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Criminal Justice Council says state grant model returns $13 for every $1 in state funding; warns of federal cut risks
Summary
The Criminal Justice Council told the Joint Finance Committee that its grant work returned, on average, $13.30 in federal and foundation funding for every $1 of state support over the last three years, and warned that possible federal funding shifts could cut local awards.
The Criminal Justice Council (CJC) briefed the Joint Finance Committee on the council’s role as the state administering agency for federal criminal justice funds, its grant portfolio and recent program results. Executive Director Chris Kervick said the CJC has shifted strategic emphasis toward discretionary grants and grant writing capacity and described the council’s role in passing funding to hundreds of state and non‑profit service providers.
Money in, services out: The CJC reported that over the past three years it averaged roughly $15 million per year in grant awards and that for each $1 of state support to the council the office returned approximately $13.30 in external grant funds and services. Kervick said the council’s portfolio funds training, body‑worn camera purchases, reentry programs,…
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