OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

Funding
$4.2M
Award Range
$0 – $750,000
Expected Awards
5
Deadline
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Mar 30, 2026
Posted Feb 18, 2026 (yesterday)
Closes Mar 30, 2026 (in 38 days)

Grant Details

Opportunity Number
O-OJJDP-2025-172513
CFDA / ALN
16.831
Opportunity Category
Discretionary (D)
Funding Category
Law, Justice and Legal Services (LJL)
Funding Instrument
Grant (G)
Cost Sharing
No Cost Sharing (No)

Eligibility

State governments (00) County governments (01) City or township governments (02) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) (07) Others (25)

Units of local government

Description

This NOFO will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism; and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members.