Mecklenburg County Government: Funding Available For Programs That Serve At-Risk Youth ...

Press release from the Mecklenburg County Government:

11/1/2021

Mecklenburg County's Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now accepting applications for funding of a short-term residential program that will serve at risk and delinquent youth in Mecklenburg County.  

The JCPC addresses the gaps in youth services by promoting prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare strategies and programs which strengthen families and support community safety. Local JCPC funding is used to help reduce and prevent juvenile crime. 

An approximate $202,000 anticipated allocation will be provided for fiscal year 2021-2022 (February 1, 2022-June 30, 2022) 

Contingent upon funding availability, grants will be awarded to local public agencies, 501(c)3 non-profits, and local housing authorities providing services consistent with the Mecklenburg County JCPC annual plan. 

Interested applicants are required to attend a Pre-Bid Information session. Potential applicants must attend at least one Pre-Bid Information session before applying for funds. 

Pre-Bid Information Sessions: 

https://meckcriminaljusticeservices.webex.com/meckcriminaljusticeservices/j.php?MTID=m5de30a5b5edf3330fc95595f020a2704

https://meckcriminaljusticeservices.webex.com/meckcriminaljusticeservices/j.php?MTID=m62eacbf1c4fb29ef11753ab275f3360b

To more learn about the RFP, JCPC or the application process, visit MeckNC.gov/CriminalJusticeServices. 

This press release was produced by the Mecklenburg County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.