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GrantBJA FY 2026 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
Atlas Opportunity Score94/100
FundingUp to $1,000,000 per award; approximately $20 million anticipated across the two categories. No cost sharing or matching required.
DeadlineStep 1 Grants.gov: September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; Step 2 JustGrants: October 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET
Required next actionSelect the correct applicant category, verify SAM.gov and Grants.gov/JustGrants readiness, document required correctional and reentry partnerships and assurances, define measurable education or employment outcomes, submit the Grants.gov step by September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET, and complete JustGrants by October 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 13, 2026Tracked applicant typesFederally Recognized Tribe, For-Profit Organization, Governmental Entity, Institution of Higher Education, School or School District, Tribal Government or Organization
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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