Federal grants are the largest and most reliable source of funding for reentry programs in the United States. These grants support initiatives focused on reducing recidivism, improving employment outcomes, expanding housing access, and strengthening rehabilitation services.
Unlike static funding lists, federal reentry grants are released in cycles (fiscal years) and often evolve under major programs like the Second Chance Act.
This page provides the most complete and structured list of federal reentry grants, organized by program families so you can quickly find the right opportunity.
Second Chance Act (DOJ – Bureau of Justice Assistance)
These are the primary federal grants for reentry programs.
- Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program
- Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
- Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative
- Second Chance Act Adult Mentoring and Transitional Services
- Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program
- Second Chance Act Family-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Second Chance Act Reentry Court Program
- Second Chance Act Smart Supervision Program
- Second Chance Act Community Supervision Program
- Second Chance Act Innovations in Reentry Initiative
- Second Chance Act Statewide Recidivism Reduction Program
- Second Chance Act Technology Careers Training Program
- Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program
- Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Incubator Program
Smart Reentry & DOJ Expansion Programs
- Smart Reentry Program (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
- Smart Reentry: Expanding Jail Programs and Services
- Smart Supervision Program
- Reentry Demonstration Projects Program
- Reentry Planning and Implementation Program
- Reentry Data and Evaluation Program
- Reentry Program Expansion and Capacity Building Program
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Reentry Grants
- Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Grants
- Pathway Home Grants
- Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD)
- Growth Opportunities Reentry Grants
- Reentry Workforce Development Grants
- Reentry Apprenticeship Expansion Grants
- Reentry Career Pathways Grants
- Federal Bonding Program (Employment Support Initiative)
Health, Recovery & Behavioral Reentry Grants (Federal)
- Reentry Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program
- Reentry Behavioral Health Integration Program
- Reentry Recovery Support Services Program
- Reentry Mental Health Services Program
- Recovery Ecosystem (INSPIRE) Grants
Housing & Community Reintegration Grants
- Reentry Housing Assistance Program (Second Chance Act)
- Reentry Transitional Housing Program
- Reentry Supportive Housing Expansion Program
- Community Reintegration Housing Support Program
Family, Youth & Mentorship Reentry Grants
- Reentry Mentoring Program (Adult & Youth)
- Youth Reentry System Improvement Program
- Children of Incarcerated Parents Support Program
- Family Reunification and Support Services Program
Specialized & Tribal Reentry Grants
- Tribal Reentry Demonstration Program
- Tribal Corrections Capacity Building Program
- Tribal Justice System Reintegration Program
Training, Technical Assistance & National Programs
- National Reentry Resource Center Program
- Reentry Training and Technical Assistance Program
- Community Supervision Resource Center Program
Innovation, Research & Pilot Programs
- Reentry Innovation and Research Program
- Reentry Pilot and Demonstration Projects Program
Federal reentry grants are not static. Many of the programs listed above:
- Are released annually (FY-based)
- May change names slightly each year
- May be merged, expanded, or paused
- Often appear under broader funding announcements
This means new opportunities are added regularly.
Find Currently Open Federal Grants
Want grants you can apply for right now? Browse List of Ongoing Reentry Program Grants in USA 2026.