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.
Report evaluating three Proposition 47 programs offers strategies to help engage Hispanic and Latino participants
A qualitative analysis from focus-group interviews of lead agency and partner organization staff and participants of three Proposition 47 grantees who had high rates of engaging Hispanic and Latino participants in mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs provides insights and recommendations for engaging Hispanic and Latino participants in these programs. Full report linked below.
Prop 47 Evaluation Shows Recidivism Cut by More than Half for Low-Level Offenders
A comprehensive evaluation of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 grant program suggests participants who received services made available by the 2014 voter-approved initiative are substantially less likely to recidivate compared to those traditionally incarcerated in California. Full report linked below.
Prop 47 Cohort 4 Grants - October 3, 2024 to June 30, 2028
In preparation for this Request for Proposals (RFP), the BSCC released a survey to the field asking respondents to rank the needs in their communities as related to Proposition 47, describe how funds should be prioritized across the required program areas and supplemental support service areas, and provide suggestions for improving or changing grant requirements. Survey results indicated the Cohort 3 RFP developed by the Prop 47 ESC continues to align with the needs and priorities of California’s communities, but also identified a greater need for residential treatment options. The Cohort 4 RFP mirrored Cohort 3 with increased funding thresholds to meet identified needs.
FYI - The September 12, 2024 Board Meeting has been moved to October 3, 2024. Consequently, the start date for the grant period will also be moved to October 3, 2024, to align with the Board’s approval of funding recommendations.
Applicants will be notified of funding recommendations prior to the October 3rd Board Meeting. The recommendations are considered tentative until the approved by the BSCC Board.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
In April 2024 the BSCC released the Prop 47 Cohort 4 RFP to California public agencies in partnership with community based organizations. The application period closed June 10, 2024. Proposals selected for funding will be under agreement with the BSCC from October 3, 2024, to June 30, 2028. The term of the grant agreement includes the grant service delivery period and an additional six months to finalize and submit the required Final Local Evaluation Report and financial audit.
Prop 47 Cohort 4 RFP and Attachments for Reference:
- Prop 47 Cohort 4 RFP Instruction Packet
- Prop 47 Notice of Funding Availability
- Prop 47 Grant Agreement - Sample
- Prop 47 Budget Attachment
- Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee Membership Roster
- Prop 47 Local Advisory Committee Letter of Agreement
- Prop 47 Project Work Plan
- Prop 47 Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies Regarding Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement
- Prop 47 Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving Subawards
Summary of Key Dates for Prop 47 Cohort 4
| Activity | Estimated Date |
|---|---|
| Proposals Due | June 10, 2024 |
| Rate Proposals & Develop Funding Recommendations | June to August 2024 |
| Board Consideration/Approval of Funding Recommendations | October 3, 2024 |
| Grant Service Period Begins | October 3, 2024 |
| Mandatory Grantee Orientation | October or November 2024 - Date TBD |
| Grant Service Period Ends | March 31, 2028 |
| Final Evaluations and Reports Due - Grant Agreement Ends | June 30, 2028 |
April 30, 2024 Grant Information Session
The BSCC held a virtual Grant Information Session for applicants interested in learning more about Prop 47 and the RFP process. The session provided clarity on RFP instructions and answered technical questions. BSCC staff reviewed proposal submission instructions, funding information, eligible grant activities, and the Prop 47 rating process.
- 4.30.24 Prop 47 Grant Info Session Recording
- Grant Information Session Presentation
- Budget Attachment Presentation
- Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Prop 47 Cohort 3 Grants - September 1, 2022 to June 1, 2026
On February 10, 2022, the Board approved the release of the Proposition 47 Request for Proposals with a proposal due date of May 2, 2022. The RFP made $143,436,700 available competitively to public agencies located in the State of California. Twenty large scope and four small scope proposals totaling $124,907,667 were funded for programs and initiatives that provide mental health services, substance-use disorder treatment, and/or diversion programs for people in the criminal justice system.
