The City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development (Laurel ECD) is seeking applications for its Returning Citizens Employment Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Laurel
State: Maryland
City: Laurel
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development (Laurel ECD) will administer the Returning Citizens Employment Grant Program. This program reflects the City of Laurel’s commitment to supporting second chances, fostering community reintegration, and promoting local economic development. Employment is a necessary component in facilitating successful reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals.
The goal of the Returning Citizens Employment Grant aims to provide employment opportunities for individuals who are:
- In compliance with probation/parole requirements from the Federal Government or State of Maryland, OR
- Have completed probation/parole and have no pending criminal cases at the time of application for employment
Funding Information
This Program will award grants in the amount of up to $10,000 to each eligible business who hires a returning citizen.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the program, employers must:
- Be a business located within the incorporated limits of the City of Laurel.
- Have a payroll not exceeding $7 million annually.
- Employ no more than 50 employees.
- Applicant must provide a copy of their current Use and Occupancy permit for the business.
- The business must be in good standing with the City of Laurel, Prince George’s County and State of Maryland.
For more information, visit City of Laurel.
