Iowa

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

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

Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse

Mailing Address: Lucas State Office Bldg., 2nd Floor Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-3788
Fax: (515) 242-6390

(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 provide services to domestic violence victims.

Office of the Attorney General

Mailing Address: Old Historical Bldg., E-12 & Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5044
Fax: (515) 281-8199

As available, funds are publicized by press release, mailings to current mailing list, and by request. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through a full-day workshop.

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant program is to fund programs which focus on sexual assault prevention and education. Under served populations are also targeted.

Division of Health Protection

Mailing Address: Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
Phone: (515) 281-4344
Fax: (515) 281-4529

As available, funds are announced through mail-outs, letters, and board meetings. 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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State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant program is to fund services and a statewide hot-line for domestic violence and sexual abuse victims.

Office of the Attorney General

Mailing Address: Old Historical Bldg., E-12 & Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5044
Fax: (515) 281-8199

As available, funds are publicized through press release, mail-out to current mailing list, and by request. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects. The funding cycle/project period is 12 months. Technical assistance is available through a full-day workshop provided.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant program is to enhance and implement programs focusing on violence against women.

Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse

Mailing Address: Lucas State Office Bldg., 2nd Floor
12th & Grand
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 242-6379
Fax: (515) 242-6390

As available, funds are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP) sent to all law enforcement agencies, county attorneys, and victim services providers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 12 months. A technical assistance workshop is provided through Iowa Communications Network.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant program is to fund direct services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse, and previously underserved.

Office of the Attorney General

Mailing Address: Old Historical Bldg., E-12 & Grand Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5044
Fax: (515) 281-8199

As available, funds are publicized through press release, mail-out to current mailing list, and by request. The funding cycle is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is provided in a full-day workshop.

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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: Hoover State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
Phone: (515) 281-8978
Fax: (515) 281-4597