Opportunity Information: Apply for O BJS 2023 171646
The FY 2023 Survey of State Parole Agencies on Reentry Services opportunity is a U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary funding solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number O-BJS-2023-171646) that supports the collection of nationwide information about reentry services provided to adults supervised by state parole agencies. The central purpose is to produce reliable national- and state-level statistics on what kinds of supports people on parole actually receive, including treatment and behavioral health programming, housing assistance, education and employment-related services, and other reentry resources. The work is framed within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities around advancing civil rights and racial equity, improving access to justice, supporting victims and justice-involved individuals, strengthening public safety, addressing evolving threats, and building trust between communities and law enforcement.
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning BJS expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a fully hands-off grant. The performance period is 33 months, and the selected recipient will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the SSPARS project. That includes convening an expert panel and carrying out stakeholder engagement to ensure the survey content is practical, relevant, and aligned with field realities. It also includes developing the survey instrument, administering the survey to state parole agencies in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, conducting data cleaning to ensure high-quality and usable datasets, and delivering final data files along with the documentation needed for analysis and future use (for example, metadata, codebooks, and methodological notes).
The solicitation anticipates a single award with an award ceiling of $400,000. The funding activity category is Information and Statistics, and the associated CFDA number is 16.734, reflecting BJSs statistical mission. Eligible applicants are broad and include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses. The opportunity was created March 15, 2023, with an original application closing date of May 16, 2023.
In practical terms, the project is intended to help policymakers, practitioners, and researchers understand how parole agencies support reentry and where service gaps may exist across states. By standardizing the information collected and producing comparable statistics, SSPARS is designed to inform decision-making about program availability, service delivery, and equity in access to reentry supports for people under community supervision.Apply for O BJS 2023 171646
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 Survey of State Parole Agencies on Reentry Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.734.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2023. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2023 Survey of State Parole Agencies on Reentry Services (SSPARS) opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary funding solicitation to support the collection of nationwide information about reentry services provided to adults supervised by state parole agencies.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is O-BJS-2023-171646.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The central purpose is to produce reliable national- and state-level statistics on what kinds of reentry supports people on parole actually receive, including treatment and behavioral health programming, housing assistance, education and employment-related services, and other reentry resources.
What kinds of services and supports are covered by the survey?
The solicitation identifies supports such as treatment and behavioral health programming, housing assistance, education services, employment-related services, and other reentry resources provided to adults supervised by state parole agencies.
What geographic scope does the survey cover?
The selected recipient is expected to administer the survey to state parole agencies in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means BJS expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a fully hands-off grant.
How long is the performance period?
The performance period is 33 months.
How many awards does the solicitation anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Information and Statistics.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 16.734.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses.
What is meant by "full lifecycle" responsibility for the SSPARS project?
The selected recipient will be responsible for the end-to-end work of SSPARS, including convening an expert panel, conducting stakeholder engagement, developing the survey instrument, administering the survey, cleaning the data, and delivering final data files with documentation needed for analysis and future use.
What are the expected project activities and deliverables?
Expected activities and deliverables include: convening an expert panel; stakeholder engagement to ensure practical and relevant survey content; developing the survey instrument; administering the survey to state parole agencies nationwide; conducting data cleaning to produce high-quality datasets; and delivering final data files plus documentation such as metadata, codebooks, and methodological notes.
Why does the project include an expert panel and stakeholder engagement?
The solicitation frames these steps as a way to ensure the survey content is practical, relevant, and aligned with field realities.
Who is expected to use the information produced by this project?
The project is intended to help policymakers, practitioners, and researchers understand how parole agencies support reentry and where service gaps may exist across states.
How is SSPARS intended to support decision-making?
By standardizing the information collected and producing comparable statistics, SSPARS is designed to inform decision-making about program availability, service delivery, and equity in access to reentry supports for people under community supervision.
How does this solicitation align with OJP priorities?
The work is framed within OJP priorities that include advancing civil rights and racial equity, improving access to justice, supporting victims and justice-involved individuals, strengthening public safety, addressing evolving threats, and building trust between communities and law enforcement.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created March 15, 2023, with an original application closing date of May 16, 2023.
What population is the survey focused on?
The survey focuses on adults supervised by state parole agencies and the reentry services provided to them.
What is the practical outcome BJS is seeking from SSPARS?
BJS is seeking reliable national- and state-level statistics that describe the types of reentry supports people on parole actually receive, enabling comparisons across states and highlighting potential service gaps.
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