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Guam

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant is to fund local and statewide projects that address violent crime, drug control, and improvement of the criminal justice system.

Bureau of Planning
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2950
Hagatna, GU 96932
Phone: [011] (671) 472–4201
Fax: [011] (671) 477–1812

(Contact the grant administrator for information regarding the state funding process.)

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant is to fund programs that prevent violence against women.

Bureau of Planning
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2950
Hagatna, GU 96932
Phone: [011] (671) 472–9162
Fax: [011] (671) 472–7575

As available, funds are publicized through newspaper announcements of a request for proposals (RFP). The funding process is open/competitive; however, government and nongovernment programs meet to agree on funding levels. The funding cycle is February–January. Technical assistance is available through workshops.

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant is to fund rape prevention education programs and some services to rape victims.

Department of Public Health and Social Services
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2816
Hagatna, GU 96910
Phone: [011] (671) 475–0671
Fax: [011] (671) 477–7626

As available, funds are publicized by newspaper announcements of an RFP. The funding process is open/competitive within nonprofit, nongovernment agencies and/or coalitions. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year, with renewal for an additional year. Technical assistance is available on request.

STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant is to train officers, prosecutors, and other personnel; expand services for victims; improve collaboration; and develop data collection.

Office of the Governor
Mailing Address: Federal Program Office
P.O. Box 2950
Hagatna, GU 96932
Phone: [011] (671) 472–9162
Fax: [011] (671) 477–4826

As available, funds are publicized by newspaper announcements of an RFP. The funding process is open/competitive; however, government and nongovernment agencies meet and agree on funding levels. The funding cycle/project period is February–January. Technical assistance is available through workshops.

VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant is to fund services for victims of violent crime.

Department of Law
Mailing Address: 120 West O’Brien Drive
Suite 2–200E
Hagatna, GU 96910
Phone: 9–1– (671) 475–3324, ext. 285
Fax: 9–1– (671) 472–2493

As available, funds are publicized by newspaper announcements of an RFP. The funding process is open/competitive, and the funding cycle/project period is 1 year. Technical assistance is available on request.

Children’s Justice Act Grant Program

The goal of this grant is to develop, establish, and operate programs designed to improve the handling of child abuse cases and the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases.

Department of Public Health and Social Services
Mailing Address: Child Abuse Coordinator
P.O. Box 2816
Hagatna, GU 96910

Office for State and Local Domestic Preparedness Support

The goal of this grant is to provide direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions to enhance their capability and preparedness to respond to weapons of mass destruction terrorist incidents.

Department of Military Affairs
Mailing Address: Office of Civil Defense
P.O. Box 2877
Hagatna, GU 96932
Phone: [011] (671) 475–0802
Fax: [011] (671) 477–9317

Federal Emergency Management Agency Domestic Preparedness and Response Assistance

The goal of this grant is to work with states to help plan for disasters, develop mitigation programs, and meet needs when major disasters occur.

Federal Emergency Management Agency—Region IX
Mailing Address: Presidio of San Francisco
Building 105
San Francisco, CA 94129–1250
Phone: (415) 923–7100
Fax: (415) 923–7112

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OVC National Directory of Victim Assistance Funding Opportunities
September 2001

This document was last updated on May 07, 2008