Nevada
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 Motor Vehicles and Public Safety
Mailing Address: 555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711-0900
Phone: (702) 687-5282
Fax: (702) 687-5328
(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 support community-based direct services to victims of family violence.
Department of Human Resources
Mailing Address: 711 E. 5th Street
Carson City, NV 98710
Phone: (702) 687-5982
Fax: (702) 684-8093
Funds are available in January and are publicized by a mailing to a current mailing list and by public announcement. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance pre-application conferences provided.
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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The goal of this grant program is to reduce rape and sexual assault through
funding violence prevention and public education projects.
State Department of Human Resources
Mailing Address: 3656 Research Way, Suite 32
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: (775) 687-6944
Fax: (775) 687-7693
(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)
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State Local Dollars
The goal of this grant program is to support community-based direct services to victims of domestic violence.
Department of Human Resources
Mailing Address: 711 E. 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: (702) 688-1643
Fax: (702) 688-1616
Funds are available in January and are publicized by a mailing to a current mailing list and by public announcements. The funding process is open/competitive within each county. The funding cycle/ project period is July–June. Technical assistance is provided during pre-application conferences.
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STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant program is to strengthen law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crime against women and enhance services for victims.
Office of the Attorney General
Mailing Address: 100 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4717
Phone: (775) 684-1124
Fax: (775) 684-1108
As available, funds are publicized by media releases, announcements at Council meetings, and notice given to local agencies and service providers. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 12 months. Technical assistance is available through workshops and on request.
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VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant program is to support community-based direct services to crime victims.
Department of Human Resources
Mailing Address: 711 E. 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: (702) 688-1643
Fax: (702) 688-1616
Funds are available in January and are publicized by a mailing to a current mailing list and by public announcements. The funding process is open/competitive within each county. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is provided during preapplication conferences.
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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: 711 East 5th Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: (702) 687-3023
Fax: (702) 687-1074
(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)
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