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BJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes

Bureau of Justice Assistance

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the social protection, Youth and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Decentralization and Workforce. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 24, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the social protection sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for 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. 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. Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance CFDA: 16.812 Eligible Applicants: Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.; Faith-based Organizations: Religious organizations, faith-based nonprofits, and organizations with religious charters, names, or missions. Applicant Types: City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts Cost Sharing: No More Info: https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172698 — https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2026-172698 Contact: Bureau of Justice Assistance Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bureau of Justice Assistance

Bureau of Justice Assistance has issued 65 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Law & Legal Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 24, 2026. You have 37 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bureau of Justice Assistance in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to $1,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.