Apply Now: Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program (US)

Deadline: 30-Oct-2026

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program, supporting community-based organizations and tribal governments that provide mentoring and transitional services to people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities. The program targets individuals assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism, with services that may be delivered pre- and/or post-release. The application deadline is 30 October 2026. This NOFO supports community-based organizations and tribal governments to deliver community-based reentry services. The program is designed to help people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities who have been assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism. Services supported under this opportunity include mentoring and transitional services, which may be provided pre-release and/or post-release. The source does not specify additional benefits beyond the grant funding and reentry service support described in the opportunity summary.

Eligible applicants include:

Additional eligibility details are not specified in the provided excerpt beyond the categories above. The source does not list other exclusions or required applicant qualifications. The opportunity supports community-based reentry activities focused on: For eligible organizations and federally recognized tribal governments, this opportunity provides grant funding to strengthen community reentry supports for people transitioning from adult correctional settings. By emphasizing mentoring and transitional services for individuals at moderate to high risk of recidivism, the program aligns funding with practical interventions that can be delivered before and after release. If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the Grants.gov record lists the following contact: What is the funding opportunity number for this grant? The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2026-172717. Who offers this grant opportunity? It is offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice. What is the grant funding range? The source lists a grant size of $500,000 to $1 million, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. What is the application deadline? The application deadline shown on the Grants.gov record is 30-Oct-2026. Which organizations are eligible to apply? Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and nonprofits without IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Is cost sharing or matching required? No. The source explicitly states Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No. Where can I find the full NOFO instructions? Use the official BJA opportunity page: BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program (O-BJA-2026-172717). The provided excerpt does not include the complete application instructions. Eligible applicants should review the full BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program announcement on the official BJA page to confirm application requirements, submission instructions, and any additional eligibility or documentation details not included in the Grants.gov excerpt. Then, structure your proposed mentoring and transitional services to match the target population and the allowed pre- and/or post-release service approach described in the NOFO summary.