BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.036 -- Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program
Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program. This opportunity will support community-based organizations and tribal governments to provide mentoring and transitional services for people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities and who are assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism. Services may be provided pre-and/or post-release.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
--
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: October 30, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
--
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2026-172717
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
September 21, 2026
Archive date:
--
