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Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative in Louisiana

Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (16.812) awarded $15.1 million to recipients in Louisiana in 16 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.8% of the program's national total. Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections received the most, $3.3 million.

By year

Grants under this program to recipients in Louisiana
Fiscal yearAwardsAmount
FY 20213$3.7 million
FY 20228$6.8 million
FY 20235$3.8 million
FY 20241$750,000
FY 20250$0

Recipients in Louisiana

The 10 largest, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientTypeAwardsAmount
Louisiana Department of Public Safety and CorrectionsState and local governments2$3.3 million
Orleans Parish Sheriffs OfficeState and local governments2$1.9 million
Operation RestorationNonprofits2$1.6 million
Louisiana Parole Project, Inc.Nonprofits2$1.6 million
Orleans Parish District AttorneyState and local governments1$1.0 million
Jefferson Parish GovernmentState and local governments1$1.0 million
Judiciary Courts of the State of LouisianaState and local governments1$900,000
Youth OasisNonprofits1$784,195
Juvenile Justice Office ofState and local governments1$750,000
City of New OrleansState and local governments1$750,000

Counted by the recipient's location. A recipient based in Louisiana may carry out the work elsewhere.

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Questions people ask

How much Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative money goes to Louisiana?

$15.1 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 16 awards. Louisiana ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this program.

Who receives Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative money in Louisiana?

The largest recipient is Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, with $3.3 million in 2 awards. Next are Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office and Operation Restoration.

Can organizations in Louisiana apply now?

Yes, 1 opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.

Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative in other states

Other large programs in Louisiana

All federal grants in Louisiana

Amounts are federal obligations reported to USAspending.gov for fiscal 2021 to 2025; see how our data works.