OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.812 -- Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Last Updated: September 25, 2026
Description
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 to successfully reenter the community. This program supports collaborations between state agencies, local government, Tribes, and community- and faith-based...
organizations to address the challenges that reentry and recidivism reduction pose for moderate to high-risk juvenile offenders returning to their communities from juvenile residential or correctional facilities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Units of local governments
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: November 2, 2026
Award
$12,440,720
Program Funding
16
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2026-172751
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:
September 25, 2026
Archive date:
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