BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative

USDOJ-OJP-BJA O-BJA-2025-172500
Posted: Mar 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/27/2026

Funding Information

Award Ceiling
$12,500,000

Description

This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals leaving incarceration. Contracts may be newly created, expanded, or transitioned from direct payment to performance-based and outcomes-based and must serve individuals leaving incarceration with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting long-term reentry success.

Synopsis

This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals leaving incarceration. Contracts may be newly created, expanded, or transitioned from direct payment to performance-based and outcomes-based and must serve individuals leaving incarceration with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting long-term reentry success.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Special district governments State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other units of local government

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services

CFDA Numbers

  • 16.812 - Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative

Contact Information

Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Phone: 202-514-9354
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 3
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2026 02:01:26 PM EDT

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