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FEDERAL
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Research on the Justice System
Response to Sexual Violence in Corrections
Deadline: June 18, 2008
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
seeks applications for research and evaluation to address knowledge
gaps related to prison sexual violence. NIJ is particularly
interested in research and evaluation on staff-on-inmate sexual
misconduct. For this solicitation, correctional staff may
include, but are not limited to employees, contractors, volunteers,
or any agency representatives. The goal of this research and
evaluation is to increase our understanding and advance policy and
practice aimed at reducing sexual violence in correctional
facilities. Researchers are encouraged to apply. State,
local governments, recognized Indian tribal governments that perform
law enforcement functions, nonprofit and profit organizations,
institutions of higher education and certain qualified individuals
may apply.
Contact: Andrew Goldberg at
202-307-1135 or Andrew.Goldberg@usdoj.gov
www.ncjrs.gov
Youth Mentoring Through
Community Partnerships
Deadline: June 20, 2008
The Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is pleased to announce that it is
seeking applications for funding under its Strengthening Youth
Mentoring through Community Partnerships Program. This
announcement invites applicants to propose initiatives that will
increase local communities' capacities to develop and implement
mentoring programs and provide mentoring services, particularly to
populations of at-risk youth who are underserved due to location,
shortage of mentors, special physical or mental challenges, or other
situations identified by the community in need of mentoring
services. Applications are limited to state governments, units
or subunits of local government, and federally recognized tribal
governments.
Contact: Brecht Donoghue,
Program Manager at 202-305-1270 or
brecht.donoghue@usdoj.gov
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/CommMentoring.pdf
Criminal Justice/Mental Health
Initiative
Deadline: July 11, 2008
The Council of State Governments
Justice Center has issued a request for applications from state
supreme court chief justices interested in establishing a statewide
task force that will work to improve outcomes for people with mental
illnesses involved in the criminal justice system. Selected
chief justices will receive technical assistance and funding support
to assist them in convening a collaborative, bipartisan group of
state leaders to address criminal justice/mental health issues.
Technical assistance will be provided by the Justice Center, with
help from the National GAINS Center. As states continue to
struggle with a rising number of people with mental illnesses
entering the criminal justice system, chief justices can play a
critical role in bringing together different state agencies and
branches of government to develop a strategic plan around this
issue.
Contact: Applications must be
submitted to Lauren Almquist (lalmquist@csg.org;
fax: 212-482-2344) or at 646-383-5743.
http://consensusproject.org/downloads/JLI-08app.pdf
Effective Visitation Programs
to Prevent Child Maltreatment
Deadline: July 21, 2008
The Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) announces funding to support the infrastructure
needed for the widespread adoption, implementation and sustaining of
evidence-based home visitation programs. Funds will be used for
efforts to expand and enhance home visitation programs based on
proven effective models. Grants will be awarded for an initial
planning phase in year 1 and, pending successful completion of that
phase and approval from the Children's Bureau, funds for the
implementation phase will be provided for years 2-5. State,
county, local, city or township governments are encouraged to apply.
Also, state child welfare agencies, tribes, child maltreatment
prevention organizations, health departments, hospitals, and
community-based organizations are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Melissa Brodowski,
The Children's Bureau at Melissa.brodowski@acf.hhs.gov
or 1-866-796-1591
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open.html
NON-GOVERNMENTAL
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Break the Silence Against Violence: Support for
Domestic Violence Shelters
Deadline: June 30, 2008
With support from Mary Kay, Inc., the Mary Kay Ash Charitable
Foundation works to eliminate domestic violence. As a part of
that effort, the foundation annually donates funds to worthwhile
nonprofit organizations that aid the victims of domestic violence.
The foundation is committed to ending the epidemic of violence
against women by providing grants to women's shelters and supporting
community outreach programs. The funds awarded by the
foundation may be used for the operating budget of the shelter, with
the exception of staff travel. Domestic violence shelters are
eligible to apply.
Contact: Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, 16251 Dallas
Parkway, Addison, Texas 75001, Nancy Thomason at 972-687-4515
∙ http://www.mkacf.org/Pages/ShelterGrantProgram.aspx
MacArthur Foundation Grants
Human and Community Development
Deadline: Ongoing
The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's
Program on Human and Community Development will focus its
grant-making strategies on community change and juvenile justice.
The Juvenile Justice effort maintains a national scope and
promotes an effective juvenile justice system that is linked to
relevant agencies, is acknowledged to play a critical role in the
community and is held accountable for public safety as well as the
rehabilitation of young offenders. Grant award funding levels vary.
Eligible applicants for the Juvenile Justice program include a
variety of organizations in the United States.
Information: www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.938141/k.FEFC/Domestic_Grantmaking
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