Austin announces re-entry grants to help those who have been incarcerated
Austin American-Statesman
City announces re-entry grants
The city of Austin’s equity office is accepting applications from the community for Re-entry Services Grant funding to improve opportunities and resources for people who were formerly incarcerated.
Systemic barriers prevent individuals with a criminal record from accessing stable housing, jobs, transportation, and health care. The grant program seeks to improve outcomes for individuals re-entering society through a more human-centered re-entry process.
A total of $400,000 will be distributed through two programs: hub funding and spoke funding. In hub funding, one award will be made for $200,000 to serve as a hub or one-stop-shop where the re-entry community can receive services necessary to assist them in reaching stability. The goal is to fund an organization to provide wrap-around, holistic services to those who are working to achieve stability