BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
About This Grant
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments to implement comprehensive and collaborative reentry strategies to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities, and to establish or expand a program or service (“intervention”) to reduce recidivism. Interventions may address a variety of needs related to reentry as outlined in section 101, subsection (b) of the Second Chance Act (34 USC §10631 – Adult and juvenile offender state and local reentry demonstration projects).
Grant Summary
BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program is a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant providing up to $1.1M for municipality, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-09-24 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Other units of local government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
How to Apply
Up to $1.1M
2026-09-24
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program from Bureau of Justice Assistance, 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 Bureau of Justice Assistance before the deadline.
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BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program?
BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance and is generally open to municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program provide?
BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program provides up to $1.1M per award from Bureau of Justice Assistance. 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 BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program deadline?
Applications for BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program are due 2026-09-24 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program?
To apply for BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration 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 Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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