Louisiana

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant program is to fund projects to improve the criminal justice system and reduce violent crime and drug abuse.

Commission on Law Enforcement

Mailing Address: 1885 Wooddale Blvd., Ste. 708
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (504) 925-3513
Fax: (504) 925-1998

Funds become available at various times and are publicized in all major newspapers statewide. The funding process is established by Local Planning Councils in accordance with Federal guidelines. The funding cycle/project period is 3 years with a 1 year extension available. Technical assistance is available on request.

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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant program is to fund programs providing assistance to victims of family violence.

Governor's Office of Women's Services/Family Violence Unit

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94095
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095
Phone: (504) 922-0960
Fax: (504) 922-0959

Funds are available in April and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process gives priority to currently funded providers. The funding cycle/project period is July– June. Technical assistance is available on request.

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant program is to support rape crisis services with an emphasis on prevention and education.

Office of Public Health

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 60630
New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: (504) 568-2510
Fax: (504) 568-7005

Funds are available in January and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process is open to rape crisis centers exclusively. The funding cycle is based on the Federal fiscal year; project periods are up to 3-year contracts. Technical assistance is available on request.

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State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant program is to fund local family violence programs to assist victims.

Governor's Office of Women's Services/Family Violence Unit

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94095
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095
Phone: (504) 922-0960
Fax: (504) 922-0959

Funds are available in April and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process gives priority to currently funded providers. The funding cycle/project period is July– June. Technical assistance is available on request.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to encourage collaborative efforts to strengthen the criminal justice system’s response to violence against women.

Commission on Law Enforcement

Mailing Address: 1885 Wooddale Blvd., Rm. 708
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (504) 925-175
Fax: (504) 925-1998

Funds are available at various times and are publicized through advertisements in all major newspapers and through coalition newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive, however, Local Planning Councils work with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions in allocation decisions. The funding cycle/project periods are variable. Technical assistance is available on request.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant award is to support the provision of direct services to victims of crime.

Commission on Law Enforcement

Mailing Address: 1885 Wooddale Blvd., Rm. 708
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (504) 925-1757
Fax: (504) 925-1998

Funds are available at various times and are publicized through advertisements in all major newspapers and through coalition newsletters. The funding process is open/competitive, however, Local Planning Councils work with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions in allocation decisions. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year with a renewal option. 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.

Office of the Assistant Attorney General

Mailing Address: Post Office Box 94040
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004
Phone: (504) 342-4134
Fax: (504) 342-7593

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