Assistance Listing 16.831
Children of Incarcerated Parents
Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs
Assistance Listing 16.831, “Children of Incarcerated Parents,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides cooperative agreement and grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 11 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
Program goal(s) name: Assist states and localities in developing or expanding services that meet the needs of incarcerated parents and their children. Program goal(s) description: Reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, reduce recidivism, and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family and community members. Program objective(s) name: Provide services to support incarcerated parents and their children. Program objective description: Provide staffing, equipment, tools, and other resources to create child-friendly spaces; provide services, such as counseling and mentorship, that reduce recidivism rates and improve parental reconnection with their minor children; and implement policies that improve visitation and caregiver engagement.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.831
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Award amounts vary according to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.831. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.831
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.831?
16.831 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Children of Incarcerated Parents.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.831?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.