| # | Grantee | Project Title | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda County Health Care Services Agency | ACProp47 Cohort III | $6,000,000 |
| 2 | Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender | Holistic Intervention Partnership (HIP) | $5,999,999 |
| 3 | Corona-Norco Unified School District | Corona-Norco Unified School District Youth Diversion Program | $1,634,390 |
| 4 | Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services | Kern Transitions Program | $6,000,000 |
| 5 | Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office | LA Door (Diversion Outreach & Opportunities for Recovery) | $6,000,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles County, Department of Health Services | Reentry Intensive Case Management Services (RICMS) and Skills and Experience for the Careers of Tomorrow (SECTOR) | $20,000,000 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, City of, Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity | Project imPACT | $6,000,000 |
| 8 | Marin County, Department of Health and Human Services | Housing for Collaborative Court Clients in Behavioral Health Treatment | $1,000,000 |
| 9 | Merced County, Probation Department | Merced County Pre-Trial Diversion Program | $6,000,000 |
| 10 | .Monterey County, Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau | Advancing Transformative Healing and Interpersonal Growth Through Collaborative Partnerships | $6,000,000 |
| 11 | Pasadena, City of, Public Health Department | Pasadena Outreach Response Team Expansion (PORT-E) Program | $1,143,951 |
| 12 | Placer County, Health and Human Services | Promoting Community Health and Safety | $6,000,000 |
| 13 | San Diego County | San Diego County Community Care Coordination | $6,000,000 |
| 14 | San Francisco, Department of Public Health | Supporting Treatment & Reducing Recidivism (STARR) | $6,000,000 |
| 15 | Santa Barbara County, Department of Behavioral Wellness | Crisis, Recovery, Engagement, Diversion & Outreach (CREDO47) Program | $6,000,000 |
| 16 | Santa Clara County, Behavioral Health Services Department | Prop 47 Co-occurring Outpatient and Housing Services | $5,999,289 |
| 17 | Santa Cruz County, Probation Department | Coordinated Access for Empowering Success: CAFES – Cohort III | $5,982,074 |
| 18 | Siskiyou County, Health & Human Services; Behavioral Health Division | Project Base Camp | $2,148,353 |
| 19 | Solano County, Health & Social Services | Coordinated Community Re-entry for People in the Justice System with Behavioral Health Needs | $6,000,000 |
| 20 | Sonoma County, Health Department, Behavioral Health Division | County of Sonoma Proposition 47 Initiative | $1,000,000 |
| 21 | Tehama County, Department of Education | Project Restore | $6,000,000 |
| 22 | Vallejo, City of, Police Department | Project HOME (Homeless Outreach, Mentorship, and Empowerment) | $999,611 |
| 23 | Yolo County, District Attorney | Pathway to Home | $1,000,000 |
| 24 | Yolo County, Health & Human Services Agency | Connections to CARE (Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Engagement) | $6,000,000 |
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.
- The Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report assess progress towards the goals and objectives described in the original proposal.
- The Final Evaluation Report determines whether the overall project was effective in meeting stated goals and objectives.
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.
| Alameda County, Health Care Services Alameda Local Evaluation Plan |
Contra Costa County, Office of the Public Defender Contra Costa Local Evaluation Plan |
| Corona-Norco Unified School District Corona-Norco Local Evaluation Plan |
Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Kern County Local Evaluation Plan |
| Los Angeles City Attorney's Office Los Angeles City Attorney Local Evaluation Plan |
City of Los Angeles Mayor's Office, Office of Reentry Los Angeles Mayor's Local Evaluation Plan |
| Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department Los Angeles County Local Evaluation Plan |
Marin County Health and Human Services Marin County Local Evaluation Plan |
| Merced County Probation Department Merced County Local Evaluation Plan |
Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau Monterey County Local Evaluation Plan |
| Pasadena, City of, Public Health Department Pasadena Local Evaluation Plan |
Placer County Health and Human Services Placer Local Evaluation Plan |
| San Diego County San Diego County Local Evaluation Plan |
San Francisco Department of Public Health San Francisco Local Evaluation Plan |
| Santa Barbara County, Department of Behavioral Wellness Santa Barbara County Local Evaluation Plan |
Santa Clara County Probation Department Santa Clara County Local Evaluation Plan |
| Santa Cruz County Probation Department Santa Cruz County Local Evaluation Plan |
Siskiyou County, Health and Human Services |
| Solano County Health and Social Services Solano County Local Evaluation Plan |
Sonoma County Health Department Behavioral Health Division Sonoma County Local Evaluation Plan |
| Tehama County Department of Education Tehama County Local Evaluation Plan |
Vallejo, City of, Police Department Vallejo Local Evaluation Plan |
| Yolo County District Attorney Yolo County DA Local Evaluation Plan |
Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency Yolo County HHS Local Evaluation Plan |
Request for Proposals
Released in February 2022, the Cohort III RFP made approximately $143 million available for programs that address mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, diversion programs, or some combination thereof for people in the criminal justice system. The grant period runs September 1, 2022 through June 1, 2026.
Please submit Cohort III questions or comments to Prop47@bscc.ca.gov.
Bidders' Conference
In March 2022 the BSCC held a bidders' conference to provide clarity on the RFP instructions and respond to technical assistance regarding the RFP process. The BSCC 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 Presentation
- Prop 47 Bidders' Conference Video
- FAQs
Executive Steering Committee
To ensure successful program design and implementation, it is essential that those impacted are included in the decision making process. The BSCC uses ESCs to inform decision making related to the Board’s programs, including developing RFPs, rating proposals and making funding recommendations to the Board. ESCs help the BSCC to work collaboratively in changing environments, complete work on time and create positive partnerships critical for success.
