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.

Program Details

Bureau of Justice Assistance is a federal agency that offers the BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative grant program to support housing and shelter programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Bureau of Justice Assistance through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for housing and shelter programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Bureau of Justice Assistance or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $12.5M. Applications are due by April 27, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports housing and shelter programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 922120, 541611, 485, 236115, 531312. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by BJA
• Programs related to transit
• Programs related to housing

Award details

Award range: $0 – $12.5M. Applications close on April 27, 2026.

Categories

Housing