BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program Grant

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Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program funding opportunity. This program aims to support Second Chance Act grantees, particularly Smart Reentry program grantees, in assessing and improving reentry strategies to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. Applications are due by April 10, 2026.

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What changed

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program. This program, identified by Assistance Listing 16.812, seeks to support existing Second Chance Act grantees, with a focus on Smart Reentry program participants, in evaluating their community reentry strategies. The goal is to implement or expand interventions that address identified gaps in technical areas, such as technology adoption and statistical analysis, to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.

Organizations interested in applying must submit their applications through Grants.gov by April 10, 2026. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, with award minimums of $605,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. This is a discretionary grant opportunity within the Law Justice and Legal Services category. Compliance officers should review the eligibility criteria and application process carefully to determine if their organization or relevant partners are eligible to apply and ensure timely submission of all required documentation.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for the FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program.
Prepare and submit applications through Grants.gov by the April 10, 2026 deadline.
Consult the OJP Response Center for any inquiries regarding the application process.

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BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program

Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance

Assistance Listings: 16.812 -- Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative

Last Updated: March 18, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

This NOFO will support Second Chance Act grantees, with a particular focus on Smart Reentry program grantees, to assess community reentry strategies and implement or expand interventions to address identified gaps in technical areas to reduce recidivism and improve public safety, including technology adoption and expansion to enhance reentry strategies, and statistical analysis support to inform and achieve identified objectives.