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.
Maryland Correctional Enterprises Self-supporting State agency providing products and services to governmental institutions/agencies and non-profit organizations. Provides inmates with jobs and…
MCHEP Mellon Foundation Grant Funder: Mellon Foundation (granted to Woodward Hines Education Foundation) Amount: $1,000,000 Duration: Three-year grant Geographic Scope: Mississippi Focus Areas: -…
Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary…
Overview _Note: Applications will be accepted through the Community Foundation's Fluxx portal. If you do not have a registered account please follow this link to register before you begin your…
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: A Second Chance Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The…
Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) - Grants The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Division of Social Equity oversees two grant programs; Can Renew Community Restoration Grants and CanGrow Farmer…
Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program Funder: California Employment Development Department (EDD) / U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $1,780,000 (federally-funded grant) Geographic…
Osher Reentry Scholarship Program Purpose: Provide scholarships to assist non-traditional students who are re-entering college with tuition and fee expenses. Geographic Scope: West Virginia…
P.O.W.E.R. Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Policy Organizers for Women's Empowerment and Rights Overview Empowers women with the skills and confidence to engage in…
PAPIS: Virginia Prisoner Reentry Program - Agency: Department of Criminal Justice Services - Application Period: TBA
Peer Support & Community Care Grant Overview: The Peer Support & Community Care Grant supports organizations implementing peer-led healing, community care, and mental health support initiatives for…
PEN Prison Writing Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Amount: US $75 - US $300 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The PEN Prison Writing Awards, initiated after the 1971 Attica…
Performance Incentive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Performance Incentive Grant in…
Perkins V - State Training School (STS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Education Amount: US $20,246 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview Title: State Training School –…
Post-Incarceration Humanities Partnership (PIHP) Overview: A cohort-based program that supports organizations incorporating the humanities into their work serving formerly incarcerated individuals…
Prerelease and Post Incarceration Services (PAPIS) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Virginia Department…
Prison Ministry Assistance Funder: The Principle Foundation (Overland Park, KS) Purpose: Provides financial assistance related to Christian Science prison ministry work and support for incarcerated…
Prisoner Reintegration Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Amount: Approximately US $125,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Prisoner…
Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF) Grant Funder: Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Award Amount: $424,694 to West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. (WTLS) Geographic Scope: West Tennessee region serving the…
Project 180 Pilot Re-entry Grant Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Amount: $200,000 Status: Awarded to CMJTS in April 2023 Geographic Scope: Minnesota statewide;…
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.