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LOI window is November 1 - March 1; full application due May 31 only if invited after LOI review.
Criminal Justice Grants is sponsored by Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation. The Sidney R.
Baer, Jr. Foundation offers Criminal Justice Grants aimed at improving the lives of individuals with serious mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, within the criminal justice system. The foundation prioritizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to making a meaningful impact.
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Criminal Justice Grants | Baer Foundation You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. According to a study cited by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, an estimated 2 million individuals suffering from serious mental illness are jailed each year.
Despite the fact that most of these individuals are arrested for nonviolent crimes like trespassing, disturbing the peace, or drug use; research shows that mentally ill inmates tend to be incarcerated for longer, return to prison more frequently, and cost more to incarcerate than those without mental illness. Sidney R. Baer, Jr. himself is a part of this statistic.
From pre-arrest treatment options to training for law enforcement officials and discounted specialized legal services, it is the goal of The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation to provide grants to the organizations and individuals who are striving to make a difference in this area of the mental health field. Apply for Criminal Justice Grants Sidney R.
Baer, Jr. Foundation Grant Process The Trustees of the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation are extremely grateful for all the courageous work that has been done by the Foundation’s grantees to support those in need during these difficult times. Determine your eligibility to apply.
Review the Impact Gallery & Grant Guidelines pages to identify if your grant request would be a good fit for The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation. Complete Letter of Intent – NEW LETTER OF INTENT PROCESS!!
Please register your charitable organization through the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation, U.S. Bank, NA Trustee Online Portal using the link below. Please be sure to CREATE NEW ACCOUNT to create your login credentials.
Once registered, you will have access to the Letter of Intent Online Document. Letters of Intent will be accepted November 1 st through March 1 st . The LOI process will close at 10 pm (CST) on March 1 st .
The Grantmaking Committee will review your Letter of Intent form within two months of the grant cycle’s respective LOI deadline. In the event the Committee is interested in pursuing your request, you will receive an invitation to apply for the upcoming grant cycle. The invitation will include detailed instructions about how and where to apply.
Complete Grant Application If invited, you will be provided a private link to the complete Grant Application. If you are approved to submit a Grant Application, the application must be submitted no later than May 31st. Decisions on grants are made by the Grantmaking Committee of The Sidney R.
Baer, Jr. Foundation. You will be notified whether or not you were awarded a grant from The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation and in what amount.
NEW PROCESS required for The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation progress reports. Please access your organization’s account if you were notified to complete a full or interim progress report to meet the deadlines.
Only awarded agencies will receive notification from the Grant Interface/Foundant website for this form. Grant Guidelines and Application Timeline Frequently Asked Questions Who is qualified to apply for a grant? Qualifying organizations must have tax-exempt status under IRS sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
They must agree to expend no more than seven percent of the received fund on the organization’s administrative expenses and the primary focus of the application should be programs concentrating on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Do I need to submit a letter of intent? Yes.
Only after submitting a letter of intent will an applicant be invited to officially apply for a grant via our Foundant online portal. LOIs will be accepted November 1st through March 1st. Please visit our GRANTS page for more information on our LOI and grant submission process.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations addressing the challenges faced by mentally ill individuals in the criminal justice system. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Criminal Justice Grants is funded by Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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