FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for grants?

Depending on the specific Second Chance Act grant program, state and local government agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations may be eligible to apply. Please review the pages on each grant program to determine eligibility.

When can I apply for grants?

Solicitations for Second Chance Act applications are typically released throughout the first half of each calendar year. Please visit the SCA funding page and subscribe to the NRRC listserv for all the latest information about these solicitations and other funding opportunities.

Is it allowable to assist persons reentering the community from federal prisons under a Second Chance Act program?

Yes. Grantees receiving Second Chance Act funds may use those funds to provide assistance to individuals returning to the community following incarceration, including incarceration in a federal prison.

Is it allowable to assist exonerees under a Second Chance Act program?

Yes. Grantees receiving Second Chance Act funds may use those funds to provide assistance to exonerees, along with other individuals returning to the community following incarceration

How can I find Second Chance Act programs near me?

The NRRC's SCA grantee programs map has information on where grantees of the Second Chance Act and other federal grant programs are located.