OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children
Posted: Feb 18, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/30/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$4,200,000
Award Ceiling
$750,000
Expected Number of Awards
5
Description
This NOFO will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism; and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members.
Synopsis
This NOFO will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism; and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Units of local government
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 16.831 - Children of Incarcerated Parents
Contact Information
Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Contact: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Phone: 0000000000
Email
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Feb 18, 2026 02:28:27 PM EST
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