Synopsis

This NOFO supports state, local, and Tribal governments to implement comprehensive and collaborative reentry strategies to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for adults leaving prison, jail, or supervision, and 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). Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
Response Date	Mar 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Feb 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	1,000,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), City or township governments, County governments, Special district governments, State governments
Additional Info on Eligibility:	Other units of local government

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of Justice Assistance
Link to Additional Information:	https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172494
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-514-9354

CFDA Program(s)

• 16.812: Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative