Fresh Start Re-entry Fund

About this opportunity

People leaving incarceration face a brutal arithmetic: no address, no bank account, no ID, no work history. Fresh Start pays the practical re-entry costs — state ID, transit, phone, clothing for interviews and the first month of a room — while a caseworker reviews the plan.

Eligibility requirements — read before applying

Released from state or federal custody within the last 24 months
Documented re-entry plan from a supervising agency or caseworker
No outstanding restitution or fines attached to the application
Resident of a participating state

How to apply

1. Register and choose the Fresh Start programme.
2. Upload your release documentation and re-entry plan.
3. List the costs you need covered and any support contact you have.
4. Submit for review.

Eligible applicants: Individuals · All U.S. states · Last verified Oct 21, 2026