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.
Provide Peer Support Services in Todd County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Human Services Amount: US $300,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary Peer support services in…
Public Sector Apprenticeship Program Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $6 million federal grant over four years Geographic Scope: Statewide California Status: Active/Awarded Announcement…
Overview Mission & Vision We envision a community where individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency without experiencing undue financial burden. Our vision for people living with mental illnesses…
REAL People's Fund Entrepreneurship Loan Program Funder: REAL People's Fund (Revolutionary Economy for All Local People) Website: realpeoplesfund.org Geographic Scope: Alameda County and Contra Costa…
Recovery Voucher Program Funder: United Way of Wayne County Inc Program Type: Direct service program (not a traditional grant, but a funding assistance program) Geographic Scope: Wayne County, North…
Reentry Project Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), managed by Institute of Educational Leadership (IEL) Status: Peckham was awarded as one of…
Reentry Support Fund Funder: Last Prisoner Project Geographic Scope: United States Status: Applications currently open (as of January 2026) Mission: Provides direct financial grants to recently…
Request for Proposal- Reducing Barriers to Accessing and Completing Workforce Training in Philadelphia Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The…
The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program assists states, tribal, and local governments to develop and implement substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs in…
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Board of State and Community Corrections Amount: Up to US $1,500,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2025 Summary The…
RFP: Provide Peer Support Services in Todd County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Human Services Amount: US $300,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Minnesota…
Rising Scholars Status: Active Program Name: Rising Scholars (formerly "Transitions") Overview: The Rising Scholars program supports formerly incarcerated or systems-impacted students at SBCC. The…
Smart Justice Spark Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michelson 20MM Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Michelson Smart Justice Initiative offers Smart Justice…
SMUD Shine Program Award Funder: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Award Amount: $63,000 Geographic Scope: Sacramento County, California (SMUD service area) Status: Active/Awarded…
Soular Sistas Support Group Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Overview A supportive community group for CCF members focused on wellness, personal growth, and empowerment.…
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Bank of America Charitable Foundation…
SWACH Collaborative Funding Model Funder: Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) Status: Ongoing funding program Award Amount: Over $1.1 million awarded to six organizations in…
The Nachman Justice Award Overview: The Nachman Justice Award honors Marissa Nachman's leadership at Swipe Out Hunger and recognizes individual student leaders in the Swipe Out Hunger network who…
The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program assists state and local tribal governments in the development and…
THRIVE Technical Assistance Program Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Status: NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS Overview A national technical assistance program that supports…
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.