Proposition 47 Grant Program
Proposition 47 was a voter-approved initiative on the November 2014 ballot that reduced from felonies to misdemeanors specified low-level drug and property crimes. Each year, the state savings generated by the implementation of Proposition 47 are deposited into the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund. Sixty-five percent of these savings are set aside annually for the BSCC to administer a competitive grant program.
Proposition 47 requires that these funds be awarded to public agencies to provide mental health services, substance use disorder treatment and/or diversion programs for those in the criminal justice system. Additional legislation (AB 1056, Chap. 438, Stats. of 2015) requires that the grants be awarded competitively, specifies that funds may serve both adults and juveniles and allows funds to be used for housing-related assistance and other community-based supportive services, including job skills training, case management or civil legal services. The BSCC further requires that at least 50 percent of the award made to grantees is passed through to community-based service providers.
If you have questions about BSCC's Prop. 47 Grant Program, please send them to Prop47@bscc.ca.govcreate new email
Prop 47 Cohort III Request for Proposals
This RFP provides the necessary information to prepare a proposal for grant funds available through the Prop 47 Grant Program. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 2, 2022. Any questions concerning this RFP must be submitted by email to: Prop47@bscc.ca.govcreate new email
Prop 47 Cohort III RFP - Word - Amended March 17, 2022
Prop 47 Cohort III Budget Attachment - Excel*
*Note: Applicants must submit the Grant Project Budget and Budget Narrative (Budget Attachment) as an Excel spreadsheet. Do not submit it in any other format. Detailed instructions for completing the Budget Attachment are listed on the Instructions tab of the Excel workbook.
Notice of Funds Availabilityopens PDF file
Bidders' Conference
The BSCC has scheduled a Proposition 47 RFP Bidders’ Conference. The purpose of this conference is to provide clarity on the RFP instructions and respond to technical questions. BSCC staff cannot provide assistance or advice on the preparation of a proposal at these conferences.
March 2, 2022 Bidders' Conference - Agenda & Attendance Instructions
Prop 47 Bidders' Conference Presentationopens PDF file
Prop 47 Bidders' Conference Video
Rater Training
May 24, 2022 Executive Steering Committee Meeting - Agenda & Attendance Instructions
Prop 47 C3 Rater Training PowerPointopens PDF file
Proposition 47 Two Day Orientation – October 18 & 19, 2022
Proposition 47 Orientation Video – Day 1
Proposition 47 Orientation Video – Day 2
Section 1: Welcome and Grant Overviews – Presentationopens PDF file
File 1 RFPopens PDF file
Section 2: Administrative Overviews – Presentationopens PDF file
File 1 Grant Admin Guideopens PDF file
Section 3: Program Responsibilities – Presentationopens PDF file
File 1 CMV Toolopens WORD file
Section 4: Fiscal Responsibilities – Presentationopens PDF file
File 1 Salaries and Benefits Worksheetopens EXCEL file
File 2 Supporting Document Checklistopens PDF file
File 3 Invoice Instructionsopens PDF file
Section 5: Data Collection & Evaluation Requirements - Presentationopens PDF file
File 1 Template & Data Dictionaryopens EXCEL file
File 2 Data Collection Tipsopens PDF file
File 3 Evaluation Resourcesopens PDF file
File 4 Evaluator Roleopens PDF file
File 5 Local Evaluation Planopens PDF file
File 6 Final Local Evaluation Reportopens PDF file
File 7 Quarterly Narrative Reportingopens PDF file
Local Evaluation Plan Webinar December 13, 2022
Local Evaluation Plan Webinar Recording
Awarded Proposals
Prop 47 Funding Recommendationsopens WORD file
Summary of Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Release Request for Proposals | February 14, 2022 |
| Virtual Bidders’ Conference | March 2, 2022 |
| Letters of Intent to Apply Due | April 4, 2022 |
| Proposals Due to the BSCC | May 2, 2022 |
| Proposal Rating Process & Development of Funding Recommendations | May - July 2022 |
| BSCC Board Considers Funding Recommendations | July 14, 2022 |
| Grant Period Begins | September 1, 2022 |
| Mandatory Grantee Orientation - Date TBD | October 2022 |
Publicly Accessible Data Sets: 2012-2021
The below data and information presents a sample of demographic and criminological information from publicly accessible data files. In addition to presenting summaries of information contained in the files, links to official publications and datasets have been provided. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of publicly accessible files. Relevant data are available from a number of sources and can be accessed online and through other mechanisms.
2012-2021 California Demographic Reference Dataopens PDF file
Scoring Panel
In September 2018, the Board of State and Community Corrections approved a Proposition 47 Scoring Panel to read and rate proposals and develop grant award recommendations. The Scoring Panel included representation from community-based organizations, non-profits, governmental organizations and includes individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system.
