For 2026, several significant federal and state grant opportunities are currently open for organizations providing reentry services. The primary focus of these grants is workforce development, youth support, and recidivism reduction.
Featured Federal Grant Opportunities (2026)
Grant Program | Agency | Focus Area | Deadline | Award Ceiling |
| RESTART Initiative | Dept. of Labor | Job training in skilled trades, mfg, and AI for formerly incarcerated individuals. | April 15, 2026 | Up to $5.1M |
| Second Chance Act Youth Reentry | Dept. of Justice | Comprehensive reentry services for moderate-to-high risk youth. | April 6, 2026 | $750,000 |
| Smart Reentry Demonstration | Dept. of Justice | Collaborative strategies to reduce recidivism for adults leaving prison/jail. | March 26, 2026 | $1,000,000 |
| Incarcerated Parents & Children | Dept. of Justice | Programs to support incarcerated parents and their minor children. | April 6, 2026 | Varies |
| Public Safety & Mental Health | Dept. of Justice | Addressing untreated mental illness and substance use at the justice intersection. | April 6, 2026 | $3,000,000 |
Key Program Details
RESTART (Dept. of Labor): This $81 million initiative targets three groups: youth (15–17), young adults (18–24), and adults (25+). It prioritizes programs focusing on shipbuilding and partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship sponsors.
Strengthening Community Supervision: Open until March 26, 2026, this grant helps probation and parole agencies improve supervision outcomes and reduce violent crime.
State-Level Opportunities: * Tennessee: The Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant (CRRG) focuses on career-path jobs in high-demand sectors for FY2026.
Virginia: The PAPIS Grant Program provides general funds for case management and transitional housing (SFY2026 period).
How to Apply
Register: Ensure your organization is registered at SAM.gov and Grants.gov. This process can take several weeks.
Webinars: The Department of Labor is hosting a pre-recorded Prospective Applicant Webcast around March 10, 2026, on their official grants page.
Two-Step Submission: Most DOJ grants require a two-step process: submitting form SF-424 in Grants.gov followed by the full application in JustGrants.
Note: Deadlines for Justice Department grants often have two dates—one for the initial Grants.gov submission (usually late March) and a final deadline for the JustGrants portal (usually early April).
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