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Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The Second Chance Act (SCA) authorizes federal grants to support comprehensive reentry services and programs for incarcerated adults who are returning to communities from prison, jail, and juvenile residential facilities.
This program supports state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people returning to their communities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, units of local government, federally-recognized Indian tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000 (Award Ceiling: $600,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative is funded by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). 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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Second Chance Act programs is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The Second Chance Act (SCA) authorizes federal grants to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide employment assistance, substance abuse treatment, housing, family programming, mentoring, victims support, and other services that can help reduce recidivism for i…
Second Chance Act Grant Program (administered by BJA/OJJDP) is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). 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. SCA authorizes federal grants for programs and systems reform aimed at improving the reentry process, including juvenile reentry initiatives, and mentoring and transitional services for youth.
Second Chance Act Grant Programs is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) / Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The Second Chance Act (SCA) authorizes federal grants for programs and systems reform aimed at improving the reentry process and reducing recidivism. These programs support state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations to provide transitional services, improve education and employment outcomes, and address other needs for people returning to communities from incarceration. Specific programs like "Improving Adult Reentry Education & Employment Outcomes Program" are highly relevant.
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