OpenFederal grantO-BJA-2026-172717

BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program

Bureau of Justice AssistanceCloses Oct 30, 2026(17 days left)Up to $1,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal reentry grant for community-based nonprofits and federally recognized tribal governments that mentor and provide transitional services to people returning from adult correctional facilities who are assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not bother. If your organization does not already serve this population, the fit is weak.

Best for
Community-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Institutions of higher education
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
74
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Mentoring, Transitional services, Operating support
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
Up to $1,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-10-30.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $1,000,000. The notice does not state how many awards will be made.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments can apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits and federally recognized tribal governments may apply; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both eligible.

Summary

Grants to community-based nonprofits and federally recognized tribal governments to provide mentoring and transitional services (pre- and/or post-release) for people returning from adult correctional facilities who are assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Criminal justice
  • Reentry
  • Community development

Program contact

Bureau of Justice AssistanceOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov202-514-9354

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