Rater Training
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 – Presentation
File 1 RFP
Section 2: Administrative Overviews – Presentation
File 1 Grant Admin Guide
Section 3: Program Responsibilities – Presentation
File 1 UPDATED July 2024 SAMPLE CMV Tool with Instructions
File 1 CMV Tool
Section 4: Fiscal Responsibilities – Presentation
File 1 Salaries and Benefits Worksheet
File 2 Supporting Document Checklist
File 3 Invoice Instructions
Section 5: Data Collection & Evaluation Requirements - Presentation
File 1 Template & Data Dictionary
File 2 Data Collection Tips
File 3 Evaluation Resources
File 4 Evaluator Role
File 5 Local Evaluation Plan
File 6 Final Local Evaluation Report
File 7 Quarterly Narrative Reporting
Local Evaluation Plan Webinar December 13, 2022
Local Evaluation Plan Webinar Recording
Prop 47 Cohort 4 Survey to the Field - November 2023
In November 2023 the BSCC reached out to the field to complete a survey to collect much-needed feedback about how the BSCC could increase interest for Cohort 4 Prop 47 grant funding and to highlight the flexibility this grant allows in funding substance use treatment, mental health services, and diversion programs and in developing new partnerships to address the varied needs of your communities. The survey collected information from public and community-based organizations about their awareness of the grant, its purpose, and their and their ability/eligibility to apply for or receive funds as a subcontractor.
Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act Survey - For Reference Only
Prior Prop 47 Cohorts
Cohort 2: August 15, 2019 to May 15, 2023
Request for Proposals (RFP)
In 2019, 43 public agencies responded to the Proposition 47 Cohort II RFP. 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.
Bidders' Conference
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* *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
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
- The Two-Year Preliminary Evaluation Report assess progress towards the goals and objectives described in the original proposal.
- The Final Evaluation Report determines whether the overall project was effective in meeting stated goals and objectives.
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.
* Grantees either accepted a one-year, no cost extension or are revising their Final Local Evaluation Report. Reports will be posted to the website once they are available.
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.
Final Local Evaluation Report Webinar
In February 2023, the BSCC provided a webinar to Prop 47 Cohort 2 grantees and contracted evaluators to provide guidance on preparing the Final Local Evaluation Report.
Quarterly Progress Report – Attachment 2 Webinar
In October 2019, the BSCC provided two webinars to Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Grantees 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.
Grantee Orientation
The BSCC hosted a Proposition 47 Cohort II Grantee Orientation as 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
Review of Administrative Responsibilities
- Review of Administrative Responsibilities PowerPoint
- Video of Administrative Responsibilities Section
Review of Fiscal Responsibilities
Review of Programmatic Responsibilities
Principles of Effective Interventions
- Principles of Effective Interventions PowerPoint
- Video of Principles of Effective Interventions Section
Data Collection and Evaluation Responsibilities
Site Visit Preparation
Cohort 1: June 16, 2017 to August 15, 2021
Cohort I RFP
In 2017, 58 public agencies responded to the Proposition 47 RFP 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 Summaries
- Cohort 1 Final Evaluation Report
- Cohort 1 Funding - Interactive Data Map
- Cohort 1 Request for Proposals
- Cohort 1 Submitted Proposals
Bidders' Conference
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.
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.
Executive Steering Committee
The Cohort I Prop 47 ESC 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
Final Local Evaluation Report Webinar
In April 2021 BSCC provided a webinar to Proposition 47 Cohort 1 grantees to provide guidance on completing the Final Local Evaluation Report. Recording of the webinar is provided for your convenience
Publicly Accessible Data Sets
The below data and information presents samples of demographic and criminological information from publicly accessible data files. to obtain more recent data from these sources, links are available on the Evaluation Resources web page. 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 Data
2013-2017 California Demographic Reference Data
2011-2015 California Demographic Reference Data - PDF
Contact the BSCC regarding the Prop Grant
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.gov 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.
Archive
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
Public Comments
Synopsis of Public Comments The five highest priorities for Prop 47 spending as expressed through public comment at the Regional Meetings are:
- Community based treatment/not in custody treatment
- Mental health/substance use treatment and counseling
- Stable, affordable housing
- Diversion
- Job Training
Prop 47 News
June 2017 - Board Awards $103m in Prop 47 Funds to Innovative Rehabilitative Programs
November 2016 - Prop 47 Request for Proposals OK'd for Release
May 2016 - Prop 47 ESC Will Meet June 23-24
April 2016 - Board Names Prop 47 ESC
December 2015 - SCC Sets 4 More Hearings on Prop 47
November 2015 - Two Members to Lead BSCC’s Prop 47 Planning
October 2015 - AB 1056 Expands Areas of Prop 47 Funding
September 2015 - BSCC Sets First Regional Meeting on Prop 47
November 2014 - The BSCC’s Prop 47 Responsibilities are Unfolding