Breaking Barriers — Addressing Recidivism and Homelessness
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: California
Focus Areas: Recidivism prevention, homelessness, educational success, career development, intervention services, supportive services
Goal: Support programs in California that address the interconnected challenges of recidivism and homelessness as they impact young people's educational success and career development. This initiative reflects a commitment to creating equitable pathways for lifelong learning, personal growth, and economic mobility.
Eligible Applicants: California-based nonprofit organizations
What They Fund: Programs that combine intervention, education, and supportive services to help individuals stabilize their lives and build skills needed for meaningful employment and community reintegration.
Required Outcomes: Proposals should include measurable outcomes such as:
- Increased educational achievement
- Job readiness
- Sustained employment
- Reduced recidivism
- Long-term housing stability
What California Education Assistance Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 7
- Total given
- $354K
- Median grant
- $50K
- Range
- $44K–$60K
- By dollars: California 74%, Minnesota 14%, Indiana 12%. Top recipient cities: Woodland Hills, CA; Minneapolis, MN; San Francisco, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Homeless
- Education
- Released prisoners
- Workforce development
- Youth programs
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