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O-OJJDP-2023-171707: OJJDP FY 2023 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

Closed Closed May 23, 2023 Opportunity O-OJJDP-2023-171707

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 2023.

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention offered grants of up to $2.6 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 16 awards worth $14.3 million in total. Applications closed on May 23, 2023.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.

Other notices with this title

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention has posted this title under other numbers: earlier or later rounds, or the same competition for another area. Each has its own dates and may change its rules.

NoticePostedDeadlineStatus
O-OJJDP-2026-172751September 25, 2026Closed November 2, 2026Closed
O-OJJDP-2025-172511February 18, 2026Closed March 30, 2026Closed
O-OJJDP-2024-172017March 7, 2024Closed April 15, 2024Closed
O-OJJDP-2022-171234April 1, 2022Closed May 17, 2022Closed

Key dates

PostedApril 4, 2023
DeadlineMay 23, 2023

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

All 11 applicant types the notice lists

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Is this a realistic fit?

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. OJJDP's guiding philosophy is to enhance the welfare of America's youth and broaden their opportunities for a better future. To bring these goals to fruition, OJJDP is leading efforts to transform the juvenile justice system into one that will Treat Children as Children; Serve Children at Home, With Their Families, in their Communities; and Open Up Opportunities for System-Involved Youth. OJJDP encourages all proposed applications that work with youth to highlight how the proposed program aligns with these priorities. OJJDP envisions a juvenile justice system centered on the strengths, needs, and voices of youth and families. Young people and family members with lived experience are vital resources for understanding and reaching persons involved or at risk of involvement with youth-serving systems. OJJDP asks stakeholders to join us in sustainably integrating bold, transformative youth and family partnership strategies into our daily work. OJJDP believes in achieving positive outcomes for youth, families, and communities through meaningful engagement and active partnerships, ensuring they play a central role in collaboratively developing solutions. Applicants must describe how their proposed project/program will integrate and sustain meaningful youth and family partnerships into their project plan and budget. Depending on the nature of an applicant's proposed project, youth and family partnership could consist of one or more of the following: Individual-level partnership in case planning and direct service delivery (before, during, and after contact with youth-serving systems). Agency-level partnership (e.g., in policy, practice, and program development, implementation, and evaluation; staffing; advisory bodies; budget development). System-level partnership (e.g., in strategic planning activities, system improvement initiatives, advocacy strategies, reform efforts).

Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services.

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.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
The Council of State Governments LTD.Kentucky6$23.7 million
American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesVirginia3$12.4 million
Impact JusticeCalifornia4$11.4 million
The Soulfisher MinistriesMissouri3$5.7 million
Vera Institute of Justice, Inc.New York3$4.5 million

Top states: California ($31.7 million), Kentucky ($27.4 million), New York ($24.6 million), Virginia ($22.2 million), Pennsylvania ($20.4 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-2023-171707 still open?

No. It closed on May 23, 2023.

Who can apply for OJJDP FY 2023 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

What is the deadline for OJJDP FY 2023 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?

Closed May 23, 2023. 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 $2.6 million each. About $14.3 million in total across about 16 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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