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SECOND CHANCE ACT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANTS: A Checklist for States, Local Governments, and Indian Tribes

Date: 3/13/2009

Source: Council of State Governments Justice Center

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Year Established: 2009

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The checklist and accompanying appendices that follow are meant to help potential applicants for the demonstration project grant program understand its provisions and focus their discussions on how best to meet its requirements; they are not, however, part of the grant solicitation.

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