Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative

Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

Program goal(s) name: Support reentry from incarceration and enhance public safety. Program goal(s) description: Supports state, local, and tribal governments and non-profit organizations to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people returning from state and federal prisons, local jails, and juvenile facilities. Program objective(s) name: Promote public safety by providing a variety of services to help ensure that the transition individuals make from prison and jail to the community is su

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Helps formerly incarcerated adults access services as they return to their communities. Provides support for programs that assist with reentry into society.

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Funding
$5,750,000 - $5,750,000
Deadline
Apr 27, 2026
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Justice, Office Of Justice Programs

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What Is This Program?

The Second Chance Act (SCA) of 2007 and the First Step Act of 2018 authorize federal grants to support comprehensive reentry services and programs for incarcerated adults who are returning to communities from prison, jail, and juvenile residential facilities.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to support public safety and justice activities in communities, specifically focusing on initiatives related to offender reentry, including pay-for-success models, community-based programs, family-based substance use disorder treatment, and improving reentry education and employment outcomes.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: public safety, justice

Region: nationwide

Other Criteria: state government entities, local government entities, tribal government entities, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, small businesses

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This program offers funding up to $5,750,000 (minimum $5,750,000).

The application deadline is April 27, 2026.

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