FY24 Commonwealth Restorative Justice Community Grant Legislative Report

This report details the allocation of $380,000 in state funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 Commonwealth Restorative Justice Community Grant Program, which supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. The Office of Grants and Research administered the funds through a competitive application process that prioritized groups serving low-income communities and those with prior experience in restorative justice. Eligible applicants could request between $20,000 and $40,000 to cover specific expenses such as planning meetings, staff training, program implementation, and necessary technology. The program aimed to expand community-based restorative justice services by providing resources to organizations working to address local needs through evidence-based practices.