Minnesota

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.

Department of Children, Families, and Learning

Mailing Address: 1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, Minnesota 55113-4266
Phone: (612) 296-0922
Fax: (651) 582-8499

(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 fund services that assist battered women.

Department of Corrections

Mailing Address: 1450 Energy Park Drive, Ste. 200 St. Paul, MN 55108-5219
Phone: (612) 642-0221 Fax: (612) 643-3444

As available, funds are announced by a notice in the State Register and a mailing to all agencies and local service providers. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects within shelters. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional training sessions and on request.

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant program is to fund rape education and prevention services.

Minnesota Department of Health

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
Phone: (612) 642-0221
Fax: (612) 643-3444

As available, funds are announced by a notice in the State Register and a mailing to all agencies and local service providers. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects within shelters. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional training sessions and on request.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant program is to improve response of the criminal justice system to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Center for Crime Victim Services

Mailing Address: 245 East 6th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 282-6256
Fax: (651) 296-5787

Funds are available in February, August, and November. They are announced by a notice placed in the State Register and by a mailing to all agencies and local service providers. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects and projects serving Native American women. Technical assistance is available through regional training sessions and on request.

VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant program is to fund programs that provide direct services to victims of violent crime.

Mailing Address: 245 E. 6th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 205-4821
Fax: (651) 296-5787

As available, funds are announced by a notice in the State Register and a mailing to all agencies and local service providers. The funding process is open/competitive. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional training sessions and 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 investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse cases.

Department of Human Services

Maling Address: 444 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-3832
Phone: (612) 297-5303
Fax: (612) 296-6244

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