# OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ojjdp-2026-172751-ojjdp-fy-2026-second-chance-act-youth-reentry/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363961

> Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention is offering grants of up to $750,000 to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 16 awards worth $12.4 million in total. Applications close on November 2, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OJJDP-2026-172751 |
| Agency | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 16 |
| Total funding | $12.4 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.812 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Units of local governments

## What the grant funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. This opportunity will support states, units of local government, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and community-based organizations to provide (1) comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth before, during, and after release from confinement, and (2) support transitional services to assist youth to successfully reenter the community. This program supports collaborations between state agencies, local government, Tribes, and community- and faith-based organizations to address the challenges that reentry and recidivism reduction pose for moderate to high-risk juvenile offenders returning to their communities from juvenile residential or correctional facilities.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention accepts applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?

Closes November 2, 2026 (2 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $750,000 each. About $12.4 million in total across about 16 awards.