BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (16.812)
Posted 21 Sept 2026 · 29 days left
In plain terms
The US Bureau of Justice Assistance funds US nonprofits and tribal governments to provide mentoring and transitional services for people returning from prison to their communities, with grants up to 1 million US dollars. Applications in English are due by 30 October 2026.
A generated summary of the donor's text; the original wording is below.
Summary
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program. This opportunity will support community-based organizations and tribal governments to provide mentoring and transitional services for people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities and who are assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism. Services may be provided pre-and/or post-release.
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Who can apply
- ngo_cso
- government
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education