Grants for Released Prisoners

Last updated July 3, 2026

There are currently 102 active grants for released prisoners in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	CRP Medicaid Billing Technical Assistance RFP	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	July 9, 2026	Varies
State	Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Act (RSAT)	Criminal Justice Info Authority	July 10, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Indigent Criminal Defense Fund	San Diego County Bar Foundation	August 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	CoreCivic Foundation Grant Program	Corecivic Foundation The	October 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship	Communities United for Restorative Youth	December 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Learning Bridge Scholarship Grant	Learning Bridge Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	SWACH Collaborative Funding Model	Southwest Washington Regional Health	Rolling	$1.1M
Foundation	Bob Barker Company Foundation Grant	Bob Barker Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	SMUD Shine Program Award	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$63K
Foundation	Public Sector Apprenticeship Program	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$6M
Foundation	Arts in Corrections: Arts Programming for Coordinating Organizations Grant	California Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $110K
Foundation	HIRE Grant	The Chamber of the Chino Valley	Rolling	$319K
Foundation	Justice Fellows Policy Program	The Education Trust Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program	Circle For Justice Innovations	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation Grant	Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Community Reinvestment Grants Program	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	$600K – $3M
Foundation	Libraries Transform Communities: Engagement Grant	American Library Association (ALA)	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$1.8M
Foundation	Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program	California Board of State and Community Corrections	Rolling	Up to $1.5M
Foundation	Ava’s Grace Scholarship Grant	The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Request for Proposal- Reducing Barriers to Accessing and Completing Workforce Training in Philadelphia Grant	The William Penn Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cash for Reentry	4-ct Corp	Rolling	$50 – $500
Foundation	Performance Incentive Grant	Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Smart Justice Spark Grants	The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K

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About grants for released prisoners

Grants for reentry support help formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives through employment, housing, education, and behavioral health services. The Department of Justice's Second Chance Act is the primary federal funding source, with additional support from DOL, HHS, and foundations committed to criminal justice reform.

Grants for Released Prisoners by state

Browse grants for released prisoners available to organizations in 7 states.

Grants for Released Prisoners in Maryland 3 Grants for Released Prisoners in Colorado 1 Grants for Released Prisoners in Illinois 1 Grants for Released Prisoners in Minnesota 1 Grants for Released Prisoners in Tennessee 1 Grants for Released Prisoners in Virginia 1 Grants for Released Prisoners in Washington 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do reentry grants typically fund?

Common funded services include job training and placement, transitional housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, family reunification services, education and GED programs, mentoring, legal services, and transportation assistance. The most effective grants fund comprehensive, wrap-around services rather than single interventions.

Can faith-based organizations get reentry grants?

Yes. Faith-based organizations are major providers of reentry services and are eligible for federal Second Chance Act grants and DOL reentry programs. The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships supports this work. Many faith-based organizations partner with government-funded programs to provide mentoring, housing, and support services.

What foundations fund criminal justice reform?

Major funders include Arnold Ventures, the Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Charles Koch Foundation, and the MacArthur Foundation (Safety and Justice Challenge). The Vera Institute of Justice and the Council of State Governments Justice Center are both funders and technical assistance providers in the reentry space.

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