law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-BJA

BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2025-172500

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Award Range

$0 – $12.5M

Deadline

April 27, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative. Bureau of Justice Assistance. This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals leaving incarceration. Contracts may be newly created, expanded, or transitioned from direct payment... up to $12,500,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, City/township governments, Other eligible entities, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, County governments (+2 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other units of local government
•Deadline: 2026-04-27

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals leaving incarceration. Contracts may be newly created, expanded, or transitioned from direct payment to performance-based and outcomes-based and must serve individuals leaving incarceration with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting long-term reentry success.

Who Can Apply

Other units of local government

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesCounty GovernmentsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $12.5M
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 19, 2026

Application Deadline: April 27, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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