Opportunity Information: Apply for 17CS10
The Transition From Jails to Community (TJC) - Technical Assistance opportunity is a Department of Justice program administered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) that focuses on strengthening how local jurisdictions help adults move successfully from jail back into the community. It builds on NIC's TJC Initiative that began in 2007, which was created to improve local reentry systems and public safety outcomes by supporting better planning, coordination, and service delivery for people leaving jail. The core idea behind the initiative is that jail reentry is uniquely difficult compared to prison reentry because jail stays are often short and unpredictable, individuals frequently have high and overlapping needs (behavioral health, substance use, housing instability, employment barriers, chronic health conditions, and more), and local agencies and community providers may not be well aligned on supervision, treatment, and continuity of care after release.
This particular funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 17CS10) is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would work closely with NIC and likely have ongoing collaboration, guidance, and shared responsibility for implementing the project rather than operating completely independently. The activity category is listed as "Other," which typically signals that the project is centered on specialized technical assistance, systems improvement support, or similar capacity-building work rather than direct service delivery alone. The program emphasizes evidence-based programming and coordinated reentry strategies intended to reduce recidivism, improve stability after release, and ultimately increase public safety.
The opportunity is rooted in the scale of the challenge: roughly 12 million adults cycle through about 3,000 local and community jails each year nationwide. Because so many people pass through jails and return quickly to the community, even small improvements in assessment, discharge planning, warm handoffs to community services, and interagency coordination can have large ripple effects. NIC highlights that reintegration problems are intensified by limited time to deliver programming inside jail, inconsistent access to records and assessments, and gaps between jail operations and community-based treatment or supervision resources. The TJC effort was previously implemented through targeted assistance to fourteen "learning sites," including two jurisdictions selected in response to California Assembly Bill 109, illustrating that the initiative has been used to help jurisdictions adapt to major policy and population shifts as well.
Key award details from the posting indicate a single expected award with an award ceiling of $199,000. The opportunity was created on July 31, 2017, with an original closing date of August 31, 2017. The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.603. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which commonly means NIC may consider applications from entities such as nonprofits, universities, technical assistance providers, or other qualified organizations capable of delivering training, coaching, and implementation support to jurisdictions.
Overall, the grant is aimed at advancing a more consistent national approach to jail-to-community transitions by helping jurisdictions implement coordinated, evidence-informed reentry practices. The intended result is not just better programming, but stronger systems: tighter coordination between jails, community supervision agencies, behavioral health and treatment providers, housing and workforce partners, and other local stakeholders so that people released from jail are more likely to connect with services quickly, comply with supervision conditions when applicable, and avoid returning to custody.Apply for 17CS10
- The Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transition From Jails to Community – Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.603.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2017. (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 $199,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Transition From Jails to Community (TJC) - Technical Assistance opportunity?
The Transition From Jails to Community (TJC) - Technical Assistance opportunity is a U.S. Department of Justice program administered by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It focuses on strengthening how local jurisdictions support adults transitioning successfully from jail back into the community.
What is the overall goal of the TJC program?
The goal is to improve local jail-to-community reentry systems and public safety outcomes by supporting better planning, coordination, and service delivery for people leaving jail. The program emphasizes coordinated, evidence-informed reentry strategies intended to reduce recidivism and improve post-release stability.
How does this opportunity connect to the original NIC TJC Initiative?
This opportunity builds on NIC's TJC Initiative that began in 2007. The initiative was created to improve local reentry systems through stronger coordination and continuity of care for individuals returning to the community after jail.
Why is jail reentry described as uniquely challenging compared to prison reentry?
According to the opportunity description, jail reentry is especially difficult because jail stays are often short and unpredictable, many individuals have high and overlapping needs (behavioral health, substance use, housing instability, employment barriers, chronic health conditions, and more), and local agencies and community providers may not be aligned on supervision, treatment, and continuity of care after release.
What kinds of needs does the program highlight for people leaving jail?
The program highlights overlapping needs that can include behavioral health needs, substance use issues, housing instability, employment barriers, chronic health conditions, and other challenges that can affect successful reintegration.
What type of funding mechanism is this award?
This funding opportunity is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means the awardee is expected to work closely with NIC and will likely have ongoing collaboration, guidance, and shared responsibility with NIC during project implementation rather than operating fully independently.
What does it mean that the activity category is listed as "Other"?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which typically signals the project is centered on specialized technical assistance, systems improvement support, or similar capacity-building work rather than direct service delivery alone.
Is this opportunity focused on direct services to individuals leaving jail?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is on technical assistance and systems improvement to help jurisdictions implement coordinated reentry practices, rather than being framed as a direct-service-only program.
What approaches does the program emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes evidence-based programming and coordinated reentry strategies, including improvements in assessment, discharge planning, warm handoffs to community services, and interagency coordination.
Why does NIC emphasize improving jail-to-community transitions at a national scale?
The posting notes that roughly 12 million adults cycle through about 3,000 local and community jails each year. Because many people return to the community quickly, even small improvements in coordination and planning can produce large ripple effects.
What types of system gaps does the opportunity identify?
The description points to challenges such as limited time to deliver programming inside jails, inconsistent access to records and assessments, and gaps between jail operations and community-based treatment or supervision resources.
What are "warm handoffs" in the context of this opportunity?
In the context described, warm handoffs refer to more effective connections from jail to community services at release, helping ensure continuity of care and quicker linkage to treatment, supervision, housing, workforce supports, or other services.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The posting indicates a single expected award.
What is the award ceiling for this funding opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $199,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number for this posting is 17CS10.
When was this opportunity created and when did it originally close?
The opportunity was created on July 31, 2017, and the original closing date was August 31, 2017.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.603.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. This commonly suggests NIC may consider applications from organizations such as nonprofits, universities, technical assistance providers, or other qualified entities capable of delivering training, coaching, and implementation support to jurisdictions.
What kinds of organizations might be a good fit based on the description?
Based on the focus on technical assistance and systems improvement, likely strong-fit applicants are entities experienced in training, coaching, cross-agency coordination, implementation support, and evidence-informed reentry practice development for local jurisdictions.
What jurisdictions or partners are expected to benefit from this work?
The intended impact centers on local jurisdictions and the partners involved in jail-to-community transitions, such as jails, community supervision agencies, behavioral health and treatment providers, housing partners, workforce partners, and other local stakeholders.
What prior implementation experience is mentioned for the TJC effort?
The description notes that TJC was previously implemented through targeted assistance to fourteen learning sites, including two jurisdictions selected in response to California Assembly Bill 109, showing the initiative has been used to help jurisdictions respond to policy and population shifts.
What outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The program aims to improve stability after release, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety by strengthening coordinated reentry systems and improving continuity of care and service connections after individuals leave jail.
What does the opportunity mean by "stronger systems"?
"Stronger systems" refers to tighter coordination across jails, community supervision agencies, behavioral health and treatment providers, housing and workforce partners, and other stakeholders so that people released from jail connect to services quickly, comply with supervision conditions when applicable, and avoid returning to custody.
How does this opportunity address the limited time available in jails?
The description emphasizes improving processes that can work within short and unpredictable jail stays, such as better assessment, discharge planning, and coordinated linkages to community services that can continue after release.
Does NIC expect coordination across agencies as part of the work?
Yes. The opportunity repeatedly emphasizes coordination and alignment between jail operations and community-based partners to support continuity of care and more consistent reentry practices.
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