The OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is a grant opportunity aimed at helping young people who are at moderate to high risk of reoffending as they transition back into their communities after being in juvenile facilities. The program encourages collaboration among state and local governments, tribal entities, and community organizations to provide comprehensive support services before, during, and after the youth's release.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and community-based organizations, including nonprofits and private institutions of higher education, that are involved in supporting youth reentry services.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on juvenile justice or reentry services
- Entities not collaborating with other agencies or organizations
- Applications requesting more than $750,000
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements or letters of support
- Documentation of experience with juvenile justice or reentry services
- Organizational chart
- Resumes of key personnel
- Evidence of past performance in similar projects
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure collaboration with other organizations is well-documented
- Stay within the $750,000 funding limit
- Focus on moderate- to high-risk youth
- Adhere to the application deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, state governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, and other Native American tribal organizations. These entities should be involved in providing reentry services for youth and collaborate with other agencies or organizations.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and community-based organizations, including nonprofits and private institutions of higher education, that are involved in supporting youth reentry services.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations without a focus on juvenile justice or reentry services
- Entities not collaborating with other agencies or organizations
- Applications requesting more than $750,000
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide reentry services for youth, including support before, during, and after their release from confinement. This includes transitional services to help them reintegrate into the community successfully.
Total Program Funding
$12,440,720
Expected Awards
16
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 2, 2026(32 days)
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM and obtain a DUNS number
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather partnership agreements or letters of support
- Compile documentation of experience with juvenile justice or reentry services
- Prepare resumes of key personnel
- Ensure proof of 501(c)(3) status if applicable
- Submit application by November 2, 2026