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Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes

Federal Funding Agency:

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments, Special district governments, City or township governments, County governments, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the 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

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline July 11, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern

Application JustGrants Deadline July 18, 2024, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Up to $900,000

Agency Solicitation:

The Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to fund reentry services and programs focused on strengthening education and employment outcomes for individuals returning to their communities after a period of incarceration.

The purpose of this program is to support fair chance opportunities to improve education and employment outcomes for individuals currently incarcerated with 2 years or less before release into the community. For this solicitation, fair chance opportunities refer to reentry services and programs designed to increase access to in-demand jobs and meaningful careers for justice-impacted people upon and following their release from incarceration. Program contents may be education or employment focused.

Solicitation