BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Funding Amount
$0 - $900,000
Deadline
May 4, 2026
6 days left
Grant Type
federal
Overview
BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
This NOFO supports state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations to provide education and employment programs for people leaving jail and prison. The goal of the program is to improve academic and vocational/trade programs available to people 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.
Details
- Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Department: Department of Justice
- Opportunity #: O-BJA-2025-172507
- Instrument: grant
Eligibility
Units of local government
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