O-BJA-2025-172499: BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry 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 2026.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits and tribes. Applications closed on May 8, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 6, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2026-172717 | September 21, 2026 | Closed October 30, 2026 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2024-172024 | March 7, 2024 | Closed April 29, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2023-171683 | March 27, 2023 | Closed May 24, 2023 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171031 | March 16, 2022 | Closed June 8, 2022 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2021-58002 | January 14, 2021 | Closed April 13, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 8, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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
This NOFO will support community-based organizations and tribal governments to provide mentoring and transitional services for adults returning to communities after a period of incarceration in a prison or a jail and who are assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism. Services may be provided pre- and/or post-release.
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-2025-172499 still open?
No. It closed on May 8, 2026.
Who can apply for BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes.
What is the deadline for BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program?
Closed May 8, 2026. 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.