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.
Pell Grants were officially restored for incarcerated students in 2023, following a nearly 30-year ban that prohibited most incarcerated students from receiving the aid
A five-week training course and certification process will be created to train kitchen staff at Rikers Island and two juvenile justice centers
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Facilities need a DUNS number – a unique, free identifier – to bid on government contracts or apply for government grants
Nurtured connections in grant funding organizations are advocates for public safety
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Smartphones and sensor technology will help promote and reward constructive behaviors to keep probationers on track
The county intends to use the money to create a 21-bed shelter and day treatment center primarily for African American women
In June, an inmate shot and injured two deputies at the Coffee County Courthouse before shooting and killing himself
Expansion of CALPIA’s computer coding program aims to lower recidivism rates by providing rehabilitation and job opportunities to female inmates
DOJ won’t award grants to cities unless they give federal immigration authorities access to jails and provide notice when illegal immigrants are about to be released
Officials say that targeting people while they are in prison increases the chances they continue treatment when they are released
Quality writing, demonstrated need and staying within the financial parameters are critical in determining whether or not you win an award
Getting your facility together to complete this task will prepare you to jump into the grant application planning process and application much more quickly
The state’s prisons are already battling overcrowding issues
He asked for $374M in funding
Program is aimed at reducing the overflowing prison population by cutting crime, ending recidivism and creating jobs
Will receive $80,000 to study the feasibility of developing new ways to address overcrowding at the Missoula County Detention Facility
Eligibility includes the ability to meet required capacity for administrative, financial, programmatic, personnel, tools, technology and partnership conditions and requirements
The county’s Prisoner Re-entry Initiative provides services and counseling to selected inmates, planning for their eventual release and then following them as they work to resume normal life
Cpl. Matthew Kline recently completed ‘The Ride to Conquer Cancer’ event
The public safety workers have to stay up as long as they can to raise money for a domestic violence shelter
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants were thrown into the mock jail to raise bail in the form of donations by calling friends and family
The new panels will replace ones so old that “you can’t purchase parts for them”
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