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Second Chance Act Grant Program (Various Programs) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention). The Second Chance Act (SCA) authorizes federal grants to state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people returning to their communities from incarceration.
These grants support a wide range of reentry services, including employment assistance, substance abuse treatment, housing, family programming, and mentoring.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, and tribal governments; community-based nonprofit organizations. Eligibility can vary depending on the specific Second Chance Act grant program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Second Chance Act Grant Program (Various Programs) is funded by U.S. Department of Justice (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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention). This federal program provides grants to state, local, and tribal governments and non-profit organizations to support comprehensive reentry services and programs for incarcerated adults and juveniles returning to communities from prison, jail, and juvenile residential facilities.
Second Chance Act Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice (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 to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people returning to their communities from state and federal prisons, local jails, and juvenile facilities.
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