Corrections Grants
Correctional facilities often rely on external funding to enhance operations, improve inmate programs, and upgrade security measures. Corrections grants provide essential financial support for these initiatives, allowing facilities to implement new technologies, expand training programs, and address critical needs. This directory offers articles and resources to help correctional staff navigate the grant application process, stay informed about available funding opportunities, and maximize their chances of success. Additionally, understanding Correctional Facility Budgeting can further aid in effective resource management.
The funds will support full-time addiction counselors and withdrawal medications, marking the first portion of $60 million in opioid settlement money allocated to Ohio jails
A $250K grant and opioid settlement funds are supporting the Genesee County Jail program, which aims to reduce withdrawal risks and improve long-term recovery
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Learn practical information like where to look for grants, how to create a strong application and best practices when writing your case
Best practices for a successful grant application
The fund supports the Michigan Department of Corrections’ requirement that officers earn 15 college credits within 24 months of employment
Folsom State Prison inmates purchased 3,822 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
A federal grant worth $1 million in conjunction with Iron County’s $1 million investment will help fund renovation of the jail, which dates back to 1867
The grant, which is half of the project, will fund emergency call boxes, improve security cameras and add new fencing mesh
Funding for the Inside-Out training program will cover costs for one year
Training sessions in VR teach inmates coping skills before they’re released
Schuylkill County Prison requests $160K for 42 additional wireless access points, switches and cables to improve communication between iPads used by COs
Pathways to Wellness aims to create or expand facilities aimed at treating mental health issues, substance use disorders and trauma
Lancaster Community Corrections expanded the reentry program which includes therapy, substance-abuse treatment, and learning life skills with a $2M federal grant
12 to 14 new cells will be used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infections, or for any other medical reason requiring an inmate to be isolated
The interactive dashboard provides daily updates and summary information about the current inmate population
The detention center has long been criticized for its outdated facilities that some argue border on dangerous
The equipment allows 360-degree views of an imaginary world in two or three dimensions for shared adventures between kids and incarcerated parents
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Butler County has received a total of $6.2 million from the state for the Targeted Community Alternatives to Prison (TCAP) program for housing Felony 5 prisoners
Bob Casey, D- Pa., helped secure the grant to increase Inside/Out’s efforts to reduce recidivism and increase employment opportunities
The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners accepted a grant awarded in the amount of $195,372 for programs and services that provide diversion for youthful offenders
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration grant seeks to improve employment opportunities and reduce recidivism of adults reentering the workforce after incarceration
The multi-agency resource center will be staffed by plain-clothed juvenile diversion officers
The JDAI program looks for alternatives for detaining juveniles
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The grants were awarded by the Board of State and Community Corrections and will go to communities that are disproportionately impacted by violence
The funds aim to provide a means for communities to develop, establish, and maintain community-based corrections programs
“This isn’t just for our participants to use, but for the whole community. We’re trying to show that we are a safe place for the community”
The grant will send four newly hired corrections officers to the corrections academy
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