BJA FY25 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program Funding Opportunity
Summary
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program, offering grants to state, local, and Tribal governments to support successful reentry for adults leaving prison or jail. The program aims to reduce recidivism through comprehensive strategies and interventions, with award maximums of $1,000,000.
What changed
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program. This program, identified by Assistance Listing 16.812, aims to support state, local, and Tribal governments in implementing strategies to improve the reentry success of adults transitioning from incarceration or supervision. Interventions funded by this program will focus on reducing recidivism by addressing various reentry needs as outlined in the Second Chance Act.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, township, and special district governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. The application deadline is April 1, 2026, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $1,000,000. Compliance officers should review the eligibility criteria and application process detailed on Grants.gov and the BJA website to prepare potential applications for government entities within their jurisdiction.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for state, local, and Tribal governments.
- Prepare grant applications for the Smart Reentry Demonstration Program.
- Submit applications via Grants.gov by April 1, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
BJA FY25 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Assistance Listings: 16.812 -- Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Last Updated: March 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This NOFO supports state, local, and Tribal governments to implement comprehensive and collaborative reentry strategies to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for adults leaving prison, jail, or supervision, and 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). Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Other units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172494
Closing: April 1, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-BJA-2025-172494
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
4
Posted date:
February 19, 2026
Archive date:
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