Maryland

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant award is to fund local and State government agencies to combat drug abuse and violent crime.

Governor's Office on Crime Control and Prevention

Mailing Address: 300 E. Joppa Rd., Ste. 1105
Baltimore, MD 21286-3016
Phone: (410) 321-3521
Fax: (410) 321-3116
E-mail: info@goccp.usa.com

Funds are available in February/March and are publicized by a mail-out to all State departments, law enforcement, health departments, and local governments. The funding process gives priority to areas emphasized. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through workshops.

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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant award is to fund programs that offer shelter and related assistance to family violence victims.

Maryland Department of Human Resources

Mailing Address: 311 W. Saratoga Street, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 767-7477
Fax: (410) 333-0256

Funds are available at various times and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP) and an announcement in Maryland Contracts Weekly. The funding process is limited to service providers with a current Domestic Violence Contract. The funding cycle/project period is variable. 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 reduce rape and sexual assault through funding violence prevention and public education projects.
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Mailing Address: 201 W. Preston Street, Rm. 545
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 767-6070
Fax: (410) 225-6483

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

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State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant award is to fund victim assistance programs for crime victims in Maryland.

Governor's Office on Crime Control and Prevention

Mailing Address: 300 E. Joppa Rd., Ste. 1105
Baltimore, MD 21286-3016
Phone: (410) 321-3521
Fax: (410) 321-3116

Funds are available in spring. They are announced by a notice placed in the Maryland Register and a mail-out to a master list of service providers. The funding process is open/competitive with a focus on victim service providers. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance available.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to enhance victim services; improve law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women.

Governor's Office on Crime Control and Prevention

Mailing Address: 300 E. Joppa Rd., Ste. 1105
Baltimore, MD 21286-3016
Phone: (410) 321-3521 ext. 330
Fax: (410) 321-3116




When available, funds are announced by a notice placed in the Maryland Register and through a mail-out to law enforcement, prosecutors and service providers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through a pre-application conference.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant award is to fund services to assist victims of crime meet immediate needs (i.e. shelter, counseling, and advocacy).

Maryland Department of Human Resources

Mailing Address: 311 W. Saratoga Street, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 767-7176
Fax: (410) 333-0256

As available, funds are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP) and an announcement placed in Maryland Contracts Weekly. 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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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 Resources

Mailing Address: 311 West Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 767-7583

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



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This document was last updated on May 07, 2008