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BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
Posted Aug 13, 2026·open
AGENCY
USDOJ-OJP-BJA
PROGRAM
Discretionary
AMOUNT
$0 – $1.1M
CLOSES
Sep 24, 2026
Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments to implement comprehensive and collaborative reentry strategies to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities, and to establish or expand a program or service (“intervention”) to reduce recidivism. Interventions may address a variety of needs related to reentry as outlined in section 101, subsection (b) of the Second Chance Act (34 USC §10631 – Adult and juvenile offender state and local reentry demonstration projects).
Eligibility
City or township governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; State governments
Contact
Additional details
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Cost sharing required
- Yes
Opportunity number: O-BJA-2026-172673
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