Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider
Forecasted
Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider supports six community reentry programs with training, research, and evaluation to improve services for young adults and reduce recidivism.
Funder: Office of Grants and Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application due, projected)
Funding Amounts: One continuation award expected; request the prior SFY26 award amount for up to 12 months
Summary: Supports strategic, analytic, technical, and research assistance for six community reentry programs serving emerging adults.
Key Information: The published continuation criteria limit eligibility to the current nonprofit SFY26 EARI Technical Assistance Provider.
Description
The Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) administers this state-funded technical assistance award alongside the Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative (EARI). The initiative supports community programs providing pre- and post-release services to young adults ages 18–25, with the goals of reducing recidivism and increasing public safety. The technical assistance provider supports the six funded community reentry sites and their correctional partners rather than operating a separate direct-service grant.
The provider supplies strategic guidance, program design support, training, data collection, evaluation, and research assistance. Priorities include strengthening evidence-based practices, maintaining program fidelity, improving collaboration with correctional and supervision agencies, and developing consistent measures of program outcomes and recidivism. The work also includes assistance to other organizations or institutions working on emerging adult reentry initiatives.
