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OJJDP Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program Grant Opportunity

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is releasing a funding opportunity under the Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $12,440,720 - Up to $750,000 per award - 5 awards for Category 1 (Improving Youth Reentry) - 11 awards for Category 2 (Strengthening Community-Based Youth Reentry Programs) - Eligible Applicants: - States, units of local government, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and community-based nonprofit organizations - Services Requested: - Comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth before, during, and after release from juvenile confinement - Transitional services for youth reentering the community, including case management, pre- and post-release planning, and collaboration with correctional agencies - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Category 1 awards require a 50% cost sharing (match) - Evidence of partnership through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) - Regular performance reporting - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service delivery rather than product procurement.

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports states, local governments, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and community-based organizations to provide comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth before, during, and after release from confinement. The program aims to reduce recidivism and support successful community reintegration through collaborations among state agencies, local governments, Tribes, and community- and faith-based organizations. Two funding categories are available: Improving Youth Reentry and Strengthening Community-Based Youth Reentry Programs. The program offers grants with awards up to $750,000 and a total program funding of $12,440,720.

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