Victim Impact Grant RFA

Overview

VI Grants is for eligible nonprofit organizations to deliver victim impact programs at one or more CDCR institutions. VI programs are victim focused restorative justice programs provided by community-based organizations. These programs must employ restorative justice principles, have an emphasis on incarcerated individual accountability, and provide opportunities for incarcerated individuals to understand the impact of the harm caused by crime. Victim Impact Grants will distribute $1 million in grant funds per year for two terms ($2 million total) amongst eligible nonprofit organizations to fund victim impact programs in one or more CDCR institutions. The grant period begins on July 1, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2026. Grant award breakdowns can be found in Grant Funding section.