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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Justice was posted on August 17, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes

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The Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering funding through the FY 2026 Second Chance Act to support education and employment programs for adults and youth transitioning from prison and jail. This solicitation, identified as O-BJA-2026-172698, is open to state, local, and tribal governments as well as community-based organizations. The primary objective is to enhance academic and vocational training and expand workforce development pathways to increase job readiness and retention, ultimately reducing recidivism rates. Eligible applicants are encouraged to propose projects that focus on marketable skills, technological integration, and capacity building to align with local job markets and the digital economy. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 24, 2026. Interested parties can coordinate through the Bureau of Justice Assistance via the provided contact email or the official grants portal.

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BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act funding for reentry education and employment programs.

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Bureau Of Justice Assistance
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OfficeUSA
Office AddressUSA
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This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act (SCA) Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations to provide education and employment programs for adults and youth leaving prison and jail. The goal of the program is to improve academic and vocational/trade programs available to adults and youth in prisons and jails and expand workforce development and career pathways that result in improved job readiness, employment attainment, and retention, thereby improving employment prospects and reducing recidivism. Applicants may consider proposing projects that develop marketable skills, leverage technology, and build capacity to align with their local job market and engage in the digital economy.

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