BJA FY25 Invited to Apply – Medicaid and Corrections Program | O BJA 2025 172628

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the name of this funding opportunity?

The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is titled "BJA FY25 Invited to Apply - Medicaid and Corrections Program."

What agency is offering this opportunity?

This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is O-BJA-2025-172628.

What type of award is this?

This award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That generally means BJA is expected to have an active role in guiding, coordinating, or collaborating on the work rather than providing a hands-off pass-through grant.

Is this an open competitive grant?

No. It is a targeted, invitation-only opportunity rather than an open competition.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is extremely limited. Only applicants that received an official invitation letter from BJA are permitted to apply.

Which organization will BJA accept an application from?

Applications will only be accepted from The Goodnation Foundation, Inc.

Can other organizations, states, counties, or correctional agencies apply?

No. Based on the listing, this is not a grant opportunity that other organizations, jurisdictions, or agencies can pursue unless they were specifically invited by BJA, and the listing states applications will only be accepted from The Goodnation Foundation, Inc.

What is the general focus or subject area of the opportunity?

The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The listing associates this opportunity with CFDA 16.812.

How is the opportunity type categorized?

It is categorized as an "Other" opportunity type in the listing.

What is the purpose of the Medicaid and Corrections Program described in this NOFO?

The purpose is to deliver highly specialized technical training and hands-on support to correctional institutions so they can make operational and system-level changes that improve both justice outcomes and health outcomes for people returning to the community after incarceration.

What outcomes is the program trying to improve?

The NOFO emphasizes reentry outcomes and continuity of care, including strengthening safety inside jails and prisons, improving the chances that individuals successfully transition back to their communities, and reducing unnecessary costs to taxpayers. It also describes goals such as reducing avoidable crises, recidivism, and downstream public spending.

What does the NOFO mean by a "central theme" of reentry?

In this context, reentry refers to supporting people leaving incarceration so that the transition back into the community is safer and more successful, including better coordination of services and continuity of care after release.

What kinds of support will the program provide to corrections agencies?

The NOFO describes practical implementation support focused on helping corrections agencies align policies, workflows, and systems with Medicaid-related considerations and reentry service delivery.

What are the core activities the program will support?

The NOFO highlights three core activity areas: (1) providing direct support to jails and prisons, (2) hosting stakeholder listening sessions, and (3) developing technical resources.

What does "direct support to jails and prisons" imply in this program?

It suggests on-the-ground technical assistance aimed at helping facilities change how they operate and how they coordinate with health and community partners in ways tied to Medicaid-related considerations and reentry service delivery.

What are stakeholder listening sessions and who are they intended to involve?

Stakeholder listening sessions are described as a way to gather input and surface implementation challenges and best practices. The NOFO indicates these sessions would involve corrections leaders, health and Medicaid stakeholders, community providers, and others involved in reentry.

What kinds of technical resources are expected to be developed?

The NOFO describes technical resources as guidance products that may include toolkits, templates, training curricula, process maps, implementation guides, or other materials that correctional agencies can use to replicate effective approaches.

How does Medicaid relate to the corrections and reentry focus described here?

Based on the listing, the program is oriented toward helping corrections agencies make operational and system-level changes that better align with Medicaid-related considerations and reentry service delivery, with the broader goal of improving continuity of care after incarceration.

What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?

The listed award ceiling is $500,307.

How many awards does BJA expect to make?

The posting includes an "ExpectedAwards:" field but does not provide a number in the source data. This can indicate a single intended award for an invited applicant or simply that the number was not populated in the summary fields.

When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on 2026-05-28.

What is the application closing date?

The original application closing date is 2026-06-10.

Is BJA expected to be actively involved during the project?

Yes, the cooperative agreement structure indicates BJA is likely to have an active role in guiding or collaborating on the work.

What kinds of institutions are the primary recipients of the technical assistance described?

The NOFO specifically mentions correctional institutions, including jails and prisons, as the recipients of direct support and implementation-focused assistance.

What is the overarching rationale described for this program?

The rationale described is that operational and system-level improvements in corrections, aligned with Medicaid-related considerations and reentry service delivery, can improve justice and health outcomes, support safer facilities and stronger reentry, and reduce avoidable costs to taxpayers.