National Resource Directory

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant award is to fund projects to improve the criminal justice system and reduce violent crime and drug abuse.

Governor's Justice Commission

Mailing Address: One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor
Providence, RI 02908-5803
Phone: (401) 222-4495
Fax: (401) 277-1294

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

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant award is to fund programs that prevent family violence and provide immediate shelter and assistance for victims of family violence.

Department of Human Services

Mailing Address: 600 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 464-2121
Fax: (401) 464-1876

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

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant award is to reduce and prevent rape and sexual assault.

Mailing Address: 3 Capitol Hill, Room 407
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-5122
Fax: (401) 277-4350

Funds are available in the Fall and are publicized by a public hearing. The funding process is an allocation of funds designated to the Rape Crisis Center. The funding cycle/project period is September 30th–September 29th. Technical assistance is not available.

STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to fund programs that reduce and prevent family and intimate partner violence against women.

Governor’s Justice Commission

Mailing Address: One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-5349
Fax: (401) 222-1294

As available, funds are publicized through a notice mail-out to service providers, advertisements and community meetings. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is September 30–September 29. Technical assistance is available through a workshop and on request.

VOCA Victim Assistance

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

Governor's Justice Commission

Mailing Address: One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor
Providence, RI 02908-5803
Phone: (401) 222-2620
Fax: (401) 222-4498

As available, funds are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP) in major newspapers and a mail-out to current service providers. The funding process is open/competitive based upon applicant's history of service delivery. The funding cycle/project period is 1 year. Technical assistance is available through workshops 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 Child, Youth, and Family

Mailing Address: 610 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 457-4510
Fax: (401) 457-4511