BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program

This Funding Opportunity Notice (NOFO) supports the Second Chance Act Community‑based Reentry Program for FY 2026. It provides grant funding to eligible community‑based organizations and federally recognized tribal governments to deliver mentoring, case management, and transitional services to adults returning from correctional facilities who are assessed as moderate‑to‑high risk for recidivism. Services may be offered pre‑release, post‑release, or both, and must focus on reducing recidivism and facilitating successful community reintegration. The program has an award ceiling of $1,000,000, does not require cost‑sharing, and expects roughly 300 applications. • Eligible applicants: non‑501(c)(3) nonprofits and federally recognized tribal governments. • Funding purpose: mentoring, case management, employment/education assistance, housing stabilization, substance‑use treatment, and other reentry supports. • Application window: Sep 21 2026 – Oct 30 2026 (electronic submission). • Grant mechanism: single‑award or multi‑award grants under CFDA 16.036. • No mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit. • Anticipated award amount varies; total ceiling $1 M.