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Victim Compensation Board approves grants for six trauma recovery centers, reserves $84,321 for May review
Summary
The California Victim Compensation Board approved staff recommendations to fund six Trauma Recovery Centers and reserved $84,321 (to be reconsidered after the governor's May budget revise). The decision responds to record demand: 42 applicants, $10.5 million estimated available vs. roughly $62 million requested.
The California Victim Compensation Board on March 19 approved staff recommendations to fund six Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs) and set aside $84,321 for reconsideration after the governor's May budget revise.
Deputy Executive Officer Katie Gardenas told the board, "I'm here today to request approval of staff's recommendation for funding trauma recovery center grants." The board voted to adopt the recommendation after public comment; roll call recorded ayes from the members present and the motion passed.
Gardenas said 42 organizations applied — the highest number in the TRC grant program's history — and 33 met minimum statutory…
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