FY25 Invited to Apply – Medicaid and Corrections Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for applicants who received an official BJA invitation letter. Only The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. is eligible to apply at this time.
The program supports correctional institutions implementing operational and system changes for reentry services. Activities include technical training, system improvements, and facilitation of successful community reintegration.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This is a highly specialized opportunity focused on justice and health outcomes for individuals returning from incarceration.
This grant is for applicants who received an official BJA invitation letter. Only The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. is eligible to apply at this time.
The program supports correctional institutions implementing operational and system changes for reentry services. Activities include technical training, system improvements, and facilitation of successful community reintegration.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This is a highly specialized opportunity focused on justice and health outcomes for individuals returning from incarceration.
Program description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2025 Invited to Apply – Medicaid and Corrections Program. This opportunity seeks to support highly specialized technical training to correctional institutions to implement operational and system changes to improve justice and health outcomes for reentering individuals.
This program focuses on reentry services to strengthen safety within correctional institutions, facilitate successful returns to communities from incarceration, and ensure cost savings to the American taxpayer. The program will provide direct support to jails and prisons, host stakeholder listening sessions, and develop technical resources.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for applicants who received an official BJA invitation letter. Only The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. is eligible to apply at this time.
The program supports correctional institutions implementing operational and system changes for reentry services. Activities include technical training, system improvements, and facilitation of successful community reintegration.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This is a highly specialized opportunity focused on justice and health outcomes for individuals returning from incarceration.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Official BJA invitation letter
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Partnerships and letters of support from correctional institutions
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.812 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$27,633,837
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$7,300,000
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$6,543,386
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$6,150,000
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$5,474,583
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$5,200,000
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$4,976,276
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$4,500,000
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $46.9M
- KY 9 awards $29.3M
- VA 4 awards $14.8M
- LA 6 awards $8.0M
- PA 5 awards $7.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.812). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $51,326,073 | |
| 2025 | $35,408,289 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only applicants who received an official invitation letter from BJA. The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. is the currently eligible applicant.
What is the funding range for this award?
The award amount is $500,307. Specific variation by applicant is not specified in the funding opportunity.
What activities does this grant support?
Technical training for correctional institutions, operational system changes, reentry services, stakeholder engagement, and resource development.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is June 10, 2026, a fixed deadline.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Secure your official BJA invitation letter before beginning the application. Ineligible applicants cannot submit.
- Focus your proposal on concrete operational and system changes for correctional institutions. Vague plans will not be competitive.
- Emphasize health and justice outcomes for reentering individuals. Align all activities with improved community reintegration.
- Demonstrate partnerships with correctional facilities and reentry service providers. Collaboration strengthens competitiveness.
- Budget for technical training delivery and resource development. Document how costs directly support institutional capacity building.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants without an official invitation letter waste effort applying. Only invited organizations are eligible.
Proposals lacking specific operational changes or measurable outcomes for reentry services are rejected. Vague goals don't demonstrate impact.
Failure to show partnerships with correctional institutions or reentry providers weakens competitiveness. Isolation from stakeholders is a major weakness.
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