General Requirements

Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ)
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Eligibility Criteria (specific to this program)

Eligibility Criteria

State and Local Units of Government, such as Law Enforcement Agencies, Jails,
Prisons, Detention Facilities, and other local organizations are eligible.

*The review panel will accept limited grant applications from non-profit organizations
representing statewide associations of local law enforcement. In addition, non-profit
organizations must demonstrate how the grant will address statewide priorities.

The majority of the CESF will be made available to local units of governments and other
eligible local agencies through a competitive Request for Application process developed
by the DCJ.

Priority Funding Areas

• Non-congregate housing for in-custody releases with no housing plan.
• Protections for Incarcerated people and staff working in those areas.
• Communication and community engagement tools to improve communication
between law enforcement and community.
• Systems to track and support adults and/or juveniles released or diverted from
incarceration.
• Systems to create or enhance pretrial supervision for those released from jail or lockup
to assist in social distancing and other guidelines.
• Systems to create or enhance screening processes used to determine eligibility for
pretrial release.
• Video and necessary equipment that can be used to expand bond hearings.

Other Allowable Items

To support both state and local governments/agencies via a broad range of criminal
justice and law enforcement activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
coronavirus.

• Overtime, hiring personnel, training
• Equipment and supplies
• Travel expenses related to the distribution of COVID related resources
• Addressing the medical needs of inmates in local, jails, and detention centers
• Addressing transitional housing needs for the criminal justice and juvenile justice
population
• Any other COVID-19 related expense.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of representatives involved in the response to
the COVID crisis as well as representatives from OAJJA Boards.

How to Apply: Grant announcement, instructions, and the 2022 CESF Application can
be accessed through DCJ’s online grant application system, , ZOOMGRANTS at:
https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/CESF_2021

For application tips, FAQs, and instructions on how to set up a new account and
apply using ZoomGrants: https://dcj.colorado.gov/zoomgrants-training-materials

For technical questions about using ZoomGrants: contact Gillian Trickett at cdps_dcjgms@state.co.us

For questions regarding the CESF application, other than technical ZoomGrants
issues: contact Amy Miller at amy.l.miller@state.co.us or 720-357-4962.

Rejection of Proposals: The State of Colorado reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals, to waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received, and to
accept any portion of the proposal or all items proposed, if deemed in the best interest
of the State of Colorado to do so. Failure of the applicant to provide information
requested in the application shall be the responsibility of the applicant agency, and may
result in disqualification of the applicant. The fact that an applicant meets the eligibility
requirements and applies for eligible services, does not guarantee funding.
For expediency of processing, only a select number of projects will be funded. There will
be a reconsideration process associated with this funding opportunity.

If you experience problems or have questions about how to use ZOOMGRANTS, contact Amy Miller at amy.l.miller@state.co.us.