OpenFederal grantO-OJJDP-2026-172751

OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Nov 2, 2026(20 days left)Up to $750,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal program for states, local governments, federally recognized Tribes, and community-based nonprofits that deliver reentry and transitional services to moderate- to high-risk youth leaving juvenile residential or correctional facilities. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not spend time on it. If your organization does not already work with justice-involved youth, this is not your grant.

Best for
State, county, city, or township governments running juvenile reentry programs, Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, 501(c)(3) and other community-based nonprofits serving youth returning from juvenile facilities
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses and sole proprietors, Organizations with no connection to juvenile justice or youth reentry
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
66
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
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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
Reentry services, Transitional services, Recidivism reduction, Program delivery
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
Up to $750,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 2, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range up to $750,000. The total program funding is $12,440,720, with about 16 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
State governments, county and city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofits (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only governments, federally recognized Tribes, and nonprofits may apply. For-profit entities of any size, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, are not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status may apply, though institutions of higher education are excluded from those categories.

Summary

Grants to states, local governments, federally recognized Tribes, and community-based nonprofits for comprehensive reentry and transitional services for moderate- to high-risk youth returning to communities from juvenile residential or correctional facilities.

About this grant

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

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

Units of local governments

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Juvenile justice
  • Youth
  • Reentry
  • Community development

Program contact

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov0000000000

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