# Simpler Grants.gov #O-OJJDP-2026-172751

OJJDP Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program Grant Opportunity

**Buyer:** Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** O-OJJDP-2026-172751
**NAICS:** 624110, 922150, 922190

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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