Hi, huhuhuf!
Once a person has "done their time" and paid their "dues" to society, they're free to apply for loans, grants and other monies just like everyone else.
There are counseling and job placement/training services and grants that are made available to those service providers that do specialize in helping former felons to "get back on their feet", so to speak.
One of those services is the Safer Foundation. The link for them is below:
Home - Safer Foundation
If you contact them, they will probably be able to tell you what services might be available around where you are.
Thanks!