The Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) program was a new funding opportunity designed for community-based organizations (CBOs) and other non-profits to provide employment services to justice-involved individuals. The program objective are to:
- Increase employment opportunities and job mobility for formerly incarcerated and justice-involved individuals.
- Provide training, reskilling and upskilling, and supportive services to justice-involved individuals to improve employment opportunities and job mobility.
GRANT SNAPSHOT
Request for Applications
Award Announcements
Available Funding: $50,000,000.00
Amount Awarded: $49,289,309.24
Number of Grants Awarded: 19
Funding Source: General Fund (0001)
Start Date: 04/01/2024
End Date: 03/31/2027
All dates subject to change.
Questions and Answers
The Q&A documents served as a supplement to the RFA and were intended to clarify policy about the grant and application process.
ABOUT HIRE NETWORKS
A HIRE network is a group of organizations applying collectively for funding via one application. HIRE networks will consist of a single large CBO as the lead applicant, or Hub, and one or more large or small CBOs as partner applicants, or Spoke(s). Organizations applying as a HIRE Network will be expected to work together collectively throughout the grant term to serve the reentry community. HIRE Networks may operate throughout the state and serve one or more counties, cities, and/or other jurisdictions. Networks may be industry focused or contain partners that offer a variety of different services that serve the reentry community.
FUNDING SOURCE INFORMATION
Per AB-178, HIRE includes $50 million for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2027. Funds may be used for one or a combination of eligible direct services, supportive services, and needs-related payments to support individuals’ reentry and subsequent job search. Funds may also be utilized for job readiness activities that serve as bridge activities that lead to enrollment and completion of training programs, such as obtaining a driver’s license or housing.
