recidivism.
What DOJ goals does the program align with?
The opportunity aligns with DOJ goals of lowering crime among people under community supervision, supporting the fair administration of justice, and improving public safety.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program targets moderate- to high-risk juvenile offenders who are returning to their communities after being in juvenile residential or correctional facilities.
What is meant by "reentry" in this program?
Reentry refers to the transition process for youth moving from juvenile residential or correctional facilities back into the community, with supports that begin before release and continue after the youth returns home.
What is the central theme of the solicitation?
A central theme is coordinated, cross-sector reentry planning. Applicants are pushed to build partnerships that connect state agencies and local governments with community-based and faith-based organizations so youth have consistent support both before release and after returning home.
How is the solicitation structured?
The solicitation is organized into two funding categories: (1) Category 1, the Youth Offender Reentry Program, and (2) Category 2, the Community-Based Youth Reentry Program.
What is the difference between Category 1 and Category 2?
Both categories share the same overall mission, but they are framed to support reentry work at different implementation points and through different lead applicant structures. Both emphasize collaboration and continuity of care.
What kinds of challenges during reentry does the grant aim to address?
The opportunity targets practical barriers that commonly drive reoffending during reentry, including gaps in services, weak coordination between facilities and community providers, and limited access to stabilizing supports.
What types of supports are highlighted as important for reentry success?
Examples of stabilizing supports highlighted include education, workforce preparation, mentoring, behavioral health services, family engagement, and pro-social community connections.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $750,000 per award.
How many awards are anticipated?
The solicitation anticipates a total of 13 awards.
Is this a grant or another type of funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number and activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the CFDA number is 16.812.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is O-OJJDP-2021-92004.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 15, 2021.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. Because it is discretionary, awards are competitive.
What does OJJDP generally expect applicants to demonstrate?
Competitive applications typically describe a clear reentry model, demonstrate readiness and partner commitments, and explain how proposed services will reduce recidivism and improve youth outcomes.
Why is collaboration emphasized in this solicitation?
Collaboration is emphasized to improve coordination and continuity of support between juvenile facilities and community providers, so youth have consistent services before release and after returning home.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; counties; cities or townships; federally recognized tribal governments; and other tribal organizations. It also includes public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities and nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), excluding institutions of higher education in both nonprofit categories.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are included as eligible, with the stated exclusion that institutions of higher education are excluded in both nonprofit categories.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit categories?
No. The solicitation specifies that institutions of higher education are excluded in both nonprofit categories (501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status).
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed among eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included among eligible entities.
Does the solicitation mention any additional eligibility pathways?
Yes. It notes that additional eligible entities may apply as described in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full announcement.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for youth?
The grant is designed to lower reoffending and help young people successfully transition back into school, work, family life, and community supports.
What is meant by "continuity of care" in this context?
In this solicitation, continuity of care refers to coordinated planning and service delivery that starts inside juvenile facilities before release and continues after the youth returns to the community, reducing service gaps during transition.
What types of partners does the solicitation encourage applicants to include?
The solicitation encourages partnerships that connect state agencies and local governments with community-based and faith-based organizations to support youth consistently before and after release.
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