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Are there any other funding sources that can be used to support IST Infrastructure Project Grants?
There are several additional sources of funding available to counties as part of the IST Infrastructure Project. These include […]
What is the process for a non-county entity to secure letters of support from key stakeholders?
DSH does not have a process for securing letters of support from stakeholders. Counties and non-county entities may confer with one another to gather knowledge regarding how to obtain the letter of support. […]
If an IST individual re-enters the program after the initial 18 months, will the county and facility again be eligible for service funding?
The individual will be eligible for service funding if they are deemed IST on a felony for a different charge and have been court-ordered into the program again. They will not be eligible if they are deemed IST on a felony for the same charge. […]
Why must the county distribute services funding to the community agency when the contract is between the agency and DSH?
The service contract is between DSH and the county. DSH distributes the service funding to all counties, and the counties distribute the funding to the agency.
Is there a copy of the IST Infrastructure Project PFA form available to view, or does the RFP include everything needed to submit a proposal?
A sample Program Funding Agreement is available on the IST website under Resources. […]
Can a county apply for IST Infrastructure funding independent of the service contract and vice versa?
Counties may contract with DSH for a Diversion or CBR service contract without the housing infrastructure contract. However if a county is interested in receiving housing infrastructure funds, both an infrastructure housing contract and a service contract for a Diversion and/or CBR program is required.