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Speakers warn that $1M grants and a $400K stream are at risk; Vera Institute offering legal support
Summary
Committee members and staff said a roughly $1.0–$1.2 million grant was canceled and about $400,000 in funding could be lost; Valerie Matthews said she shared information about the Vera Institute's legal services for appeals.
A staff member (S6) told the committee that a grant in the "neighborhood of $1,000,000 or $1.2" was effectively canceled and that a $400,000 stream related to elder-abuse protections may not continue next year. The speaker said community-violence intervention (CVI), reentry and juvenile-justice work are especially vulnerable to the cuts and that some staff positions may be affected.
Valerie Matthews, representing the joint office, said she had emailed ecosystem partners to identify those receiving notifications and shared that the Vera Institute "is offering some free legal services and support, for those who wish to pursue legal action." She encouraged partners to use the appeals process and noted the Vera Institute had secured consideration of a $5 million cut for one group though the funding had not yet been restored.
