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Application deadline was December 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Award announcements were expected January 2025.
"CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS is sponsored by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The CARE grant program provides funding to eligible non-profit organizations to fund insight-oriented, restorative justice programs at one or more California prisons.
These programs focus on increasing empathy and accountability among participants and demonstrating positive outcomes in correctional environments.
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CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS - California Grants Portal The CARE grant is to provide grants to eligible non-profit organizations to fund CARE grant programs at one or more CDCR institutions.
Applicants are required to develop a specific proposal designed to meet the unique needs and requirements of the proposed grant program(s), as well as meet the needs of the incarcerated individuals in CDCR institutions, where the CARE grant programs will be provided.
This project will provide $5 million in grants per year for three fiscal years ($15 million total) to eligible non-profit organizations to fund transformative programs in one or more CDCR institutions. The grant period begins on July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2028.
Grants shall be awarded to fund programs that provide insight-oriented, restorative justice programs focused on increasing empathy and accountability among participants that can demonstrate that the approach has produced, or will produce, positive outcomes in correctional environments as stated in California PC § 5007. 3.
(B) Grants shall be awarded to fund programs that provide insight oriented restorative justice and offender accountability programs that can demonstrate that the approach has produced, or will produce, positive outcomes in department facilities, including, but not limited to:(i) Increasing empathy and mindfulness. (ii) Increasing resilience and reducing the impacts of stress andtrauma.
(iii) Reducing violence in the form of physical aggression, verbalaggression, anger, and hostility. (iv) Successfully addressing and treating the symptoms of posttraumaticstress disorder. (v) Victim impacts and understanding.
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Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. The funding source allocated to fund the grant.
It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: innovativegrants@cdcr. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible non-profit organizations. Applicants must develop specific proposals designed to meet the unique needs of the grant program(s) and incarcerated individuals in CDCR institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 11, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
CALIFORNIA REENTRY AND ENRICHMENT (CARE) GRANTS is funded by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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