Title:
Governor's Crime Commission - Justice Assistance Grant
Summary
ACTION:
1. Approve the submission of a formal grant application for funding in the amount up to $500,000 from the Governor’s Crime Commission
2. If awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate funds for the amount awarded for the duration of the grant period
Staff Contact: Sonya Harper, Director of Criminal Justice Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Criminal Justice Services Re-Entry Services Division has delivered services to residents returning to Mecklenburg County from incarceration in State and Federal prisons since 2013. The requested funding will allow the Criminal Justice Services Re-Entry Services Division to expand vocational and employment opportunities. Primary support services include pre- and post-release services for returning residents, completion of primary education and support secondary education, entrepreneurship development training, specific vocational skills training, job matching assistance, assistance with transportation, and materials and equipment needed for securing employment.
Grant funds are for a 2-year period with up to $250,000 per year beginning January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2021. A formal grant application is due to the Governor's Crime Commission by July 31, 2019 to be eligible for funding. A match is not required.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase federal revenue and associated expenses for the amount awarded in the General Fund (G001).