Nebraska
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 and Criminal Justice
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94946
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-3416
Fax: (402) 471-2837
(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 programs that prevent family violence and provide immediate shelter and assistance for victims of family violence.
Department of Social Services
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-9106
Fax: (402) 471-9455
(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 achieve health status objectives including
education and sexual assault prevention efforts.
Department of Health
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 95044
Lincoln, NE 68509-5044
Phone: (402) 471-3485
Fax: (402) 471-6446
Funds are available fall/spring and are announced by an RFA distribution mailing and a notice given at the Advisory Committee Public Hearings. The funding process consists of non-competitive distribution to specific agencies and service providers. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is on request.
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STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant program is to establish and maintain local coordinated response to victims of family violence.
Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94946
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2194
Fax: (402) 471-2837
Funds are available in January and are publicized by a mass mailing of grant announcements. The funding process is open/competitive with preference given to consolidated, coordinated programs. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is provided through a 2-day workshop and on request.
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VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant program is to expand and enhance the ability of victim assistance agencies to provide direct services to crime victims.
Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94946
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2194
Fax: (402) 471-2837
Funds are available in March and are publicized by a mass mailing of grant announcements. The funding process is open/competitive with preference given to consolidated, coordinated programs. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is provided through a 2-day workshop and on request.
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: P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Phone: (402) 471-9320
Fax: (402) 471-9455
(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)
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