Grants for Felons in Maryland
Last updated July 3, 2026
There is 1 active grants for felons tagged to Maryland, part of 7 active grants for felons listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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About grants for felons in Maryland
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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