The Kent County Office of Community Corrections is a grant agency funded entirely by the State of Michigan. Funding Process Funding is dependent upon state approval of the corrections budget. As such, a lengthy application process has been developed to ensure that state funds are appropriately targeted and utilized. What follows is a brief explanation of how this process works. The flow chart is designed to illustrate the extensive involvement of local decision-makers in the funding process, which is a critical component of P.A. 511.
Governor submits FY budget to legislature.
The budget contains the corrections budget, including funds for the State Office of Community Corrections. Pending legislative approval, the governor signs the corrections budget into law, and state planning begins. The Kent County RFP contains funding priorities, funding levels approved by the State, targeted populations based on the needs of the local criminal justice system, and information on how to apply for funds. The committee is charged with evaluating service providers and making recommendations to the Kent County CCAB regarding local PA 511 funding. The application contains funding requests, demonstrates needs, and illustrates prior progress at alternative sentencing and program utilization.