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OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice

Deadline
November 2, 2026in 13 days
Award size
Up to $750,000About 16 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for programs that support young people who are leaving jail or prison and trying to rejoin their communities. It pays for services that help them stay out of trouble and succeed.

The money can pay for

  • Comprehensive reentry services for youth
  • Transitional services for youth
  • Support for reducing recidivism
  • Collaborations between organizations

Who can apply

State governments, local governments, Native American tribal governments, and certain nonprofits can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is more suited for larger organizations or government groups, not small community nonprofits.

Before you apply

  • Eligibility is limited to certain types of organizations
  • No matching funds required
  • Applications must be submitted by November 2, 2026
  • 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.

From the official listing

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.

Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2026-172751
Posted
September 25, 2026
Total funding
$12 million
Eligible applicants
City or township governments
State governments
County governments
Others (see eligibility details)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Eligibility details
Units of local governments
Assistance listing
16.812 Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Agency contact
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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