BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program

In plain language

This grant helps community-based organizations and tribal governments provide support to people returning from prison. The money can be used for mentoring and services to help them rejoin their communities safely.

The money can pay for

• Mentoring services
• Transitional services
• Pre-release support
• Post-release support

Who can apply

Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status and Native American tribal governments can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Good fit for small groups. This grant is a good fit for small community nonprofits that work with people returning from prison and need support to provide mentoring and transitional services.

Before you apply

• No matching funds are required.
• Application deadline is October 30, 2026.
• Services must be for people at moderate to high risk for recidivism.
• Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.