Fall 2025 CAWD Reentry Mini Grants Application

Capital Area Workforce Development Board (CAWD), in collaboration with Wake County Government, is excited to announce grant funding for Wake County nonprofits serving justice-involved residents. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $25,000 for participant support services, skills development, job readiness training, and employment preparation. This is a 12-month grant.

Application Deadline: Applications are due by Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM.

Contact Information

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Phone

Title

Organization Name

Is your organization based in Wake County?

Does your organization serve Wake residents?

Have you ever received CAWD reentry funding?

Which Information Session did you attend?

mm/dd/yyyy

Organizational Experience with Target Population

Is the reentry program NEW or ESTABLISHED?

Describe your organization's reentry program

How many participants will be served?

Employment Services

Describe the job readiness services offered

Training Services

Describe the trainig services offered

Supportive Services

Describe the supportive services offered

Partnerships

Is your organization connected to CAWD programs?

SMART Goals

S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Achievable

R – Relevant

T – Time-bound

Each goal must included all SMART elements

Example: 75% of participants will be employed in 3 months

Goal 1

Goal 2

Goal 3

Budget

Identify funding requests in detail. Funding does not cover

Non-Wake County residents
Rent deposits and payments
Any staff related expenses including food
Unauthorized food purchases
Gift cards used as incentives
Utility funds given directly to participant

Contracted Services

Contract Services – Third-party provides direct training to trainees via formal agreement (contract or MOA)

Amount requested for Contracted Services

Describe the Contracted Services

Equipment

Equipment – Required equipment necessary for associated training (computers, printers, projectors, etc.)

Amount requested for Equipment

Describe the Equipment

Materials and Supplies

Material and Supplies – Required training supplies (pens, paper, certificates, printing etc.)

Amount requested for Materials and Supplies

Describe the Materials and Supplies

Education/Training

Education/Training Supplies – Required books, manuals, course-related software, online training subscriptions, and certification exams.

Amount requested for Education/Training

Describe the Education/Training

Supportive Services

Participant Supportive Services – Employment-related transportation, clothing, grooming (haircuts and hygiene items-no cosmetics)

Amount requsted for Supportive Services

Describe the Supportive Services

Staff Salary

Staff Salary/Fringe – Staff salary and fringes associated with providing direct services to target the population.

Amount requested for Staff Salary/Fringe

Describe the Staff Salary/Fringe

Admin Fee (Up to 5%)

Non-direct (Indirect) costs associated with administering contracted services.

Amount requested for Admin Fee

Describe the Admin Fee

Total Amount Requested

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