BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program
ID: 358243Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)

Award Range

$0 - $700K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358243

Additional Information

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172331
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering a grant opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program" aimed at supporting organizations and tribal governments that provide comprehensive reentry services for individuals who have been incarcerated. The program focuses on screening, assessing, and identifying participants prior to their release, followed by intensive case management and connection to evidence-based programming to facilitate a safe transition back into their communities. With an award ceiling of $700,000 and an expected 20 awards, eligible applicants include nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and proposals must be submitted by April 3, 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact grants@ncjrs.gov or visit the additional information link at https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172331.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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