When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,000,000.

It was issued by Bureau Of Justice Assistance. The work is located in United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced provider of community-based reentry and transitional support services. Demonstrated expertise in mentoring justice-involved individuals and reducing recidivism. Experience serving people assessed at moderate to high risk of recidivism. Capability to support independent program evaluation and participant random assignment. Strong partnerships with correctional facilities, community organizations, and local service providers.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

United StatesPosted: September 22, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

This opportunity seeks a provider for a Second Chance Act community-based reentry program serving individuals returning from adult correctional facilities. The program will emphasize mentoring, transitional services, recidivism reduction, and independent evaluation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a federally recognized Native American Tribal government or a nonprofit organization
Must provide mentoring and transitional services for people returning from adult correctional facilities
Must target individuals assessed as moderate to high risk for recidivism
Must have a Memorandum of Understanding with correctional agencies for pre-release access
Must certify ability to collect and report unique identifiers and recidivism indicator performance data
Must submit SF-424 via Grants.gov
Must submit full application via JustGrants
Must have active SAM.gov registration

BUDGET

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$1,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

September 21st, 2026: NOFO Release Date

September 30th, 2026: Deadline to begin SAM.gov registration

October 30th, 2026: Grants.gov deadline for SF-424

November 6th, 2026: JustGrants deadline for full application

January 1st, 2027: Award period start date

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Bureau Of Justice Assistance

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Washington, DC is seeking a provider to deliver community-based reentry services under the Second Chance Act. The program is intended to create safer communities by improving reentry outcomes and reducing recidivism among individuals returning to their communities from adult correctional facilities.

Services are expected to include mentoring and other transitional support, with priority given to individuals assessed as being at moderate to high risk of recidivism. The selected provider must also support an independent evaluation that includes, to the maximum extent feasible, random assignment of program participants to program delivery and control groups.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Bureau Of Justice Assistance. The work is located in United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced provider of community-based reentry and transitional support services
Demonstrated expertise in mentoring justice-involved individuals and reducing recidivism
Experience serving people assessed at moderate to high risk of recidivism
Capability to support independent program evaluation and participant random assignment
Strong partnerships with correctional facilities, community organizations, and local service providers

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