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Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative in Georgia

Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (16.812) awarded $10.5 million to recipients in Georgia in 13 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.6% of the program's national total. Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison, Inc. received the most, $1.8 million.

By year

Grants under this program to recipients in Georgia
Fiscal yearAwardsAmount
FY 20212$1.3 million
FY 20225$4.3 million
FY 20234$3.0 million
FY 20240$0
FY 20252$1.8 million

Recipients in Georgia

The 10 largest, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientTypeAwardsAmount
Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison, Inc.Nonprofits2$1.8 million
The Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Inc.Nonprofits2$1.6 million
Family Wellness Outreach Center of Georgia, Inc.Nonprofits1$900,000
Common Good AtlantaNonprofits1$900,000
Atlanta Technical CollegeColleges and universities1$897,711
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now, Inc.Nonprofits1$784,194
Metro Community Ministries IncNonprofits1$750,000
County of FultonState and local governments1$750,000
Chris 180, Inc.Nonprofits1$750,000
The National Incarceration Association, Inc.Nonprofits1$750,000

Counted by the recipient's location. A recipient based in Georgia may carry out the work elsewhere.

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Questions people ask

How much Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative money goes to Georgia?

$10.5 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 13 awards. Georgia ranks 15th of 49 states and territories for this program.

Who receives Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative money in Georgia?

The largest recipient is Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison, Inc., with $1.8 million in 2 awards. Next are The Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Inc. and Family Wellness Outreach Center of Georgia, Inc..

Can organizations in Georgia apply now?

Yes, 1 opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.

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Amounts are federal obligations reported to USAspending.gov for fiscal 2021 to 2025; see how our data works.