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	Training to Work 3 – Adult Reentry	Goodwill Industries Of	Rolling	$1.4M
Foundation	JL Scholarship Fund	Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JPF Principal Grant Program RFP	Jacques Pepin Foundation The	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	CoreCivic Foundation Grant	Corecivic Foundation The	Rolling	Varies
State	PAPIS: Virginia Prisoner Reentry Program	Department of Criminal Justice Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	L.I.T.T.Y. Book & Writers Club	The College and Community Fellowship Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wilson Foundation: Engage Grant	The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Provide Peer Support Services in Todd County Grant	Minnesota Department of Human Services	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Dream Beyond Bars Leadership Institute	Communities United for Restorative Youth	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	THRIVE Technical Assistance Program	The College and Community Fellowship Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Post-Incarceration Humanities Partnership (PIHP)	New York Council for the Humanities	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Breaking Barriers — Addressing Recidivism and Homelessness	California Education Assistance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Libraries Transform Communities: Engagement Grant	American Library Association (ALA)	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Youth Reentry Support Grant	City of Boston	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Job Opportunities for Building Success Grant	New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	SMUD Shine Program Award	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$63K
Foundation	HIRE Grant	The Chamber of the Chino Valley	Rolling	$319K
Foundation	Assembly Cohort Program (Maps to Manifest)	Recess Activities Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reentry Support Fund	Last Prisoner Project	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation RFA - Alternatives to Incarceration and Re-Entry Services and Interventions Grant	New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services	Rolling	$250K – $1M
Foundation	Basic Needs and Income Creation Grant	Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Learning Bridge Scholarship Grant	Learning Bridge Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	Smart Justice Spark Grants	The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
State	Executive Clemency (Pardon) Application and Guidelines	Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services	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.

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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