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The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is a grant from Commonwealth Corporation and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development that funds workforce reentry programs for individuals returning to their communities after incarceration. The program aims to increase the number of formerly incarcerated individuals placed into career tracks and sustainable wage employment.
It is building a statewide network of industry-focused training programs serving returning citizens across Massachusetts, ensuring reentry support is available regardless of where a person is released. The program also increases opportunities for Black and Brown-owned and operated businesses, community-based organizations, and training partners serving this population. Program contact: retentryworkforce@commcorp.
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Commonwealth Corporation - Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program An initiative of Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development which works to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration (i.e. returning citizens) This program aims to increase the number of formerly incarcerated individuals successfully placed into career tracks and sustainable wage employment opportunities.
We are creating a statewide network of industry-focused training programs with expertise serving this population—no matter what region of MA a returning citizen is released to, there will be re-entry support. This program will also increase the number of Black & Brown-owned and operated business partners, community-based organizations, and training partners applying for and receiving funds to work with this population.
For more information, please contact [email protected] . PY24-25 Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Legislative Program Report The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development which works to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration.
The program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation. The following legislative report describes the administrative functions of the program and client outcomes.
Access and Justice , Programs FY24 Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Legislative Program Report The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development which works to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration. The program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation.
The following legislative report describes the administrative functions of the program and client outcomes.
Access and Justice , Research & Evaluation FY23 Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Legislative Program Report The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development which works to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration (i.e. returning citizens).
The program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation. The following legislative report describes the administrative functions of the program and client outcomes. FY21 Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Legislative Program Report The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program (RWDDP) is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, which is led by Secretary Rosalin Acosta.
The program supports Governor Baker’s efforts to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration (i.e. returning citizens). The program is administered by Commonwealth Corporation, which is overseen by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. This grant program is funded through a General Appropriation Act in the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) State Budget (7003-0150).
The following legislative report describes the administrative functions of the program and client outcomes. 2nd Street Awarded Re-Entry Workforce Development Grant Mass. organizations awarded $2.
2 million to train formerly incarcerated individuals Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2. 2 Million for Re-Entry Workforce Development Grants to Train Formerly Incarcerated Individuals $165,000 workforce training to help 18 formerly incarcerated individuals in Franklin, Hampshire counties Norfolk County sheriff’s office teams up with non-profit to offer culinary training to inmates $2.
6 Million for Re-Entry Workforce Development Grants to Train Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations working to improve workforce outcomes for individuals returning from incarceration in Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2.2 million (Dec 2025 cycle), $2.6 million (Aug 2024 cycle) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.