New Start Act of 2025 establishes a program to award grants for entrepreneurial development programs for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated.
The New Start Act of 2025 establishes a program to award competitive grants to organizations over a 5-year period to create or support existing entrepreneurial development programs for formerly incarcerated individuals or currently incarcerated individuals. The program aims to connect these individuals to federal resources and reduce recidivism. The Small Business Administration will manage the program, ensuring equitable grant distribution between programs targeting formerly and currently incarcerated individuals. The act also mandates annual reporting on program activities and outcomes.
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