O-OJJDP-2022-171234: OJJDP FY 2022 Second Chance Act Youth 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 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention notices from 2022.
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention offered grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 22 awards worth $14.4 million in total. Applications closed on May 17, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 1, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Total funding$14.4 million
- Expected awards22
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OJJDP-2026-172751 | September 25, 2026 | Closed November 2, 2026 | Closed |
| O-OJJDP-2025-172511 | February 18, 2026 | Closed March 30, 2026 | Closed |
| O-OJJDP-2024-172017 | March 7, 2024 | Closed April 15, 2024 | Closed |
| O-OJJDP-2023-171707 | April 4, 2023 | Closed May 23, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 17, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. This program furthers the Department’s mission by reducing recidivism among youth returning to their communities following confinement and under community supervision, while promoting the fair administration of justice and advancing public safety.
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-OJJDP-2022-171234 still open?
No. It closed on May 17, 2022.
Who can apply for OJJDP FY 2022 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for OJJDP FY 2022 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?
Closed May 17, 2022. 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. About $14.4 million in total across about 22 awards.
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.
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