Closed · O-BJA-2025-172500 · CFDA 16.812 · Discretionary

BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $12.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 27, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Justice Assistance that offered Up to $12,500,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $12.5M
award range
Closed
application status
16.812
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative - is cataloged under number O-BJA-2025-172500 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.812, posted by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 19, 2026 and last updated on March 24, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $12,500,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 27, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $12,500,000

Close Date

April 27, 2026

Posted

March 19, 2026

Instrument

Grant

Description

This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals leaving incarceration. Contracts may be newly created, expanded, or transitioned from direct payment to performance-based and outcomes-based and must serve individuals leaving incarceration with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting long-term reentry success.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 07, 08, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 19, 2026
Close Date April 27, 2026
Last Updated March 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative", offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance. It is associated with CFDA program 16.812. This NOFO supports the use of performance-based and outcomes-based contracting to implement or enhance programs and services to reduce recidivism, including to address housing needs of individuals lea...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 27, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $12,500,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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