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BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes

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Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Amount: $1,000,000
Closes: Sep 24, 2026 (in 37 days)

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Classification and identifiers

Solicitation number: O-BJA-2026-172698
Assistance listing (CFDA): 16.812

Amount

$1,000,000

Who can apply

Local governmentsSmall businessPrivate universitiesCounty governmentsTribal organizationsState governments

Local government agencies, Small businesses, Private colleges and universities, and State government agencies can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.

Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.; Faith-based Organizations: Religious organizations, faith-based nonprofits, and organizations with religious charters, names, or missions.

About this opportunity

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act (SCA) Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations to provide education and employment programs for adults and youth leaving prison and jail. The goal of the program is to improve academic and vocational/trade programs available to adults and youth in prisons and jails and expand workforce development and career pathways that result in improved job readiness, employment attainment, and retention, thereby improving employment prospects and reducing recidivism. Applicants may consider proposing projects that develop marketable skills, leverage technology, and build capacity to align with their local job marke...