BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.812 -- Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Last Updated: March 19, 2026
Description
This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals leaving incarceration. Contracts may be newly created, expanded, or transitioned from direct payment to performance-based and outcomes-based and must serve individuals leaving incarceration with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting long-term reentry success.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Other units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP Response Center
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: April 27, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$12,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172500
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 19, 2026
Archive date:
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