Massachusetts
Edward Byrne Formula Grant
The goal of this grant program is to fund programs to aid criminal justice, court, and crime victims services.
Executive Office of Public Safety
Mailing Address: 100 Cambridge Street, Rm. 2100
Boston, MA 02202
Phone: (617) 727-6300 ext. 323
Fax: (617) 727-5356
As available, funds are publicized by a mail-out to State agencies and local service providers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is variable. Technical assistance is available on request.
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
The goal of this grant award is to fund unique pilot projects across the State to enhance the current emergency network of services for victims of family violence.
Department of Social Services
Mailing Address: 24 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 727-3171 ext. 522
Fax: (617) 261-7435
As available, funds are announced through the State Coalition for Battered Women's Services. The funding process gives priority to providers who have demonstrated innovative work with women and children's services. The funding cycle/project period is annual with an option to renew. Technical assistance is available on request.
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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The goal of this grant award is to fund sexual assault prevention and victim services.
Department of Public Health
Mailing Address: 250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108-4619
Phone: (617) 624-5485
Fax: (617) 624-5075
When available, funds are publicized in the Goods and Services Bulletin and on the internet (http://www.comm-pass.com). The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is variable. Technical assistance is available through a bidder's conference and on request.
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State Local Dollars
The goal of this grant award is to fund emergency network and transitional programs for battered women and their children.
Department of Social Services
Mailing Address: 24 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 727-0900
Fax: (617) 727-4588
As available, funds are publicized by a notice in the statewide bulletin Goods & Services. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 5 years. Technical assistance is available through a bidder's conference and on request.
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STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant award is to fund programs that provide training, education, and direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Executive Office of Public Safety
Mailing Address: 100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Phone: (617) 727-6300 ext. 311
Fax: (617) 727-5356
As available, funds are announced in newspapers, through a mail-out, and by the Governor's Domestic Violence Commission. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is variable. Technical assistance is available on request.
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VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant award is to fund programs that provide direct services to crime victims.
Office for Victims Assistance
Mailing Address: 100 Cambridge Street, Room 1104
Boston, MA 02202
Phone: (617) 727-5200
Fax: (617) 727-6552
As available, fund are publicized by a mail-out to a current mailing list and through a list on the State's Internet Announcement Services. The funding process is open/competitive with priority give to continuation programs. The funding cycle/project period is 3 years. Technical assistance is available.
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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 Social Services
Mailing Address: 24 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 727-3171
Fax: (617) 261-7435
(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)
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