Department of Social Services: C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program 2.0.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill extends the C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program, which aims to fund community-based organizations that provide alternatives to law enforcement for crisis situations. It would allow the Department of Social Services to continue awarding grants to eligible entities, including city, county, and tribal social services departments, disability services, health services, and behavioral health organizations, until June 30, 2032. The bill also requires the department to establish and maintain a stakeholder workgroup to guide the program’s implementation and evaluation, and to report publicly on grant funding and program outcomes.
Key provisions
- Extends the C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program through June 30, 2032.
- Requires the Department of Social Services to award grants to community-based organizations annually, subject to funding.
- Establishes a stakeholder workgroup to advise the department on program implementation and evaluation.
- Mandates public reporting on grant funding and program outcomes.
- Defines key terms, including ‘community-based organization,’ ‘department,’ and ‘grantee.’
- Prioritizes grantees serving historically marginalized populations.
- Requires the department to fill vacancies within the stakeholder workgroup within specified timeframes.
- Specifies criteria for selecting stakeholder workgroup members.
Who is affected
- Department of Social Services
- Community-based organizations
- City and county governments
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