OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.831 -- Children of Incarcerated Parents
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
Description
This NOFO will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism; and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Government
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
Additional information
Units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: March 30, 2026
Award
$4,200,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2025-172513
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:
February 18, 2026
Archive date:
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