OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is a Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention grant providing up to $750K for tribal government, municipality, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-11-02 (closing in 29 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Units of local governments
How to Apply
Up to $750K
2026-11-02
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program from Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention , checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention before the deadline.
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OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?
OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is offered by Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention . The listing names these applicant types: tribal government, municipality, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program provide?
OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program provides up to $750K per award from Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention . Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program deadline?
Applications for OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program are due 2026-11-02 (closing in 29 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention , and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program?
To apply for OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention .
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