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.
36 open reentry employment& workforce grants you can apply to
36 grants worth up to $3.6M match your search
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GRACE Reentry Workforce Grant
openGRACE (Giving and Receiving Accountability, Compassion, and Empowerment)
Workforce readiness and life skills for formerly incarcerated individuals
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Dallas Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Dallas
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Houston Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Houston
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Los Angeles Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Los Angeles
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Oakland Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Oakland
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Philadelphia Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Philadelphia
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO San Diego Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in San Diego
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO New York Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in New York
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Boston Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Boston
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Detroit Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Detroit
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Baltimore Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Baltimore
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Chicago Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Chicago
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Cleveland Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Cleveland
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Denver Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Denver
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Tulsa Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Tulsa
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Dave's Killer Bread Second Chance Employment Grant
openDave's Killer Bread Foundation
Second chance employment programs for people with criminal backgrounds
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CEO Atlanta Reentry Employment Grant
openCenter for Employment Opportunities
Transitional employment and job placement for people returning from incarceration in Atlanta
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CSH Reentry Housing Initiative
openCorporation for Supportive Housing
Housing grants for justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration to community-based supportive housing.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program
openFAA - Aviation Next Gen
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Weatherization Assistance Program
openChildren and Families
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Weatherization Assistance Program
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MCH Workforce Development and Training Center
openHealth Resources and Services Administration
MCH Workforce Development and Training Center
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
USO Pathfinder — Transition Program
openUnited Service Organizations
Grants for transition support programs helping service members navigate the military-to-civilian career journey.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Easterseals — Community Program Grants
openEasterseals
Grants for programs that provide disability services including early childhood, workforce development, and veteran services.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Goodwill Industries — Workforce Development for Disabilities
openGoodwill Industries International
Grants supporting employment training and job placement programs for people with disabilities.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Minnesota Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openMinnesota Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in Minnesota including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
New Jersey Veterans Commission — Service Grants
openNew Jersey Veterans Commission
State grants for veteran service programs in New Jersey including housing, employment, education, and mental health support.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
NPower St. Louis Tech Fundamentals Grant
openNPower
Free IT training and career support for young adults and veterans in St. Louis
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
openNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — Atlanta
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — Chicago
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the Chicago metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — Dallas
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the Dallas metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — Denver
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the Denver metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — Detroit
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the Detroit metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — St. Louis
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — Miami
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the Miami metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
MBDA Business Center — New York
openMinority Business Development Agency
Technical assistance, capital access, and contract opportunities for minority-owned businesses in the New York metropolitan area. Provides one-on-one consulting, market research, and SBA loan packaging.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
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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