Kentucky

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant program is to fund programs that address drug control and violent crime issues including victim services.

Kentucky Justice Cabinet

Mailing Address: 403 Wapping Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-3251
Fax: (502) 564-5244

Funds are available in January–February and are publicized by a mailing to an existing mailing list. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects. The funding cycle/project period is 12 months with a renewal option. Technical assistance is available through regional workshops.

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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

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

Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources

Mailing Address: 275 E. Main Street, 6 West
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-6746
Fax: (502) 564-2467

As available, funds are publicized through the State Domestic Violence Coalition. The funding process is competitive with priority given to spouse abuse shelters serving victims and dependent children. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available on request.

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.

Department of Health

Mailing Address: 275 E. Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-7996
Fax: (502) 564-4553

(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 fund programs to enhance services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Kentucky Justice Cabinet

Mailing Address: 403 Wapping Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-3251
Fax: (502) 564-5244

As available, funds are publicized in various agency newsletters. The funding process is open/ competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 1 year. Technical assistance is available through provided grant writing workshops.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant program is to fund services for all victims of violent crime.

Kentucky Justice Cabinet

Mailing Address: 403 Wapping Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-3251
Fax: (502) 564-5244

As available, funds are publicized in various agency newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is1 year. Technical assistance is available through provided grant writing workshops.

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Children’s Justice Act Grant Program

This grant program’s goal is to develop, establish, and operate programs designed to improve the handling of child abuse cases, improving the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases.

Department for Social Services

Mailing Address: 275 E. Main Street, 6th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-3867
Fax: (502) 564-3096