BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program
BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Max award: $1,000,000. Applications close on Oct 30, 2026.
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172717 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Closes | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | Not specified |
| Expected awards | Not specified |
| Who can apply | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
Summary (excerpt)
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.…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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