OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children
This grant funds programs in detention facilities to support incarcerated parents and their children, aiming to reduce recidivism and promote healthy family relationships and child development.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: March 30, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | April 6, 2026 (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; approximately $4,200,000 total funding; up to 5 awards; project period up to 36 months.
Summary: Supports development or expansion of programs in juvenile/adult correctional facilities to address the needs of incarcerated parents and their minor children, aiming to reduce antisocial behaviors and recidivism.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides support for projects in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities that address the needs of incarcerated parents and their minor children (under 18). The goal is to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism, while supporting responsible parenting, healthy child development, resiliency, and improved family and community interactions. Funded programs may include services for children of incarcerated parents, training for correctional officers, and reentry or transitional services for incarcerated parents.
