BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative Opportunity
Summary
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released the FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative funding opportunity. This initiative supports performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to reduce recidivism and address housing needs for individuals leaving incarceration. Applications are due by April 27, 2026.
What changed
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative, a funding opportunity designed to support programs that reduce recidivism and address housing needs for individuals transitioning from incarceration. This initiative specifically encourages the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting models. Eligible applicants include various levels of government, such as city, township, county, state, and federally recognized tribal governments, as well as public and Indian housing authorities and other miscellaneous entities.
Eligible entities must submit applications by April 27, 2026. The funding opportunity number is O-BJA-2025-172500, with award minimums of $12,500,000 and maximums not specified. While the document does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance with grant terms, failure to adhere to grant requirements can result in loss of funding and potential future ineligibility. Applicants should refer to Grants.gov for the application process and updates.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements for the Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative.
- Develop and submit a grant application by the April 27, 2026 deadline.
- Familiarize with performance-based and outcomes-based contracting models for recidivism reduction programs.
Source document (simplified)
BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.812 -- Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Last Updated: March 19, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals leaving incarceration. Contracts may be newly created, expanded, or transitioned from direct payment to performance-based and outcomes-based and must serve individuals leaving incarceration with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting long-term reentry success.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- County governments
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Other units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP Response Center
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: April 27, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$--
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$12,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172500
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 19, 2026
Archive date:
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