Last updated June 11, 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.
FY2027 State CTE - Illinois Department of Corrections The purpose of this funding is intended to enhance instruction and academic support activities that strengthen and improve career and technical…
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation Grant, established in 1959,…
Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Workforce Development Board Amount: US $200,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The…
HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The HI AmeriCorps State and…
HIRE Grant – Expanding Second-Chance Employment Overview: The HIRE Grant Program is designed to help businesses hire and train justice-involved individuals while reducing employment costs. Through…
Idaho AmeriCorps Formula Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Idaho Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The ID AmeriCorps Formula Grant, funded by Serve Idaho, aims to support organizations…
Implementing Gatekeeper Training within the Illinois Department of Corrections and Juvenile Detention Centers in Disproportionately Affected Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois…
Indigent Criminal Defense Fund Funder: San Diego County Bar Foundation (SDCBF) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California (serves North County, Central/Downtown San Diego, and East County)…
Innovation RFA - Alternatives to Incarceration and Re-Entry Services and Interventions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Amount: US $250,000 - US…
Overview Our mission: To be among the most capable, trusted, and impactful non-profit organizations in New York, responding to acute need in the communities we serve. Episcopal Charities provides…
Overview The Jewish Community Foundation was established in 1967 by dedicated leaders who envisioned a sustained future for the San Diego Jewish community. During the Foundation’s long and…
Job Opportunities for Building Success Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary…
JPF Principal Grant Program RFP Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jacques Pepin Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Jacques Pepin Foundation (JPF) is dedicated to…
June J. and Russell W. Peterson Fund for Social Justice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
Justice Fellows Policy Program Organization: The Education Trust Inc Program Start: 2021 Overview: The Justice Policy Fellowship elevates the voices of individuals directly impacted by the legal…
Justice Fund Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut (service area) Focus Areas: Fighting discrimination; women's rights; immigration advocacy; racial justice; criminal justice reform Overview:…
L.I.T.T.Y. Book & Writers Club Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Literature Inspires Teaches & Transforms You Overview A transformative writing program designed to help…
Learning Bridge Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Learning Bridge Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Learning Bridge Foundation aims to…
Libraries Transform Communities: Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Library Association (ALA) Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Libraries Transform…
Mary Alice and R. David Stup Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
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.
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.
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.