Clatsop County Seeks Applications From Nonprofit Victim Service Providers For Justice Reinvestment Funding (Photo)
-05/30/25
(Astoria, OR) — The Clatsop County Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit, community-based organizations to receive grant funding through the 2025–2027 Justice Reinvestment Program (JRP) Victim Services Initiative.
As required by state law, at least 10% of JRP grant funds must be allocated to nonprofit agencies that provide direct services to victims of crime. This funding opportunity aims to support trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and sustainable victim services that reach underserved and marginalized communities throughout Clatsop County.
To be eligible for the JRP Formula Grant organizations must be nonprofit victim service providers with a demonstrated commitment to supporting survivors of crime.
Services may include (but are not limited to):
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy
- Housing assistance
- Culturally specific support
- Legal accompaniment
Organizations that meet the criteria outlined in Senate Bill 1510 (2022) for culturally specific or culturally responsive services are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed by the PSCC, with funding decisions based on experience, cultural responsiveness, service impact, and budget sustainability. Proposals will be scored across four criteria, with a maximum score of 20 points.
Clatsop County expects to receive between $400,000 and $600,000 from the 2025–2027 JRP Formula Grant. This estimate is based on past funding amounts and will be finalized after the Oregon Legislature wraps up its 2025 session. As part of the grant, 10% must be set aside to support nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to crime victims. That means about $40,000 to $60,000 will go toward helping those local victim support programs.
These amounts are not final and will be confirmed after the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission announces the official funding totals following the legislative session. For the most current information on funding awards, please refer to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission's official website.
Interested organizations can find more information and a downloadable application at www.clatsopcounty.gov.
Application Deadline: Friday, June 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Submit application via email at khanthorn@clatsopcounty.gov
Award decisions will be announced by July 3, 2025. Selected providers will work with PSCC to finalize budget documentation by July 11, 2025, for inclusion in Clatsop County’s JRP grant application to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.
For more information, contact:
Kristen Hanthorn, Lieutenant
Email: khanthorn@clatsopcounty.gov
Phone: 503-338-3780
The Clatsop County Public Safety Coordinating Council brings together local leaders and professionals who play a key role in public safety, justice, and community well-being. Members include representatives from law enforcement, behavioral health, public health, the courts, and community corrections. They work collaboratively to develop strategies, recommend policies and allocate resources that enhance public safety and support justice system improvements across the county.
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