O-BJA-2024-171999: BJA FY24 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2024.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.0 million to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 6 awards. Applications closed on April 25, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 28, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2023-171523 | January 31, 2023 | Closed March 21, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 28, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 25, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative awards averaged $898,947; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (59% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund state, local, and tribal governments to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and address the treatment and recovery needs of people who are currently involved in the criminal justice system or were formerly involved that ties payment for services to reaching agreed-upon goals. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission by reducing recidivism and building more effective service delivery systems that pay for performance and outcomes.
Who has won Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (16.812) awarded $402 million across 447 grant awards, an average of $898,947 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Council of State Governments LTD. | Kentucky | 6 | $23.7 million |
| American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences | Virginia | 3 | $12.4 million |
| Impact Justice | California | 4 | $11.4 million |
| The Soulfisher Ministries | Missouri | 3 | $5.7 million |
| Vera Institute of Justice, Inc. | New York | 3 | $4.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2024-171999 still open?
No. It closed on April 25, 2024.
Who can apply for BJA FY24 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for BJA FY24 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Program?
Closed April 25, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each.
Who has won Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Council of State Governments LTD., American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences, Impact Justice. The program made 447 awards worth $402 million in that time.