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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: State’s Attorney
Grantee: State’s Attorney
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: This program will provide critical support to victims and witnesses of violent crime, helping them establish a basic level of safety and stability. Without it, victims and witnesses may be reluctant to engage in or continue participating in the prosecution process which could result in offenders not being held accountable.
Grant Amount: $243,724.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027
Fiscal Impact: $79,100.00
Accounts: 11100.1250.14245.580034.
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: These state funds will allow the SAO to establish a robust relocation program to meet the needs of victims and witnesses of violent crime in Cook County. Through this program, the SAO will create one relocation coordinator position to be dedicated to the program. This program will provide critical support to victims and witnesses of violent crime, helping them establish a basic level of safety and stability. Without it, victims and witnesses may be reluctant to engage in or continue participating in the prosecution process which could result in offenders not being held accountable. There is a 25% match requirement for this award.
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