Grants for Felons

Last updated October 15, 2026

Grantable tracks 6 active grants for felons in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

Grants tracked: 6; from 6 funders
Median award: —; too few list an amount
Total listed funding: —; too few list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 1 with a published date

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CoreCivic Foundation Grant Program The Corecivic Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies The CoreCivic Foundation has a 25+ year history of charitable giving through the Chairman's Charity Golf Classic and direct grant awards.	~October	Varies
Academic Support Program The College and Community Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K A tuition assistance program that provides scholarships to support women with criminal justice involvement in pursuing higher education and career certifications.	Not published	$2K
Bob Barker Company Foundation Grant Bob Barker Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Bob Barker Company Foundation Grant aims to reduce recidivism by transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals through effective programs and support.	Not published	Up to $25K
JPF Principal Grant Program RFP The Jacques Pepin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Jacques Pepin Foundation (JPF) is dedicated to advancing culinary arts education by supporting community kitchens that provide culinary training to individuals facing employment barriers.	Not published	Up to $10K
HIRE Grant The Chamber of the Chino Valley · Foundation Not published · $319K The HIRE Grant Program is designed to help businesses hire and train justice-involved individuals while reducing employment costs.	Not published	$319K
Religious & Volunteer Services Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Not published · Varies Private citizens volunteer assistance and support to the Division of Parole and Probation staff and offenders in a variety of functions. Volunteers also include student interns performing practicums for field experience.	Not published	Varies

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Grants for felons by the numbers

How deadlines work

Upcoming date published: 1 17%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 1 17%
No deadline published: 4 67%

Only 1 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 6 active grants for felons (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 15, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.

About grants for felons

Reentry and second chance grants fund programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully return to their communities. The Department of Justice is the largest funder, with the Second Chance Act providing dedicated reentry funding. Labor Department, HHS, and foundations also support employment training, housing, education, and substance abuse services for justice-involved individuals.

Grants for Felons by state

Browse grants for felons available to organizations in 1 states.

Grants for Felons in Maryland 1

Frequently Asked Questions

When are grants for felons due?

Of 6 grants listed, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 1 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What is the Second Chance Act?

The Second Chance Act authorizes federal grants for state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofits to provide reentry services. Funded through the Department of Justice, it supports employment assistance, housing, substance abuse treatment, mentoring, family reunification, and other services that reduce recidivism. Annual funding typically exceeds $100 million.

Can formerly incarcerated individuals get personal grants?

Direct individual grants are rare, but many programs provide funded services. The Department of Labor's Reentry Employment Opportunities program funds job training. Pell Grants are again available to incarcerated students. State programs often provide transitional housing assistance, and some foundations offer educational scholarships for justice-involved individuals.

What grants fund reentry employment programs?

The Department of Labor offers multiple reentry employment grants, including REXO and YouthBuild. The SBA supports entrepreneurship programs for returning citizens. The Department of Justice funds employment-focused reentry programs through the Second Chance Act. Foundations like the Ford Foundation, Arnold Ventures, and local workforce boards provide additional employment reentry funding.

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