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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BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program
openBureau of Justice Assistance
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Smart Reentry Demonstration Program. This opportunity supports state, local, and tribal governments to implement comprehensive and collaborative reentry strategies to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for people returning to communities from adult correctional facilities, and to establish or expand a program or service ( intervention ) to reduce recidivism. Interventions may address a variety of needs related to reentry as outlined in section 101, subsection (b) of the Second Chance Act (34 USC 10631 Adult and juvenile offender state and local reentry demonstration projects).
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BIA Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant
openBureau of Indian Affairs
Supports tribal energy resource development, energy infrastructure planning, and capacity building for tribally owned energy projects.
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STRENGTHENING HEALTH INFRA, WORKFORCE
openDepartment of Public Health
STRENGTHENING U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH (LDXC6) ARP GRANT
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STRENGTHENING US PUBLIC HEALTH
openDepartment of Public Health
STRENGTHENING U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE, WORKFORCE AND DATA SYSTEMS (A1C6)
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Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)
openU.S. National Science Foundation
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)
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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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