The Formerly Convicted Citizens Project is a non-partisan non profit project dedicated to removing barriers and to encourage full participation in society by individuals with prior convictions. The Formerly Convicted Citizens Project is a not-for-profit organization that works to remove barriers and encourage the full participation in society of citizens with prior convictions. The Formerly Convicted Citizens Project is premised on the belief that once the formerly convicted have successfully paid their debt to society, they should be afforded the opportunities to once again become responsible and fully engaged in civic life.