OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

Posted

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Description

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.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Others

Contact

Email<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedSep 25, 2026
  • ClosesNov 2, 2026
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$750,000
  • Program funding$12,440,720
  • Expected awards16
  • CFDA16.812

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