OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance
FederalDC
Aug 17, 2026
Closes
Sep 25, 2026
BJA Fy 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes RFP
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.