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OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is March 30, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Award range
Up to $750,000
Total funding
$4,200,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
16.831
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

10
Days
14
Hours
50
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2025-172513
Last updated
February 18, 2026
Expected awards
5

Deadline summary

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.

Key dates

Posted
February 18, 2026
Deadline
March 30, 2026

Before you apply

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Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 5 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

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