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.
Title I Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children Provide funds to Maryland Department of Juvenile Service and Maryland State Department of Education-Adult Correctional Education to develop and…
Training to Work 3 – Adult Reentry Grant Funder: United States Department of Labor Award Amount: $1,350,000 Geographic Scope: Northwest Ohio Program Focus: Provides training, case management,…
Training to Work Program Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $1.36 million over three years Status: Seedco was awarded this grant on June 30, 2015 Program Duration: Three years Geographic…
V.O.I.C.E. Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Voters Organized for Informed Civic Engagement Overview Encourages women to understand and exercise their voting rights,…
Wilson Foundation: Engage Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Wilson Foundation's Engage Grant aims to foster collaboration…
Youth Reentry Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Youth Reentry Support Grant, offered by the City of Boston, aims to…
Youth Workforce Development Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The…
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.