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BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes

USDOJ-OJP-BJA O-BJA-2025-172507
Posted: Mar 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/04/2026
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Funding Information

Award Ceiling
$900,000

Description

This NOFO supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations to provide education and employment programs for people leaving jail and prison. The goal of the program is to improve academic and vocational/trade programs available to people 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 market and engage in the digital economy.

Synopsis

This NOFO supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations to provide education and employment programs for people leaving jail and prison. The goal of the program is to improve academic and vocational/trade programs available to people 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 market and engage in the digital economy.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
City or township governments Special district governments State governments Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Units of local government

Funding Activity Categories

Humanities

CFDA Numbers

  • 16.812 - Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative

Contact Information

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

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026 10:32:28 AM EDT

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