O-OJJDP-2025-172513: OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children
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 2026.
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention offered grants of up to $750,000 to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $4.2 million in total. Applications closed on March 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 18, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Total funding$4.2 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OJJDP-2024-172012 | March 5, 2024 | Closed April 15, 2024 | Closed |
| O-OJJDP-2023-171713 | April 11, 2023 | Closed May 30, 2023 | Closed |
| O-OJJDP-2022-171233 | April 1, 2022 | Closed May 17, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Units of local government
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Children of Incarcerated Parents awards averaged $709,153; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (77% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This NOFO will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism; and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members.
Who has won Children of Incarcerated Parents grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Children of Incarcerated Parents (16.831) awarded $22.0 million across 31 grant awards, an average of $709,153 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Council of State Governments LTD. | Kentucky | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Minnesota Department of Health | Minnesota | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Oregon Department Corrections | Oregon | 1 | $744,565 |
| City of New York | New York | 1 | $744,565 |
| Bristol County Sheriffs Office | Massachusetts | 1 | $744,565 |
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-2025-172513 still open?
No. It closed on March 30, 2026.
Who can apply for OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children?
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children?
Closed March 30, 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 $750,000 each. About $4.2 million in total across about 5 awards.
Who has won Children of Incarcerated Parents grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Council of State Governments LTD., Minnesota Department of Health, Oregon Department Corrections. The program made 31 awards worth $22.0 million in that time.
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