Bureau of Justice Assistance Releases FY 2023 Reentry Funding Opportunities


The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance has begun to release fiscal year 2023 funding opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community-based nonprofit organizations, to improve reentry and reduce recidivism.

The available reentry-focused funding opportunities from BJA are highlighted below.

Stay tuned to this page for more opportunities as they are released.

Learn more about all of BJA's funding and access resources to support successful applications


FY 2023 Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program solicitation pageFY 2023 Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program
Grants.gov Deadline: May 24, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: May 31, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding from community-based nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments to enhance or implement evidence-based responses to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and support successful transitional planning for individuals who are currently, or were formerly, involved in the criminal justice system.

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FY 2023 Smart Reentry: Expanding Jail Programs and Services solicitation pageFY 2023 Smart Reentry: Expanding Jail Programs and Services
Grants.gov Deadline: June 5, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: June 12, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding to state, local, and tribal governments to enhance or implement evidence-based activities or services to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and address the treatment and recovery needs of people who are currently or formerly involved in the criminal justice system.

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FY 2023 Visiting Fellows Program solicitation pageFY 2023 Visiting Fellows Program
Grants.gov Deadline: June 13, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: June 20, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to invest in current and future leaders in the criminal justice field to advance priority national policy issues and offer cross-developmental opportunities for Department of Justice (DOJ) staff and criminal justice practitioners and researchers. The purpose of each fellowship is to make important policy and programmatic contributions in a criminal justice focus area. Fellows will collaborate with BJA and DOJ staff members to provide critical outreach, data, research, and subject matter expertise to inform the development of new BJA strategies, policies, and programs to benefit the field.

Supports for Applicants: Register for the solicitation webinar on May 15, 2023

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FY 2023 Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Incubator Initiative solicitation pageFY 2023 Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Incubator Initiative
Grants.gov Deadline: June 20, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: June 27, 2023, 8:59 pm Eastern
Through this opportunity, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding from community-based nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments to enhance or implement evidence-based responses to improve reentry, reduce recidivism, and support successful transitional planning for individuals who are currently, or were formerly, involved in the criminal justice system.

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