Connecticut
Edward Byrne Formula Grant
The goal of this grant program is to provide funding assistance to State and local governments to address problems involving drugs and violent crime.
Office of Policy and Management
Mailing Address: 450 Capitol Avenue, MS#52CPD
P.O. Box 341441
Hartford, CT 06134-1441
Phone: (860) 418-6210
Fax: (860) 418-6496
Funds are available in March. The funding process is determined by a Federally required policy board. Grants are prenegotiated with eligible State agencies and local government programs. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available on request.
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
The goal of this grant program is to assist battered women by funding programs that provide transitional living services.
Department of Social Services
Mailing Address: 25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 424-5872
Fax: (860) 951-2996
Funds are available in March and are publicized in family violence coalition newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation programs. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal Fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through meetings with grantees and on request.
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The goal of this grant program is to reduce rape and sexual assault by funding violence prevention and public education projects.
Department of Public Health
Mailing Address: MS #11 PSI, 410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: (860) 509-7277
Fax: (860) 509-7717
(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)
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State Local Dollars
The goal of this grant program is to fund programs that serve battered women and their children by providing shelter and support services.
Department of Social Services
Mailing Address: 25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 424-7277
Fax: (860) 951-7717
Funds are available in June and are publicized in family violence coalition newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation programs. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal Fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through meetings with grantees and on request.
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STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant program is to enhance and improve the State's response to domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Office of Policy and Management
Mailing Address: P.O Box 341441
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 418-6391
Fax: (860) 418-6496
Funds are available in December and are publicized via notice given at the annual Advisory Board meeting with representatives from State and local government and service providers. The funding process is open/competitive based on an allocation plan and priorities set by Advisory Board. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year. Technical assistance available on request.
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VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant program is to fund new, expanded, and continuing programs providing direct services to crime victims.
Office of Victim Services
Mailing Address: 31 Cooke Street
Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: (860) 747-6070
Fax: (860) 747-6428
As funds are available, they are publicized by a mail-out notice of Request for Proposal (RFP) and advertisements in major newspapers. The funding process is open/competitive with priorities set by Federal guidelines and Connecticut General Assembly. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through workshops 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.
Department of Children and Families
Mailing Address: 505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 550-6472
Fax: (860) 566-6726
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