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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs

FY2019 Fund Codes: 285/563

Adult Education Services (AECI)

Funds Allocated:$543,200 (Federal)    $1,071,800 (State)
Funds Requested:$1,615,000
Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to serve individuals who are likely to leave the correctional institution within five years of participation in the program.
Number of Proposals Received:12
Number of Proposals Recommended:8
Number of Proposals Not Recommended:4
Result of Funding: Assist institutionalized individuals to obtain the education and skills necessary to reduce recidivism and facilitate re-entry into society; further education and training or employment upon release; economic self-sufficiency; and smooth transitions in their roles as family members and citizens.

RecipientsAmounts
Fund Code 285 Federal
MA Department of Corrections$543,200
Fund Code 563 State 
Bristol Sheriff's Office$115,000
Sheriff's Department of Berkshire$138,000
Sheriff's Department of Franklin$115,000
Sheriff's Department of Hampden$254,200
Sheriff's Department of Hampshire$148,400
Suffolk House of Corrections$144,200
Sheriff's Department of Worcester$157,000
 $1,071,800
Total Funds (State $1,071,800) and Federal Funds ($543,200)$1,615,000

Last Updated: June 22, 2018

 
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