Grants for Released Prisoners
Last updated October 22, 2026
Grantable tracks 102 active grants for released prisoners in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 54 list an award amount, with a median of $147K.
- Grants tracked
- 102
- from 84 funders
- Median award
- $147K
- middle half $10K–$908K
- Total listed funding
- $38.2M
- across 54 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 3 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Implementing Gatekeeper Training within the Illinois Department of Corrections and Juvenile Detention Centers in Disproportionately Affected Communities Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · $169K This grant opportunity focuses on implementing Gatekeeper Training in Illinois' correctional facilities to address suicide prevention in communities that are disproportionately affected by mental health issues. | |
| Department of Corrections - Grants Corrections Department · State Not published · Varies The Grants and Subsidies (GAS) Unit within the Department of Corrections administers and monitors approximately 250 grants, subsidies, contracts and reimbursements totaling over $75 million each year. | |
| Perkins V - State Training School (STS) Grant Iowa Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $20K Title: State Training School – Supplementary Support Services for Individuals in State Correctional Institutions The purpose of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is to develop more fully… | |
| Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) State Police Grants · State Not published · Varies Assists states, tribal, and local governments to develop and implement substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs in state and local correctional and detention facilities and create community-based aftercare services. |
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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
How much money do grants for released prisoners award?
Of the 102 grants for released prisoners Grantable lists as of October 22, 2026, 54 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $147K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $908K. The largest is $7.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for released prisoners?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are The College and Community Fellowship Inc (7), Nextgen Climate America Inc (3), 4-CT Corp (2), Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc (2), and California Board of State and Community Corrections (2). In all, 84 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for released prisoners due?
Of 102 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 3 have a published upcoming deadline, 25 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 70 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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