Last month, Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) released two new funding opportunities. These grants are available for community-based organizations and others that meet the minimum qualifications.
- CRP Reentry Grants
- CRP’s Reentry Grants aim to support services for people returning to communities after incarceration. This includes pre- and post-release navigation, employment support, training, cross-system coordination, healing-centered practices and other supports.
- Applications opened December 17, 2025
- Submissions are due February 13, 2026
- Learn more about CRP Reentry Grants
- CRP Legal Aid for Post-Conviction Relief Grants
- CRP’s Legal Aid Grants aim to expand post-conviction legal services that help people overcome systemic barriers. Funding will support statewide, community-based, post-conviction relief and case assistance.
- Applications opened Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Submissions are due February 4, 2026
- Learn more about CRP post-conviction relief legal aid grants
Other Commerce updates and reminders
- CRP is currently recruiting for Local Advisory Teams. From 2026-2027, LATs will help oversee $7 million in violence prevention investments. Applications are open through January 20, 2026.
- Commerce is seeking applicants to fill an open seat on the affordable housing Community Advisory Team (CAT), a subcommittee of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. We strongly encourage applications from communities most impacted by housing inequities, including communities of color; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+ community members; survivors of violence; immigrants and refugees; and formerly incarcerated individuals.
Coming soon to CRP
Lastly, we’re excited to announce that there will be two new grants opening later in January to support housing and CRP’s Local Advisory Teams. Please stay tuned for an official announcement.
In solidarity,
The CRP Team