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Closed on Sep 24, 2026

BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · Opportunity number O-BJA-2026-172673

Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 25, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 24, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberO-BJA-2026-172673
AgencyBureau of Justice Assistance
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.812
PostedAug 13, 2026
DeadlineSep 24, 2026
Award ceiling$1,100,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereSep 25, 2026

Summary from the notice

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments to implement comprehensive and collaborative reentry strategies to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities, and to establish or expand a program or service (“intervention”) to reduce recidivism. Interventions may address a variety of needs related to reentry as outlined in section 101, subsection (b) of the Second Chance Act (34 USC §10631 – Adult and juvenile offender state and local reentry demonstration projects).

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments

Who should take a closer look

  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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