OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program
OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is offered by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention . Max award: $750,000. Applications close on Nov 2, 2026.
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2026-172751 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $12,440,720 |
| Expected awards | 16 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), State governments, County governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Category | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
Summary (excerpt)
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. This opportunity will support states, units of local government, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and community-based organizations to provide (1) comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth before, during, and after release from confinement, and (2) support transitional services to assist youth…
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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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