2019 Proposition 47 Scoring Panel Rosteropens PDF file
Cohort 2
In 2019, 43 public agencies responded to the Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Request for Proposals and more than $194 million was requested for the $96 million that was available. The Board of State and Community Corrections ultimately approved funding for 23 public agencies from August 2019 to May 2023. Learn more about Cohort 2 below.
- Cohort 2 Project Descriptionsopens PDF file
- Cohort 2 Request for Proposalsopens WORD file
- Cohort 2 Submitted Proposals
Data Collection and Evaluation
Proposition 47 grantees are required to use data and research to drive decision-making in the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects. All grantees are required to set aside at least 5 percent (or $25,000, whichever is greater) but not more than 10 percent of their total grant award for data collection and evaluation efforts, to include the development of a Local Evaluation Plan, Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report, and a Final Local Evaluation Report. The purpose of each report is as follows:
- The Local Evaluation Plan describes the evaluation design or model that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of project components. Local Evaluation Plans are due to the BSCC on December 31, 2019.
- The Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report assess progress towards the goals and objectives described in the original proposal. Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Reports are due to the BSCC on August 15, 2021.
- The Final Evaluation Report determines whether the overall project was effective in meeting stated goals and objectives. Final Local Evaluation Reports are due to the BSCC on May 15, 2023.
Awarded Grantees, Local Evaluation Plans, Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report and Evaluators
Grantees were encouraged to work with external evaluators in the development of an evaluation approach for their projects. The plans reflect a diversity in goals and objectives, outcome measures, and research designs. In some instances, interim Local Evaluation Plans are provided to allow grantees additional time to select an evaluator.
Final Local Evaluation Report Webinar
The BSCC provided a webinar to Prop 47 Cohort 2 grantees and contracted evaluators on February 21, 2023 to provide guidance on preparing the Final Local Evaluation Report. Recording of the webinar is provided for your convenience
Quarterly Progress Report – Attachment 2 Webinar
The BSCC provided two webinars to Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Grantees on October 28, 2019 and October 31, 2019 to provide guidance on completing the Quarterly Progress Report - Attachment 2 file. Specifically, the webinar included information on how the BSCC will be using these data, using the Excel file, and variable definitions. Recordings of both webinars are provided for your convenience.
Grantee Orientation
The BSCC hosted a Proposition 47 Cohort II Grantee Orientation on September 6, 2019. This one-day gathering was an opportunity to review administrative and program responsibilities, invoice reporting, data collection and evaluation, site visits preparation, and other grant related activities. The meeting agenda, video, and key PowerPoints are provided below for your convenience.
Agenda
Grant Overview and Grantee Presentations
- Grantee Overview & Presentations - PowerPointopens PDF file
- Video of Overview & Grantee Presentations Section
Review of Administrative Responsibilities
- Review of Administrative Responsibilities PowerPointopens PDF file
- Video of Administrative Responsibilities Section
Review of Fiscal Responsibilities
Review of Programmatic Responsibilities
- Review of Programmatic Responsibilities PowerPointopens PDF file
- Video Programmatic Responsibilities Section
Principles of Effective Interventions
- Principles of Effective Interventions PowerPointopens PDF file
- Video of Principles of Effective Interventions Section
Data Collection and Evaluation Responsibilities
Site Visit Preparation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- FAQs – March 4, 2019 PDF
- FAQs – February 8, 2019 PDF
- FAQs – January 31, 2017 (Also applicable to the 2019 Cohort 2 RFP)opens PDF file
Bidders’ Conferences
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) hosted Bidders’ Conferences to provide clarity on the Request for Proposals (RFP) instructions and to allow interested applicants to ask questions about the RFP and the RFP process.
Cohort 1
In December 2016, Bidders’ Conferences were held in Sacramento, Fresno and San Diego.
Cohort 2
In January 2019 Bidders’ Conferences were held in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
Publicly Accessible Data Sets: 2013-2017
The below data and information presents a sample of demographic and criminological information from publicly accessible data files. In addition to presenting summaries of information contained in the files, links to official publications and datasets have been provided. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of publicly accessible files. Relevant data are available from a number of sources and can be accessed online and through other mechanisms.
2013-2017 California Demographic Reference Dataopens PDF file
Executive Steering Committee
The Proposition 47 Executive Steering Committee was approved by the Board at its April 14, 2016 meeting. The ESC included a cross-section of subject matter experts on mental health and substance use disorder treatment, diversion programs, reentry, housing and other areas, including individuals who were directly impacted by the criminal justice system. This ESC developed the Proposition 47 Request for Proposals and made Cohort 1 funding recommendations to the Board.
ESC Membership Rosteropens WORD file , ESC Member Bios, and ESC Press Release
Cohort 1
In 2017, 58 public agencies responded to the Proposition 47 Request for Proposals and more than $200 million was requested for the $103 million that was available. The Board of State and Community Corrections ultimately approved funding for 23 public agencies from June 2017 to August 2020.
