Delaware
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.
Criminal Justice Council
Mailing Address: 820 N. French Street, 4th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 577-5030
Fax: (302) 577-3440
(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 prevent family violence and provide immediate shelter and assistance for victims of family violence.
Criminal Justice Council
Mailing Address: 820 N. French Street, 4th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 577-3697
Fax: (302) 577-3440
As available, funds are publicized through advertisements in local newspapers; mail-outs to service providers, and local agency newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive for 25 percent of the funds, and the remaining 70 percent gives priority to shelter programs. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal Fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through workshops and on request.
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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The goal of this grant program is to fund rape prevention and education programs, 24-hour hotlines, and victim assistance.
Division of Public Health
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 637
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 739-4724
Fax: (302) 739-3839
Funds are available in the Spring and are publicized through a press release in statewide newspapers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 1–3 years. Technical assistance is available on request.
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STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant program is to fund projects that ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to combat violence against women.
Criminal Justice Council
Mailing Address: 820 N. French Street, 4th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 577-5030
Fax: (302) 577-3440
As available, funds are publicized through advertisements in local newspapers and mail-outs to service providers. The funding process is open/competitive within Federal guidelines. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year with renewal option. Technical assistance is available through workshops and on request.
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VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant program is to fund programs providing direct services to crime victims and their children.
Criminal Justice Council
Mailing Address: 820 N. French Street, 4th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 577-8696
Fax: (302) 577-3440
As available, funds are publicized through advertisements in local newspapers, through mail-outs to service providers, and notices in local agency newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive within Federal guidelines. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year with renewal options. 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: 1825 Faulkland Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 633-2654
Fax: (302) 633-2652
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