What is the Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants Program?
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has selected Vitalyst Health Foundation and the Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona (TAPAZ) as the fiscal agent to manage the Marijuana Justice Reinvestment grant for the next five years.
When Arizona voters approved Proposition 207 in 2020, it legalized recreational cannabis use for adults aged 21 and over and introduced an excise tax on marijuana. A portion of the tax revenue is allocated to the Justice Reinvestment Fund, which aims to address substance use and mental health issues that often contribute to incarceration.
What organizations qualify for Reinvestment Grants?
If your organization supports people impacted by substance use or the justice system, you may qualify for a new grant opportunity. As part of Proposition 207, Arizona is providing funding to organizations that help these communities.
This grant is designed for organizations working on:
- Substance use prevention, treatment, and early intervention
- Reentry, diversion, rehabilitation, and job training for individuals impacted by the justice system
- Addressing factors that contribute to crime and supporting community safety initiatives
- Restoring civil rights and clearing charges from records (also known as expungement)
The grant portal will open on May 1.
Information Sessions
What’s Next? We’re hosting a Grant Info Session where you can learn:
- Who qualifies for funding
- How the grant works
- How to apply
Virtual Information Session
Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 A.M. | Online Only
In-person Information Session in Phoenix
Thursday, April 24 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
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Grant Documents and Requirements
The documents below provide an overview and instructions for the Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grants. If anything is still unclear, please contact
Instructions to Applicants (this document)
Terms and Conditions
Insurance Requirements
Scope of Services
Attachment A: Narrative Responses
Attachment B: Budget Workbook
Exhibit 1: Data and Funding Landscape
Exhibit 2: Priority Area Maps
Exhibit 3: Prop 207 Community Listening Session Report
Exhibit 4: Instructions for Budget Workbook
Exhibit 5: Evaluation Rubric
Exhibit 6: Monthly Invoice (sample)
Frequently Asked Questions Section
All questions asked about the grant will be answered publicly through this section. Questions can be asked directly at jrg@vitalysthealth.org
What is the difference between JustReinvest funding and the Arizona Justice Reinvestment Grant?
Question: Thank you for the information on upcoming Prop 207 funding. Can you help me understand what the similarities and differences are between this opportunity and the JustReinvest funding administered through Just Communities Arizona? Is an organization eligible for both opportunities?
Answer: Thank you for asking this great question! An organization is eligible for both opportunities. JustReinvest funding administered through Just Communities Arizona is specific to Maricopa County. Arizona Justice Reinvestment funding is administered through Vitalyst Health Foundation statewide.
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