Responding to the 2019 Second Chance Act Innovations in Supervision Initiative Solicitation

Tuesday May 14, 2019 - 02:00pm to 03:30pm UTC
Event Description: 

Hosted by the National Reentry Resource Center with funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

During this webinar, representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the National Reentry Resource Center will describe the fiscal year (FY) 2019 Second Chance Act Innovations in Supervision Initiative (ISI) grant program and application process. An FY2015 ISI grantee will also join to share their experience from the application process and offer suggestions on how to successfully prepare to apply for this grant. The goal of the FY2019 ISI grant program is to improve the capacity and effectiveness of community supervision agencies and the services they offer, with the goal of increasing probation and parole success rates and reducing the number of crimes committed by people who are under supervision. BJA expects to make up to 5 awards of up to $1,000,000 each, including up to $200,000 for the initial 6-month planning period.

Presenters will:

  • Provide an overview of the goals and objective of the ISI grant;
  • Discuss the components of a strong application;
  • Discuss common mistakes and lessons learned from previous applicants; and
  • Discuss expectations and deliverables of each grantee.
Location: 
22 Cortlandt St., Floor 22
New York, NY 10007
United States
Phone: (646) 383-5762
Event Cost Information
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$0.00
Free
Space Available: 
Online
Organizer Information
Event POC: 
Lahiz Tavarez
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Event POC Phone: 
6463835762
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