Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #O-BJA-2025-172499
Grant for Community-based Reentry and Mentoring Services for Formerly Incarcerated Adults
Buyer
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
O-BJA-2025-172499
NAICS
624190
This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, seeks to fund community-based reentry services for formerly incarcerated adults: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Program Focus: - Mentoring and transitional services for adults returning to communities after incarceration - Target population: individuals assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism - Services may be provided pre-release and/or post-release - Funding Details: - Minimum award amount: $1,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on reentry and mentoring services - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors required (service-based grant) - Place of Performance: - Not location-specific; services delivered in communities as defined by applicant organizations
Description
This NOFO supports community-based organizations and tribal governments in providing mentoring and transitional services for adults returning to communities after incarceration in prison or jail. The program targets individuals assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism. Services may be provided before and/or after release. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.