SFY2027 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Grant Program AGF

The SFY2027 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative (EARI) is a continuation grant program administered by the Office of Grants and Research within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Authorized under Chapter 126 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2026, the program provides approximately 5.9 million dollars to fund six nonprofit organizations to deliver pre- and post-release reentry services for offenders aged 18 to 25. This opportunity is restricted exclusively to current nonprofit recipients of the SFY26 EARI. The tentative performance period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with a focus on reducing recidivism through evidence-based practices, case management, vocational training, and mentoring. Eligible applicants must submit an online application by October 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM, including a budget in Excel format and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Massachusetts Department of Correction or a Sheriff's Office. Awards are determined by a peer review process evaluating needs assessments, program descriptions, and budget reasonableness. Key financial constraints include a 7.5 percent cap on administrative costs, a 15 percent de minimis indirect cost rate, and specific limits on consultant fees and participant meals. Awardees are required to track participants for at least 12 months post-release and submit quarterly financial and programmatic reports to ensure program fidelity and performance.