Consider recommendations relating to Bureau of Justice Assistance grant funding opportunity for Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative.

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This document outlines a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding a grant application for the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative. The Office of Diversion and Reentry Services submitted a grant application for $1,250,000 to support reentry services for justice-involved individuals. The recommendation includes ratifying the grant application and delegating authority to negotiate and execute an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The action is expected to have no fiscal impact on the County General Fund.

Key points

• The document is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Javier Aguirre, Director of Diversion and Reentry Services.
• The subject is the BJA FY25 SCA Pay for Success Initiative.
• The recommended action includes ratifying a grant application for $1,250,000 and approving delegation of authority to negotiate an agreement.
• The grant funding period is from summer 2026 through fall 2031.
• Approval would have no net fiscal impact on the County General Fund.
• The grant does not require local cost sharing or match.
• The Office of Justice Programs announced the grant opportunity on March 19, 2026.
• The document includes a child impact, senior impact, and sustainability implications section, all stating no/neutral impact.

Limitations

• The document appears to be a draft as it includes placeholders and lacks final approval details.
• The document does not specify the exact date of the Board of Supervisors meeting for ratification.
• The fiscal implications section mentions future actions that depend on grant approval but does not provide specific details.

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The BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative is a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at reducing recidivism through performance-based contracting. The total funding available is $6,250,000, with categories for reentry services and housing. Applications are due by April 27, 2026, for Grants.gov and May 4, 2026, for JustGrants. Eligible applicants include government entities and public housing organizations. The initiative emphasizes the importance of measurable outcomes and collaboration between government and service providers.

Key points

• Total funding available: $6,250,000.
• Categories include: Category 1 for reentry services (up to $1,250,000) and Category 2 for reentry housing (up to $1,000,000).
• Application deadlines: April 27, 2026, for Grants.gov; May 4, 2026, for JustGrants.
• Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments, as well as public housing organizations.
• Focus on performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to reduce recidivism.

Limitations

• The text appears to be truncated, missing additional details about the program and eligibility.

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