Montana
Edward Byrne Formula Grant
The goal of this grant program is to fund programs to provide advocacy to victims in the criminal justice system; and domestic violence training for law enforcement.
Montana Board of Crime Control
Mailing Address: 303 N. Roberts, 4th Floor
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: (406) 444-3604
Fax: (406) 444-4722
Funds are available in December–January and are announced by a statewide Request for Proposal (RFP) mailing. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional workshops held every couple of years.
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
The goal of this grant program is to fund programs that prevent family violence and provide immediate shelter and assistance for victims of family violence.
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Maling Address: P.O. Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604-8005
Phone: (406) 444-5906
Fax: (406) 444-5956
(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)
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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The goal of this grant program is to fund programs to provide 24-hour crisis lines for sexual assault victims, education and prevention services, and immediate support services to survivors of sexual assault.
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Mailing Address: Cogswell Building, Room A206
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: (406) 444-2640
Fax: (406) 444-1861
Funds are available in May/June and are announced by a mailing to agencies and service providers. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to continuation projects. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through an interactive video conference and on request.
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STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant program is to fund programs to improve criminal justice response to women victims of violent crime and strengthen services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Montana Board of Crime Control
Mailing Address: 303 N. Roberts, 4th Floor
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: (406) 444-1995
Fax: (406) 444-4722
Funds are available in January and are announced by a statewide mailing. The funding process is open/competitive. Criminal justice training proposals are accepted only for agencies responsible for training. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional workshops held every couple of years.
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VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant program is to fund direct services to victims of crime.
Montana Board of Crime Control
Mailing Address: 303 N. Roberts, 4th Floor
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: (406) 444-1995
Fax: (406) 444-4722
Funds are available in January and are announced by a statewide mailing. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional workshops held every couple of years.
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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 Public Health and Human Services
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604
Phone: (406) 444-5917
Fax: (406) 444-5956
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