USDOJ: Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations, Due March 18

The Second Chance Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-199) provides a comprehensive response to the increasing number of people who are released from prison and jail and returning to communities. Projects must have these features:

1. Mentoring offenders during incarceration, through transition back to the community, and post-release.
2. Transitional services to assist in the reintegration of offenders into the community.
3. Training regarding offender and victims issues.
4. Mentor Training

Amount: $300,000. A match is not required but a 25% in-kind match is encouraged
Award: The award is for 24 months and applicants may be able to renew.
Due: March 18

USDOJ
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
FY 2010 Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations Grant
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