Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant Program

The Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant Program is administered by the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services section, which serves as the state’s criminal justice planning agency and coordinates grant-funded programs supported by federal and state sources. The program is part of a broader statewide strategy tied to legislative reforms aimed at reducing incarceration rates and recidivism while improving public safety outcomes. Through this initiative, the agency works to strengthen coordination among government entities, nonprofit organizations, and service providers to address systemic gaps in the criminal justice system. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support implementation of treatment supervision programs that provide community-based services for adults convicted of felony offenses who are at high risk of reoffending and who have identified substance use treatment needs. The initiative emphasizes partnerships between Day Report Centers and behavioral health providers to expand access to treatment and recovery services. It is designed to reduce reliance on incarceration by offering structured alternatives that address underlying behavioral health issues contributing to criminal behavior. Funding under this program supports a range of service categories including outpatient and intensive support services, community support roles such as engagement specialists, recovery housing at multiple capacity levels, and peer recovery coaching. Each service category has defined maximum funding levels, and applicants may apply for one or multiple service types. Allowable uses of funds include staffing, program development, and service delivery infrastructure, particularly for uninsured or underinsured populations. The program encourages collaborative proposals and requires formal agreements such as memorandums of understanding with partner organizations to demonstrate coordinated service systems. Eligible applicants include public agencies, nonprofit organizations, private entities, and units of local government that hold a valid West Virginia business license. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to deliver services, maintain compliance with administrative and fiscal requirements, and participate in required training and data reporting systems. Subawards are permitted with prior approval, but the primary grantee remains responsible for all deliverables and contractual obligations. The application process requires submission through the state’s Vendor Self-Service system using a prescribed template. Applicants must first submit a non-binding Letter of Intent to indicate interest before submitting a full proposal. Required application components include a proposal abstract, a detailed narrative addressing program design and implementation, supporting documentation such as budgets and memorandums of understanding, and a signed statement of assurance. Proposals are evaluated based on criteria including need, evidence-based practices, implementation approach, organizational capacity, and data collection strategies. The application deadline for the current funding cycle is June 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, following multiple extensions from earlier deadlines. Applications must be complete and submitted by this deadline to be considered. Late or incomplete submissions will not pass administrative review. The opportunity was issued on March 4, 2026 and remains open until the closing date. While a specific award timeline is not explicitly stated, applicants should anticipate a review process following submission, after which selected proposals will be funded for program implementation within a one-year operational framework. Overall, this grant program is part of a recurring statewide effort to improve criminal justice outcomes by investing in treatment-based alternatives to incarceration. It prioritizes evidence-based approaches, cross-system collaboration, and measurable reductions in recidivism through expanded access to behavioral health services and recovery support systems.

Align proposal with evidence-based practices; demonstrate strong partnerships and MOUs; clearly define implementation timeline and measurable outcomes; ensure complete submission before deadline