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Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider

A Technical Assistance Provider partners with community reentry programs to support their work providing pre- and post-release services to emerging adults.

Overview

The Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative provides funding for reentry programming for young adults with the goal of reducing recidivism and increasing public safety. Funding is available to help community reentry program sites provide pre- and post-release services to the target individuals and to work closely with a correctional partner to identify, serve and monitor program participants. A Technical Assistance Provider provides strategic, analytic, technical and research support for each program site.  

This program is made available through state funding.

Eligibility

In accordance with legislative language, the FY27 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative is only open to nonprofit organizations that received funds through the program in FY26.

Key Dates and Materials

Key Dates:

AGF Posted: Friday, September 4, 2026 

Application Due Date: October 9, 2026 

Award Notification (tentative): November/December 2026 

Performance Period (tentative): January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027 

Application Materials:

Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative, Technical Assistance Provider - AGF

Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider Online Application

Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider Budget Worksheet

Resources for Grant Recipients

Resources for recipients of Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative and Technical Assistance Provider funding - These materials are intended for use after receiving of grant funds and should not be submitted with the application for funding.

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