Or. Admin. Code § 213-040-0050

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 213-040-0050 - Grant Applications

(1) The Commission shall determine the grant application cycle based on the availability of funds.

(2) Grant applicants may be either public or private entities.

(3) Grant applicants must:

(a) Provide or seek to provide restorative justice services within the State of Oregon;

(b) Demonstrate coordination with community-based organizations;

(c) Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with system partners;

(d) Demonstrate how the applicant's program will:

(A) Center the experiences of those harmed;

(B) Encourage those who have caused harm to take responsibility and repair the harm; and

(C) Support persons who have been harmed, impacted community members, and responsible parties in identifying solutions that promote healing, including promoting dialogue and mutual agreement; and

(e) Provide a detailed description of the eligibility criteria utilized by the program to determine program participants.

(4) An ability to work collaboratively with system partners may be shown by demonstrating a willingness to communicate with or involve system partners in an applicant's program, and does not necessarily require involvement of system partners in the restorative justice program.

(5) Grant applicants may request to use up to 15 percent of grant funds payable under the grant for administrative costs, including activities such as purchasing, budgeting, payroll, accounting, staff services, and other costs as deemed appropriate by the Commission. Exceptions to this limitation may be granted by the Commission upon sufficient showing by the applicant.

(6) Grant applicants may request funding to facilitate the collection of program information as provided in OAR 213-040-0070(6)(b), as well as to conduct program evaluations. This may include funding for a partnership with a researcher or research entity.

(7) The Commission may, in its sole discretion, waive solicitation requirements or cancel any solicitation in whole or in part for all applicants if it deems such actions to be in the best interests of the Restorative Justice Grant Program.

(8) If unallocated funds remain at the conclusion of the grant acceptance period, the Commission shall distribute all remaining funds in the manner provided in OAR 213-040-0080.

Or. Admin. Code § 213-040-0050

CJC 1-2022, adopt filed 02/03/2022, effective 2/3/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: Chapter 519, 2021 Oregon Laws (Enrolled House Bill 2204)

Statutes/Other Implemented: Chapter 519, 2021 Oregon Laws (Enrolled House Bill 2204)