THE ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY IS OFFERING MORE THAN SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING RELIEF DURING THE PANDEMIC. 

AUTHORITY ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JASON STAMPS SAYS THE MONEY WILL GO TO GROUPS IN AREAS HIT ESPECIALLY HARD BY THE VIRUS, AND CAN BE USED FOR SEVERAL CONCERNS.

THE MONEY CAN BE USED FOR THINGS LIKE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, RENT AND UTILITIES, FOOD BANKS AND MORE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, VISIT THE ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY'S WEBSITE.