Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

Federal Funding Agency:

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized), Units of local government

Due Date:

Grants.gov: March 30,2026, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
JustGrants: April 6, 2026, by 8:59 p.m. Eastern Time

Funding Amount:

Up to $750,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This NOFO will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism; and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members.

Solicitation