Grants for Released Prisoners

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 100 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
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	Arts in Corrections: Arts Programming for Coordinating Organizations Grant	California Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $110K
Foundation	Training to Work Program	Structured Employment Economic Development	Rolling	$1.4M
State	Maryland Correctional Enterprises	Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Incentive	Apprenticeship Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RFP: Provide Peer Support Services in Todd County Grant	Minnesota Department of Human Services	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment Grant	Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Darryl Hunt Endowed Scholarship Fund	Emancipate NC Inc	Rolling	$100K
State	Volunteer Services	Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Idaho AmeriCorps Formula Grant	Serve Idaho	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Academic Support Program	The College and Community Fellowship Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Cash for Reentry	4-ct Corp	Rolling	$50 – $500
Foundation	Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0 Grant	California Workforce Development Board	Rolling	$200K – $400K
Foundation	Prerelease and Post Incarceration Services (PAPIS) Grant Program	Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	E.M.P.O.W.E.R.E.D. Entrepreneurship	The College and Community Fellowship Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$1.8M
Foundation	HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants	Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Project 180 (Pilot Re-entry Competitive Grant)	Central Minnesota Jobs and Training	Rolling	$200K
Foundation	Art for Justice Fund	Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc	Rolling	$100K – $7.5M
Foundation	Public Sector Apprenticeship Program	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$6M
Foundation	Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) Grant	West Tennessee Legal Services INC	Rolling	$425K
Foundation	June J. and Russell W. Peterson Fund for Social Justice Grant	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program	Circle For Justice Innovations	Rolling	Varies

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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 4 states.

Grants for Released Prisoners in Maryland 4 Grants for Released Prisoners in Minnesota 2 Grants for Released Prisoners in Colorado 1 Grants for Released Prisoners in Virginia 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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