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Reentry Employment Grants (2026)

Funding for reentry and second-chance employment programs — workforce services, transitional jobs, and supported employment for justice-involved and returning individuals — for reentry nonprofits, workforce boards, and community organizations.FindGrants surfaces open grants in this area across the U.S. Department of Labor, state workforce agencies, and foundations. Below are open opportunities you can apply to — with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.

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Reentry Employment grant FAQ

Who funds reentry employment programs?

Reentry Employment programs are funded by the same workforce ecosystem as the rest of the field: the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration and other federal agencies, the state workforce agencies that administer and sub-grant federal WIOA funds, and private and community foundations. Some funders run dedicated lines; many fund this work through broader workforce and employment programs.

What can reentry employment grants pay for?

Funding for reentry and second-chance employment programs — workforce services, transitional jobs, and supported employment for justice-involved and returning individuals — for reentry nonprofits, workforce boards, and community organizations. Typical eligible costs include staff and instructor time, curriculum and equipment, participant supportive services, employer engagement, and program operations for workforce boards, training providers, community colleges, and workforce nonprofits.

How do I find reentry employment grants I'm eligible for?

Eligibility depends on your organization type, your location, and the funder's priorities. Browse the open opportunities below, or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see the reentry employment and workforce grants you qualify for right now, ranked by fit.

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