Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcome

Adler University will deliver a baccalaureate (B.A.) in Applied Psychology degree program in an online format to incarcerated students at Big Muddy River Correctional Facility in Ina, IL. This program includes major and elective coursework leading to the conferral of a B.A. degree in applied psychology. The program includes 60 credits, or 20 courses, all delivered online. Each course includes weekly synchronous sessions to promote engagement. This program includes a minimum of 4 face-to-face advising sessions, conducted at regular intervals throughout the program. During these advising sessions, faculty and advisors serving the program cover topics such as career goals with the students, emphasizing practical applications of content being covered in the degree program.

34 USC § 10741 34 USC § 60511 ALN # 16.812 https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/O-BJA-2022-171284.pdf

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Implement or expand educational and vocational programs for incarcerated adults that result in improved educational outcomes, as measured by literacy attainment, high school equivalence, high school and higher education diplomas, certifications, and other credentials. Demonstrate increased collaboration between educational providers and corrections, community supervision providers, and other reentry stakeholders.

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Pre-Award Costs. Pre-award costs are authorized in accordance with 2 CFR 200.209. Pre-award costs are those incurred from the beginning of the period of performance of the grant until the execution of this grant agreement and must be in accordance with the final approved program budget. ICJIA has the right to review supporting documentation for all pre-award costs that are submitted for reimbursement on a financial report from grantees. Costs that are not in accordance with the final approved budget (necessary, reasonable, allowable, and allocable) shall be disallowed. Site Visits. Grantee shall permit agents of Grantor to enter the premises of Grantee to observe the operation of Grantee’s program. Grantor shall give Grantee reasonable notice of intent to enter for observing and such observation shall not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of Grantee in providing services. Grantee shall not enter into a contract, sub-grant, or sub-contract unless the contractor, sub-grantee, or sub-contractor agrees to permit agents of Grantor to enter the premises of the contractor, sub-grantee, or sub-contractor to observe the operation of contractor, sub-grantee, or sub-contractor’s program. Grantor shall give the contractor, sub-grantee, or sub-contractor reasonable notice of intent to enter for the purpose of observing and such observation shall not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of the contractor, sub-grantee, or sub-contractor in providing services.

Government Organizations;

Only those organizations that are listed in the proposal to Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) will be funded.

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Direct Payments for Specific Use

Public Safety

Active SAM.gov registration, UEI, and Completion of ICQ

Registered and in Good Standing through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal

Direct funding for programming of a Reentry education program to Adler University.

Direct funding for programming of a Reentry education program to Adler University.

Direct funding for programming of a Reentry education program to Adler University.

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Additional funding may be awarded after the initial funding period, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Total funding for the grant program will not exceed 36 months.

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These funds are to be utilized to increase employment opportunities for incarcerated individuals

Submit program reports Submit financial status reports Submit timekeeping certifications Submit closeout financial status report, property inventory, and closeout program report

Recipients must submit an annual audit report in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Requirements. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if audit reports are delinquent.

In addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the approved project proposal and budget, agencies selected for funding must comply with applicable grant terms and conditions and other legal requirements, including GATA, and the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide.

FFY22 (15PBJA-22-GG-04621-SCAX) $899,915

$899,915

$264,100-$899,915

Expected outcomes are improved career opportunities for incarcerated individuals upon their release, which will lead to reduced recidivism rates in Illinois.

Award recipients and subrecipients (including recipients or subrecipients that are pass-through entities) must, as described in the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as set out at 2 C.F.R. 200.303, comply with standards for financial and program management. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information.

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17 N. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60602

https://www.adler.edu/

546-00-2115 Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI)

Modified Therapeutic Community for Offenders with Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse (MICA) Disorders https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/ratedprograms/90 https://crimesolutions.ojp.gov/ratedpractices/69#:~:text=There%20are%20diverse%20types%20of,offenders%2C%20and%20programs%20targeting%20females.

FY 2023 : $296,640
FY 2024 : $296,640
FY 2025 : $296,635