Grants for Released Prisoners
Last updated October 22, 2026
Grantable tracks 102 active grants for released prisoners in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 54 list an award amount, with a median of $147K.
- Grants tracked
- 102
- from 84 funders
- Median award
- $147K
- middle half $10K–$908K
- Total listed funding
- $38.2M
- across 54 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 3 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship Communities United for Restorative Youth · Foundation ~December · Varies A one-year paid fellowship that amplifies the political consciousness, political power, leadership, and professional development of formerly incarcerated young adults ages 18-25 who are working to end youth criminalization. | |
| Arts in Corrections: Arts Programming for Coordinating Organizations Grant California Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $110K The Arts in Corrections program, administered by the California Arts Council, enhances the social and emotional well-being of incarcerated individuals through various artistic practices. | |
| Training to Work Program Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $1.4M Helps men and women enrolled in state or local work release programs gain the job skills necessary for in-demand occupations as they reintegrate back into society. | |
| Maryland Correctional Enterprises Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Not published · Varies Self-supporting State agency providing products and services to governmental institutions/agencies and non-profit organizations. Provides inmates with jobs and training. | |
| Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Incentive Apprenticeship Funding · State Not published · Varies Tax incentive including bonus credits for businesses that pay workers a prevailing wage and use Registered Apprenticeship Programs. | |
| RFP: Provide Peer Support Services in Todd County Grant Minnesota Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · $300K The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for organizations to provide Peer Support Services in Todd County. | |
| Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment Grant Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K 2026 Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment Grant Program This is a noncompetitive funding announcement open to the 61 counties in Pennsylvania with a county jail. | |
| Darryl Hunt Endowed Scholarship Fund Emancipate NC Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Help previously incarcerated Forsyth County residents pursue higher education. | |
| Idaho AmeriCorps Formula Grant Serve Idaho · Foundation Not published · Varies The ID AmeriCorps Formula Grant, funded by Serve Idaho, aims to support organizations targeting communities facing concentrated poverty, rural and tribal areas, and historically underserved individuals. | |
| 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. | |
| Cash for Reentry 4-CT Corp · Foundation Not published · $50 – $500 Guaranteed income pilot providing recurring, unconditional, no-strings-attached cash assistance ($500/month for 12 months) to formerly incarcerated individuals. | |
| Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0 Grant California Workforce Development Board · Foundation Not published · $200K – $400K The Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0 (HIRE 2.0) grant program, funded by the California Workforce Development Board, offers approximately $9.5 million to support employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals. | |
| Prerelease and Post Incarceration Services (PAPIS) Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is accepting applications for the Prerelease and Post Incarceration Services (PAPIS) Grant Program. | |
| E.M.P.O.W.E.R.E.D. Entrepreneurship The College and Community Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A cohort-based business program that teaches the essentials of starting a business, from concept development to strategy, culminating in a marketplace expo. | |
| Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program Nextgen Climate America Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.8M | |
| HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants aim to enhance community service through AmeriCorps members by supporting organizations that address pressing social issues. | |
| Project 180 (Pilot Re-entry Competitive Grant) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K | |
| Art for Justice Fund Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $7.5M An innovative fund launched in 2017 that uses proceeds from artwork sales to address mass incarceration and criminal justice reform in the United States. | |
| Public Sector Apprenticeship Program Nextgen Climate America Inc · Foundation Not published · $6M | |
| Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) Grant West Tennessee Legal Services INC · Foundation Not published · $425K Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Background: | |
| June J. and Russell W. Peterson Fund for Social Justice Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K Easily learn more about the June J. and Russell W. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 17 Apr 2026. | |
| CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program Circle For Justice Innovations · Foundation Not published · Varies CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program seeks proposals from grassroots organizations led by formerly incarcerated and directly impacted individuals. | |
| Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provide funds to Maryland Department of Juvenile Service and Maryland State Department of Education-Adult Correctional Education to develop and implement programs for students through age 21 in juvenile services and adult correctional… | |
| Community Assistance Fund Grants Junior League of the City of Washington Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K |
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Grants for released prisoners by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 3 3%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 25 25%
- No deadline published
- 70 69%
Only 3 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for released prisoners
- The College and Community Fellowship Inc 7 active
- Nextgen Climate America Inc 3 active
- 4-CT Corp 2 active
- Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc 2 active
- California Board of State and Community Corrections 2 active
- California Education Assistance Inc 2 active
84 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 102 active grants for released prisoners (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 22, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for released prisoners award?
Of the 102 grants for released prisoners Grantable lists as of October 22, 2026, 54 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $147K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $908K. The largest is $7.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for released prisoners?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are The College and Community Fellowship Inc (7), Nextgen Climate America Inc (3), 4-CT Corp (2), Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc (2), and California Board of State and Community Corrections (2). In all, 84 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for released prisoners due?
Of 102 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 3 have a published upcoming deadline, 25 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 70 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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