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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

Bureau of Justice Assistance

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

202-514-9354

Additional details

Funding instrument
Grant
Cost sharing required
Yes

Opportunity number: O-BJA-2026-172673

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