For 2025-2027, CRP is investing $2.2 million in reentry services that provide wraparound support before and after release.
Services include peer mentoring, housing navigation, violence prevention and culturally responsive career planning. Procurement will be state-led in partnership with the Washington Statewide Reentry Council, with proposals reviewed by local evaluation teams.
What grant funding will offer
- Pre-release Planning/Post Release Navigation: Housing, ID, healthcare enrollment, employment planning and benefit access—guided by individualized reentry plans
- Healing-Centered Practices: Restorative justice, family reunification and culturally grounded case management delivered by trusted community peers
- Employment and Training Access: Career pathways, licensing help and peer-supported pre-apprenticeships, with models billable under Medicaid (e.g. H0038)
Funding opportunity update
CRP released a competitive funding opportunity for reentry services on December 17, 2025. It closed on February 13, 2026. Commerce is currently evaluating submitted proposals.
Estimated timeline
- Evaluate proposals: March 18, 2026 – April 8, 2026
- Announce “Apparent Successful Contractor” and send notification via e-mail to unsuccessful Proposers: April 14, 2026
- Hold debriefing conferences (if requested): April 17, 2026 – May 1, 2026
- Earliest date contract may be signed: May 4, 2026
Resources
Commerce programs