Spotlight Announcement

2/27/2009: Solicitation for Second Chance Act Grants to State and Local Governments Released Today

On February 27, 2009, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice, released the solicitation for Second Chance Act grants to state and local governments for adult reentry demonstration projects (Section 101). Funding under this section is available to help state and local agencies implement programs and strategies to reduce recidivism and ensure the safe and successful reentry of adults released from prisons and jails.

To download the solicitation, or find out more about the grant program,click here.

The deadline for applications is 8:00 p.m. ET on April 20, 2009.

Inquiries about the solicitation should be directed to Gary L. Dennis, Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance at 202-305-9059 or gary.dennis@usdoj.gov

For more information about downloading the solicitation, applicant eligibility requirements, instructions on registering for the online grant application system, and other application materials, click here.

The solicitation for the nonprofit grants (Section 211) will be released by BJA at a later date. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) will issue a separate solicitation in the coming weeks for Juvenile Demonstration Project grants for state and local governments and Indian tribes.