Arkansas

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant program is to provide funding assistance to State and local governments to address drug and violent crime problems.

Department of Finance and Administration

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3278
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: (501) 682-1074
Fax: (501) 682-5206

(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)

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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant program is to fund programs that provide shelter and related assistance for victims of family violence.

Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32780
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: (501) 682-5153
Fax: (501) 682-5155

As they are available, funds are publicized through direct mail to potential service providers and notices are placed in statewide newspapers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is variable. Technical assistance is available through a workshop and on request.

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this program is to reduce rape and sexual assault through funding violence prevention and public education projects.

Department of Health

Mailing Address: 4815 W. Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205-3867
Phone: (501) 661-2135
Fax: (501) 661-2055

(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant program is to strengthen criminal justice and victim service efforts to address violence against women.

Department of Finance and Administration

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3278
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-1074
Fax: (501) 682-5206

As they are available, funds are publicized through direct mail to potential service providers and notices are placed in statewide newspapers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is variable. Technical assistance is available through a workshop and on request.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant program is to fund programs that provide direct services to victims of crime.

Department of Finance and Administration

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3278
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: (501) 682-1074
Fax: (501) 682-5206

As they are available, funds are publicized through direct mail to potential service providers and notices are placed in statewide newspapers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is variable. Technical assistance is available through a workshop and on request.

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Children’s Justice Act Grant Program

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

Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence

Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham - Slot 606
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 661-7975
Fax: (501) 661-7967

(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)