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OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is sponsored by DOJ / Office of Justice Programs / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
This program provides funding to states, units of local government, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and community-based organizations to offer comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth before, during, and after their release from juvenile residential and correctional facilities. It aims to improve youth outcomes and public safety by reducing recidivism. Nonprofits compete under Category 2.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, local governments, tribal governments, community-based nonprofits (per stored data; page does not state). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program are due November 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
OJJDP FY 2026 Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is funded by DOJ / Office of Justice Programs / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program is sponsored by DOJ / Office of Justice Programs / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). This program funds comprehensive reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth returning to their communities from juvenile residential and correctional facilities. It encourages collaboration among state agencies, local government, and community- and faith-based organizations to address challenges of reentry and recidivism reduction.
Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program (Category 2: Strengthening Community-Based Youth Reentry Programs) is sponsored by DOJ / Office of Justice Programs / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Provides comprehensive transitional and holistic reentry services for moderate- to high-risk youth returning to their communities from juvenile residential or correctional facilities.
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