BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative
The summary for the BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative grant is detailed below.
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BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative |
| Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA) |
| Grant Categories: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-BJA-2025-172500 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 16.812 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | April 27th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | April 27th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | March 19th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | March 19th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | August 31st, 2025 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $12,500,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | March 19th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Other units of local government
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- BJA SCA PAY
- Grant Announcement Contact
- [email protected]
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