Hawaii

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant program is to fund projects, as required by Federal guidelines, including projects with a victim services component.

Department of the Attorney General

Mailing Address: 425 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-1151
Fax: (808) 586-1373

Funds are available in the Fall and are publicized through mail-outs to government agencies which may include nongovernment agencies in their proposal. The funding process consists of the Governor's Committee on Crime evaluating proposals and determining awards. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year with extensions. Technical assistance is available through a workshop provided on the process and on request.

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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 to provide immediate shelter and assistance for victims of family violence.

Department of Human Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 339
Honolulu, HI 96809-0339
Phone: (808) 586-5664
Fax: (808) 586-5700

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

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

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

Hawaii Department of Health

Mailing Address: 1250 Punchbowl St., #326
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-4402
Fax: (808) 586-4444

As available, funds are publicized through Request for Proposals (RFPs) printed in local newspapers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available on request.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant program is to fund local and statewide services to address violent crimes against women.

Department of the Attorney General

Mailing Address: 425 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-1096
Fax: (808) 586-1373

As available, funds are publicized by an announcement to domestic violence and sexual assault groups. The funding process is competitive and some funds are designated by the State Planning Committee. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year. Technical assistance is available on request.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant program is to fund local and statewide services directly benefitting victims of crime.

Department of the Attorney General

Mailing Address: 425 Queen Street, Room 221
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-1155
Fax: (808) 586-1373

As available, funds are announced by County Victim Assistance Coordinators issuing a local Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process is by formula to counties and is competitive for local providers. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available 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 Human Services

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 339
Honolulu, HI 96809-0339
Phone: (808) 586-5664
Fax: (808) 586-5700

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