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Second Chance Act Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (Bureau of Justice Assistance and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention). The Second Chance Act (SCA) supports state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for individuals returning to their communities from state and federal prisons, local jails, and juvenile facilities.
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Second Chance Act Grant Program - CSG Justice Center Second Chance Act Grant Program The Second Chance Act (SCA) supports state, local, and Tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in their work to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people returning from state and federal prisons, local jails, and juvenile facilities.
Passed with bipartisan support and signed into law on April 9, 2008, SCA legislation authorizes federal grants for vital programs and systems reform aimed at improving the reentry process. It also funded the creation of the National Reentry Resource Center , the primary source of information and guidance on reentry policy, practice, and research.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) funds and administers the Second Chance Act grants. Within OJP, the Bureau of Justice Assistance awards SCA grants serving adults, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awards grants serving youth. Since 2009, more than 1,100 awards have been made to grantees across 49 states.
T he CSG Justice Center has provided training and technical assistance to Second Chance Act grantees since 2009 .
We are currently the training and technical assistance provider for the following SCA grant programs: Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry Pay for Success Initiative Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children FY24 Planning and Implementation Guide for Second Chance Act Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry Program FY24 Planning and Implementation Guide for Second Chance Act Smart Reentry: Housing Demonstration Program Opportunities to Leverage Medicaid to Support Young People in Adult Corrections Medicaid Basics for Correctional Leaders and Agencies Supporting Crisis Stabilization for Youth and Young Adults during Reentry Understanding Overdose Risk for People Reentering the Community Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Overdose Risk during Reentry Zero Returns to Homelessness Resource and Technical Assistance Guide Biden Signs Six-Bill Spending Package Funding Key Criminal Justice Programs The Second Chance Act (Fact Sheet) Congressional Briefing Highlights the Impact of the Second Chance Act Building Connections to Housing During Reentry Video: Debriefing the Second Chance Act Grantee Experience Breaking Down Barriers: Lessons from Housing and Justice System Collaborations Second Chance Act Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program (Fact Sheet) Strengthening and Maintaining Family Connections: Best Practices for Child-Friendly Video Visiting Minnesota Department of Health Leads Cross-County Collaboration to Support Families Impacted by Incarceration How One County Screens and Connects People in Jail to Housing Using Distance-Based Child-Parent Engagement Strategies in Correctional Facilities Implementing Forensic Peer Services in Reentry Focusing on Reentry Housing and Family Engagement in Collaborative, Comprehensive Case Plans
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local government agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Eligibility depends on the specific grant program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Second Chance Act Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (Bureau of Justice Assistance and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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