During the first 12 months of operation many grantees experienced implementation delays that delayed the initiation of service delivery. In September 2018, the Board approved a no-cost, 12-month extension through August 2021. The extension allowed interested grantees additional time to run their programs to account for time-consuming startup activities. Nineteen grantees accepted the no-cost, 12-month extension.
Learn more about the Proposition 47 Grant Program, read the Final Evaluation Report, explore an Interactive Data Map, and view prior proposal submissions below:
- Cohort 1 Project Summariesopens PDF file
- Cohort 1 Final Evaluation Reportopens PDF file
- Cohort 1 Funding - Interactive Data Map
- Cohort 1 Request for Proposals opens WORD file
- Cohort 1 Submitted Proposals
Data Collection and Evaluation
Proposition 47 grantees are required to use data and research to drive decision-making in the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects. All grantees are required to set aside at least 5 percent (or $25,000, whichever is greater) but not more than 10 percent of their total grant award for data collection and evaluation efforts, to include the development of a Local Evaluation Plan, Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report, and a Final Local Evaluation Report. The purpose of each report is as follows:
- The Local Evaluation Plan describes the evaluation design or model that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of project components. Local Evaluation Plans are due to the BSCC on November 15, 2017.
- The Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report assess progress towards the goals and objectives described in the original proposal. Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Reports are due to the BSCC on August 15, 2019.
- The Final Evaluation Report determines whether the overall project was effective in meeting stated goals and objectives. Final Local Evaluation Reports are due to the BSCC on September 30, 2020 or September 30, 2021,depending on whether they accepted the no-cost extension.
Awarded Grantees, Local Evaluation Plans, Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Reports, Final Evaluation Reports and Evaluators
Below is a list of the 23 awarded grantees, links to the Local Evaluation Plans, Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report and the names of the Evaluators. Grantees were encouraged to work with external evaluators in the development of an evaluation approach for their projects. The plans reflect a diversity in goals and objectives, outcome measures, and research designs. In some instances, interim Local Evaluation Plans are provided to allow grantees additional time to select an evaluator.
Final Local Evaluation Report Webinar
The BSCC provided a webinar to Proposition 47 Cohort 1 grantees on April 12, 2021 to provide guidance on completing the Final Local Evaluation Report. Recording of the webinar is provided for your convenience.
Final Local Evaluation Report Webinar
Publicly Accessible Data Sets: 2011-2015
The below data and information presents a sample of demographic and criminological information from publicly accessible data files. In addition to presenting summaries of information contained in the files, links to official publications and datasets have been provided. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of publicly accessible files. Relevant data are available from a number of sources and can be accessed online and through other mechanisms.
2011-2015 California Demographic Reference Data - PDF
The BSCC has developed a Proposition 47 inbox to respond to any questions and to accept public comments. The email address for the inbox is Prop47@bscc.ca.govcreate new email. BSCC staff requests that all communication be submitted in writing at this time. If you would like to provide public comment, please use the Prop 47 inbox to provide your input and include the words “public comment” in the subject line.
Regional Meetings The BSCC hosted six Regional Meetings throughout California in response to widespread interest in how expected state savings might be reinvested to reduce recidivism among the state’s low-level offenders. These were held on October 28, 2015 in Oakland, on January 25, 2016 in Fresno, on January 26, 2017 in San Bernardino County, on January 27, 2016 in Los Angeles, on January 28, 2016 in San Diego and on June 23, 2016 in Sacramento. These meetings were open to the public in order to provide public comment. A summary of the public comment will be provided to the Prop 47 ESC and the Board. You can view the videos from the BSCC's Regional Meetings by selecting the links below:
- Oakland - October 28, 2015 Meeting Video
- Fresno - January 25, 2016 Meeting Video
- Highland - January 26, 2016 Meeting Video
- Los Angeles - January 27, 2016 Meeting Video
- San Diego - January 28, 2016 Meeting Video
- Sacramento - June 23, 2016 Meeting Video
- Community based treatment/not in custody treatment
- Mental health/substance use treatment and counseling
- Stable, affordable housing
- Diversion
- Job Training
Cohort 2 Bidders’ Conferences In January 2019, the Board of State and Community Corrections held Proposition 47 Bidders’ Conferences in Sacramento at the BSCC and in Los Angeles at the Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium. These conferences provided clarity on the Request for Proposals (RFP) instructions and allowed interested applicants to ask questions about the RFP and the RFP process. January 24, 2019 Prop 47 Bidder’s Conference Livestream*opens AUDIO file *Due to technical difficulties, audio quality in the video is poor until the 43:28 mark. As an alternative, the audio recording is provided below. Audio recording of January 24, 2019 Sacramento Bidders’ Conference Cohort 1 Bidders’ Conferences The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) hosted Bidders’ Conferences in Sacramento, Fresno and San Diego the week of December 12, 2016. These conferences were held to provide clarity on the Request for Proposals (RFP) instructions and to respond to technical questions. December 12, 2016 Sacramento Bidders’ Conference Livestream