Second Chance Act Reentry Education and Employment Grants

The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering grants of up to $1 million for education, vocational training, and workforce-development programs that improve reentry outcomes for adults and youth leaving prisons and jails.

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General
Open
O-BJA-2026-172698
Sep 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Grant
Federal
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Contact
ojp.responsecenter@usdoj.gov
+18008513420
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

This notice of funding opportunity seeks applicants to provide education and employment programs for adults and youth leaving prison and jail. Proposed projects may improve academic, vocational, and trade programming; develop marketable skills; expand workforce development and career pathways; improve job readiness, employment attainment, and retention; leverage technology; and build organizational capacity aligned with local labor markets and the digital economy. The intended outcomes include improved employment prospects and reduced recidivism. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments; community-based, nonprofit, faith-based, and other organizations; small businesses and other for-profit organizations; independent school districts; and public, state, and private institutions of higher education. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant with an award range of $0 to $1,000,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

Classification Codes
NAICS624310Vocational Rehabilitation Services
PSCU006Vocational/Technical
Smart Codes
reentry education programsvocational training programsworkforce development programs
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 17, 2026-Post Date
Sep 24, 2026-Application Due Date
Documents
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