FY 2026 Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

Category 1: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized), Other units of local government

Category 2: Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Faith-based organizations

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline September 24, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline October 1, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Category 1: Up to $8,000,000
Category 2: Up to $5,000,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This opportunity will provide treatment and recovery support services to parents with substance use disorders (SUD) who have minor children or are pregnant and are under correctional control in a facility or community-based setting. State, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations may apply for funding to provide family-based SUD treatment programs in jail, in prison, or as part of an alternative to incarceration to reduce recidivism and improve reentry and other related outcomes for the parent and for their children.

Solicitation

Additional Notes:

State, local, and tribal governments must apply for funding under Category 1 and nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations must apply for funding under Category 2.