Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative in Texas
Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (16.812) awarded $15.7 million to recipients in Texas in 23 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.9% of the program's national total. El Paso, County of received the most, $1.0 million.
- Awarded in Texas$15.7 million
- Awards23
- Share of the program3.9%
- Rank among states7th of 49
- National total$402 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $2.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 11 | $6.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $2.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $3.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $1.1 million |
Recipients in Texas
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, County of | State and local governments | 1 | $1.0 million |
| County of Dallas | State and local governments | 1 | $1.0 million |
| County of Bexar (Bexar County) | State and local governments | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Volunteers of America Texas, Inc. | Nonprofits | 1 | $900,000 |
| Austin Area Urban League, Inc. | Nonprofits | 1 | $899,784 |
| County of Harris Community Supv | Other | 1 | $850,000 |
| City of Houston | State and local governments | 1 | $825,000 |
| Gulf Coast Center | Other | 1 | $825,000 |
| 100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc. | Nonprofits | 1 | $784,194 |
| Travis, County of | State and local governments | 1 | $766,944 |
Open opportunities under this program
Questions people ask
How much Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative money goes to Texas?
$15.7 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 23 awards. Texas ranks 7th of 49 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative money in Texas?
The largest recipient is El Paso, County of, with $1.0 million in 1 award. Next are County of Dallas and County of Bexar (Bexar County).
Can organizations in Texas 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.
Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative in other states
Other large programs in Texas
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Unaccompanied Alien Children Program
- Special Education Grants to States
- Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii