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Adult Reentry Grant Program (ARG) Cohort 4 - Warm Handoff/Reentry Services and Rental Assistance (Housing) is sponsored by California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The Adult Reentry Grant (ARG) Program provides funding for community-based organizations to deliver reentry services for people formerly incarcerated in state prison.
This cohort specifically supports Warm Handoff/Reentry Services and Rental Assistance (Housing) to aid individuals transitioning from state prison to communities. Permissible uses include case management, reentry and barrier removal support, housing and service navigation, and transitional and permanent housing.
The application period for Cohort 4 closed on March 3, 2025, with agreements anticipated from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028. Future solicitations are annual, so interested nonprofits should monitor the BSCC website.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations (CBOs) located in the State of California that have been determined by the IRS to have 501(c)(3) status (i.e., nonprofit). The target population is people, 18 and over, who have been formerly incarcerated in state prison, with priority given to those recently released and/or on state parole. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $108,300,000 total (divided evenly between Warm Handoff/Reentry Services and Rental Assistance) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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