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BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program

Posted Sep 21, 2026·open

AGENCY

USDOJ-OJP-BJA

PROGRAM

Discretionary

AMOUNT

$0 – $1.0M

CLOSES

Oct 30, 2026

Description

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.

Eligibility

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

Contact

Bureau of Justice Assistance

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

202-514-9354

Additional details

Funding instrument
Grant
Cost sharing required
No

Opportunity number: O-BJA-2026-172717

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