Sign-On to Support Public Safety Funding in FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill
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Please see the information below as it relates to sign-on opportunities to support continued funding for the Second Chance Act (SCA), the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP), and the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) within the FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill.
Sign-On to Support Second Chance Act (SCA) Funding in FY 2027
The SCA is the largest source of federal funds helping to break the cycle of incarceration and improving people’s chances to successfully reenter communities after jail or prison. Since its passage in 2008, the SCA has fueled significant drops in recidivism—saving governments money, keeping neighborhoods safer, and helping people lead healthy and meaningful lives upon release.
SCA grants are awarded to government agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide vital reentry services, including employment assistance, substance use treatment, housing, family programming, mentoring, and victims support.
Interested entities and individuals are requested to sign-on by Friday, March 20, 2026.
- Sign to Support Federal Second Chance Act Funding to Continue Building Stronger Communities.
- View the FY 27 SCA Funding National Sign-On Letter here.
Sign-On to Support Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) Funding in FY 2027
The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) funds initiatives to improve responses to people with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system. It also supports strategies that enhance public safety, including Mental Health Courts, crisis intervention teams, law enforcement training, reentry programs, and diversion programs.
Interested entities and individuals are requested to sign-on by Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
- Sign to Support Federal JMHCP Funding to Increase Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
- View the FY 27 JMHCP Funding National Sign-On Letter here.
Sign-On to Support the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) Funding in FY 2027
Through the JRI, state leaders work with experts to conduct agency-spanning data analysis; develop and implement data-driven, tailored solutions to address complicated criminal justice challenges; and maximize resources to achieve stronger and safer communities.
States identify the factors that contribute to high rates of jail and prison admissions, recidivism, and corrections costs, as well as more focused concerns such as returns to jail and prison from community supervision and high use of behavioral health and criminal justice resources by specific populations. Leaders use this information to prioritize incarcerating people who pose a serious risk to public safety and use a combination of accountability and treatment interventions for other people. This generates savings that are reinvested in proven strategies to reduce recidivism, support victims of crime, and maintain public safety. Learn more about JRI here.
Interested entities and individuals are requested to sign-on by Friday, March 27, 2026.