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FY 2023 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for reentry services and programs focused on strengthening education and employment outcomes for individuals returning to their communities after a period of incarceration.
Solicitation Categories:
Category 1: Improving Correctional Education
Category 2: Improving Employment Services and Connections
Eligible Applicants:
City or township governments
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
State governments
Other
Community-based nonprofit organizations
Representatives from BJA and the Vera Institute of Justice hosted a webinar to review this opportunity. Webinar materials are now available: