Re-Entry Programs to Assist Pre- and Post-Release Justice Involved Individuals

Our work primarily focuses on post-secondary scholarships for students studying engineering and other STEM majors. We also fund scholarships for students training in mental health fields.

To achieve this, we work to strengthen the mental health workforce, invest in community programs and services, advocate for increased public funding and build the mental health literacy of the community.

Re-Entry Programs to Assist Pre- and Post-Release Justice Involved Individuals

The Lee Foundation invests in educational and training opportunities so residents of the eight counties of Western New York can achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Individuals released from incarceration face substantial obstacles to accessing workforce opportunities in their communities and the Lee Foundation is interested in partnering with organizations to remove these barriers.

The Foundation will consider funding existing or new programs that provide programming pre- release and/or post-release from incarceration. Types of program services may include but are not limited to:

• Creating career plans and addressing possible employment barriers
• Internships and apprenticeships
• Occupational training that leads to industry recognized credentials
• Skill building and job preparation
• Strengthening ties between pre-release services for those in local jails and state correctional facilities and post-release services available in the community
• Vocational and employability skills training in high demand industries

Funding requests may range from $50,000-$150,000 and the expected grant period is 12-24 months.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Applicants must be a 501c3 or be partnered with a 501c3.
• Past grantees as well as new organizations are welcome to apply.
• To be eligible, your organization must provide services in one or more of the eight counties of Western New York (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming).