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JJAB approves $815,771 in grants for youth programs across Kentucky
Summary
At its Aug. 16 meeting in Frankfort, the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board approved six grant awards totaling $815,771 for statewide youth programs; the motion was made by Dr. David Finke, seconded by Tamar Israel, and carried with Dir. Elzie Burgher abstaining.
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board on Aug. 16 approved six grant awards totaling $815,771 to organizations delivering youth programs across Kentucky.
Dr. David Finke presented the recommended awards and asked the board to vote. The approved awards are: Boss Not Bangers — $75,000; Bridging the G-A-P — $50,334; Life Literacy Education — $200,000; Northern Kentucky Community Action — $99,831; Wanda Joyce Robinson — $75,000; Young Adult Development in Action — $315,606. After procedural questions, Dr. Finke moved to approve the slate; Tamar Israel seconded and the motion carried. Dir. Elzie Burgher abstained from the vote.
Board members discussed procedural matters before the vote but did not record further conditions or amendments to the awards. The board did not provide a public breakdown at the meeting of how the award amounts align to specific program activities or timelines; that information was described as part of the grant application materials and is not specified in the meeting record.
The approvals clear the way for those organizations to proceed with program planning once DJJ completes any required administrative steps for contracting and fund distribution.
The board also handled other routine business during the meeting, including adopting a procedures manual (with a correction) and scheduling the next meeting for Oct. 25, 2024.
