OJJDP FY25 Youth Reentry Program Grant Funding Opportunity
Summary
The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced a funding opportunity for its FY25 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. The grant aims to support states, local governments, and tribal governments in providing comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth. Approximately $13.65 million is available, with individual awards expected to range from $750,000 to $18 million.
What changed
The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its FY25 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. This program seeks to fund states, local governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, in partnership with various organizations, to provide comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth. The funding will support services offered before, during, and after release from confinement, as well as transitional assistance for successful community reintegration. The total program funding is $13,650,000, with an expected 18 awards, and individual award maximums set at $750,000.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and eligible nonprofit organizations. The application deadline is March 30, 2026. While this is a grant announcement and not a rule with direct compliance obligations, organizations seeking funding must adhere to the application process outlined on Grants.gov and the specific program requirements detailed in the full announcement. Failure to meet application deadlines or requirements will result in disqualification from funding consideration.
What to do next
- Review full announcement for eligibility and program requirements
- Prepare and submit grant application via Grants.gov by March 30, 2026
Source document (simplified)
OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Assistance Listings: 16.812 -- Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative
Last Updated: February 18, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
This NOFO will provide funding to support states, units of local government, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments in partnership with interested persons (including federal corrections and supervision agencies), service providers, and community-based organizations to provide (1) comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth before, during, and after release from confinement, and (2) support transitional services to assist youth to successfully reenter the community.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
Additional information
Units of local government
Grantor contact information
Description
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: March 30, 2026
Application process
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Award
$13,650,000
Program Funding
18
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OJJDP-2025-172511
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:
February 18, 2026
Archive date:
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