2023 Title II Grant Program – Tribal

Portal ID:
28034
Status:
Closed
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:

Details

Purpose:

Funds from the Title II Grant program have been set aside for federally recognized tribal governments that serve tribal youth, which will be awarded through this Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

This grant will target the reduction of the overrepresentation of Tribal youth in contact with the juvenile justice system.

Description:

Funds from the Title II Grant program have been set aside for federally recognized tribal governments that serve tribal youth, which will be awarded through this Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

This grant will target the reduction of the overrepresentation of Tribal youth in contact with the juvenile justice system.

Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023. Applicants must ensure the proposal package is signed with a digital signature OR a wet blue ink signature that is then scanned with the completed proposal package. Please submit one (1) completed proposal package via email to: jj_grants@bscc.ca.gov.

Prospective applicants are invited – but not required – to attend a Bidders’ Conference. The purpose of the Title II Grant Program Tribal Bidders’ Conference is to answer technical questions from prospective bidders (applicants) and provide clarity on RFP instructions.  The Bidder's Conference will be held on May 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom

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• Meeting ID: 889 1330 9859 | Passcode: 339366

Applicants interested in applying for the Title II Grant Program Tribal are asked, but not required, to submit a non-binding letter indicating their intent to apply.

Services and programs proposed in response to this RFP must be designed to serve Tribal Youth who are at-risk and/or have been under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system and are under the age of 26.

Applicants for Title II Grant Program - Tribal funding must be a:
1. A federally recognized Indian tribe, as described by the Juvenile Justice Reauthorization Act3; Or
2. A Private nonprofit agency, organization, or institution designated by a federally recognized Indian tribe to implement the Title II grant program.

This Title II grant will fund:
1. Aftercare/Reentry
2. Alternatives to Detention and Placement
3. Community-Based Programs & Services
4. Diversion
5. Mentoring, Counseling & Training Programs
6. Job Training

Successful applicants will be funded for a three-year grant project service period commencing on October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2026, and a final evaluation period commencing on October 1, 2026, ending December 31, 2026. An additional three (3) months (October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026) will be included in the grant agreement for the sole purposes of:
• Finalizing and submitting a required Local Evaluation Report, and
• Finalizing and submitting any required financial audit.

The maximum amount of funding available is $350,000 annually. Applicants must apply for the same amount of funding for all three years (e.g., first year: $350,000, second year: $350,000, and third year: $350,000; totaling $1,050,000 for a three-year period). 

The Title II Grant Program Tribal does not require a match.

In addition to quarterly progress reports, projects selected for funding will be required to submit to the BSCC: (1) a Local Evaluation Plan (LEP), three months post-award, and,
(2) a Local Evaluation Report (LER), after the conclusion of the grant.

Disbursement of grant funds occurs on a reimbursement basis for costs incurred during a reporting period. 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Tribal Government

Applicants for Title II Grant Program - Tribal funding must be a:
1. A federally recognized Indian tribe, as described by the Juvenile Justice Reauthorization Act3; Or
2. A Private nonprofit agency, organization, or institution designated by a federally recognized Indian tribe to implement the Title II grant program.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
September 14, 2023
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
10/1/23-12/31/26

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
See Notes Below
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$1 – $1,050,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No

Available Funding Notes:

Successful applicants will be funded subject to California receiving federal Title II funding for the next (3) three years. Applicants must apply for the same amount of funding for all three years (e.g., first year: $350,000, second year: $350,000, and third year: $350,000; totaling $1,050,000 for a three-year period). The maximum amount of funding available is $350,000 annually.

The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • Federal

Funding Source Notes:

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act1 (JJDPA) is the federal statute that establishes the Title II Grant Program.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

Disbursement of grant funds occurs on a reimbursement basis for costs incurred during a reporting period. The State Controller’s Office (SCO) will issue the warrant (check) to the individual designated on the application form as the Financial Officer for the grant.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
1-916-445-5073, jj_grants@bscc.ca.gov