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Persons with disabilities

Kevin and Avonte Program

This program supports local jurisdictions’ efforts to reduce the number of deaths and injuries of individuals with forms of dementia or developmental disabilities who, due to their condition, wander from safe environments.

FY24 Enhancing Correctional Practices to Protect Vulnerable People: Technical Assistance and Microgrant Program

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
This program will award one cooperative agreement to fund an organization to administer a competitive microgrant program and provide training and technical assistance to agencies working to protect vulnerable people in prisons, jails, and other confinement settings, and to reduce reliance on restrictive or punitive approaches.