Healthcare And Family Serv · June 30, 2026 State
Continuity of Care for Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiaries Following Incarceration The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), the state’s single Medicaid agency, has received a…
Grants for Released Prisoners
Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 107 active grants for released prisoners in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
107 grants
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CORECIVIC FOUNDATION THE · Rolling / Open Foundation
CoreCivic Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corecivic Foundation Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The CoreCivic Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations that help former…
CORECIVIC FOUNDATION THE · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
CoreCivic Foundation Grant Program Organization: CoreCivic Foundation (formerly CCA Charitable Foundation) Geographic Scope: Middle Tennessee and communities served by CoreCivic facilities nationwide…
CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Court Mitigation Grant (Removing Barriers Initiative) Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Status: Grant opportunities available after January 2026 Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: -…
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · Rolling / Open State
Criminal Supervision Service Program Supervision by Maryland Parole and Probation agents. Supervision includes motivational interviewing, needs assessment, drug detection, offender referral services,…
Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · July 9, 2026 State
Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) is requesting proposals from technical assistance providers to help CRP-funded reentry organizations become Medicaid-billable providers. This investment aims to…
$100,000
Emancipate NC Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Darryl Hunt Endowed Scholarship Fund Funder: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Purpose: Help previously incarcerated Forsyth County residents pursue higher education. Geographic Scope: Forsyth County,…
Corrections Department · Rolling / Open State
Department of Corrections - Grants The Grants and Subsidies (GAS) Unit within the Department of Corrections administers and monitors approximately 250 grants, subsidies, contracts and reimbursements…
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Communities United for Restorative Youth · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship Organization: Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) Program Type: Paid fellowship for formerly incarcerated young adults Overview A one-year paid…
Communities United for Restorative Youth · Rolling / Open Foundation
Dream Beyond Bars Leadership Institute Organization: Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) Program Type: Paid condensed organizing program Overview A condensed organizing program…
Up to $3,500
DREAMORG · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Dream the Future: Green Career Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program offered by Dream.Org in partnership with Frontline Gig that invests in the next generation of climate leaders by providing…
THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
E.M.P.O.W.E.R.E.D. Entrepreneurship Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Elevating Mindsets to Pursue Opportunities around Wealth-building, Economic development, and…
LAST PRISONER PROJECT · Rolling / Open Foundation
Early Termination of Supervised Release (ETSR) Program Funder: Last Prisoner Project Geographic Scope: United States Status: Currently available Mission: Provides legal assistance to cannabis…
TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ed and Linda Berger Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tulsa Community Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Ed and Linda Berger Scholarship, offered by the Tulsa Community…
National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People · Rolling / Open Foundation
Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary Overview…
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · Rolling / Open State
Executive Clemency (Pardon) Application and Guidelines Executive Clemency (Pardon) for person(s) convicted of a crime in the State of Maryland. There is no fee for this service. Details - Agency:…
More than US $25,000
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government · Rolling / Open Foundation
External Agency Fund: Office of Social Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The…
US $400,000 - US $1,250,000
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families · Rolling / Open Foundation
Family, Opportunity, Resilience, Grit, Engagement – Fatherhood (FORGE Fatherhood) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families Amount: US…
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College Unbound · Rolling / Open Foundation
Francie Heller Scholarships Geographic Scope: Rhode Island Eligibility: - Formerly incarcerated students enrolled at College Unbound - Must have been incarcerated in Rhode Island within the last ten…
Illinois Community College Board · June 18, 2026 State
FY2027 Federal Perkins - Illinois Department of Corrections The purpose of this funding is intended to enhance instruction and academic support activities that strengthen and improve career and…
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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