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.

111 grants
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West Tennessee Legal Services INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CENTRAL MINNESOTA JOBS AND TRAINING · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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;…

Minnesota Department of Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NEXTGEN CLIMATE AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

REVOLUTIONARY ECONOMY · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

$150 - $475 per household
UNITED WAY OF WAYNE COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

PECKHAM VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

LAST PRISONER PROJECT · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

California Board of State and Community Corrections · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Minnesota Department of Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE FOUNDATION FOR SANTA BARBARA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

SERVING USA INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Serving USA Grant Program Funder: Serving USA Inc (WA, US) Website: servingusa.org Status: Active - Currently accepting Letter of Intent applications Funding Focus Serving USA empowers Christian…

THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NEXTGEN CLIMATE AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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.…

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON REGIONAL HEALTH · Rolling / Open 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…

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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