The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is accepting applications for its Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children.
Donor Name: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
This NOFO will provide funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children (younger than age 18) to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, reduce recidivism, and support responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family and community members. The term “parent” extends to a legal guardian, caregiver, or persons with a strong familial bond with a minor.
Program activities could include but are not limited to:
- Training for correctional officers, including safeguarding children and families visiting incarcerated parents.
- Providing services that meet the needs of children of incarcerated parents and foster positive youth development.
- Providing reentry and transitional services for eligible incarcerated parents that focus on parental responsibility.
Goals and Objectives
- Goal 1: Develop or expand services in detention and correctional facilities aimed at reducing the impact of incarceration on minor children.
- Objective 1: Provide resources to facilities for staffing, equipment, tools, and other needs to create child-friendly spaces.
- Objective 2: Provide services (e.g. counseling, mentorship) that reduce recidivism rates and improve parental reconnection with their minor children.
- Goal 2: Improve positive outcomes for incarcerated parents and their minor children.
- Objective 1: Develop and implement policies and best practices to improve visitation and caregiver engagement.
Funding Information
- Total Amount To Be Awarded Under This Funding Opportunity: $4,200,000
- Anticipated Award Ceiling: Up to $750,000
Project Period
36 months
Eligibility Criteria
The types of entities that are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:
- Government Entities
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Other
- Units of local government
State Government Entities: For the purposes of this NOFO, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
