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.

Department of Public Safety

Mailing Address: 5400 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210-4088
Phone: (803) 896-8706
Fax: (803) 896-8714

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

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant award is to ensure that safe emergency shelter, counseling, and related services are accessible to all victims of domestic violence.

Department of Social Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1520
Columbia, SC 29202-1520
Phone: (803) 898-7505
Fax: (803) 734-6285

Funds are available in August and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available through a preproposal conference.

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant award is to reduce incidence of sexual assault by funding prevention and community education programs.

Department of Health

Mailing Address: Box 101106
Columbia, SC 29211-0106
Phone: (803) 898-0757
Fax: (803) 273-4350

Funds are available in June and are publicized by a Request for Proposal (RFP) notice through coalition members. The funding process is open/competitive among service providers that meet a certain criteria. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available on request.

State Local Dollars

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

Office of Safety and Grants

Mailing Address: 5400 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-8712
Fax: (803) 896-8714

Funds are available in January and are publicized through a Request for Grant Application mail-out to service providers and agencies. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through workshops and on request.

STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to improve the responses of police, prosecutors, and judges to crimes against women.

Office of Safety and Grants

Mailing Address: 5400 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-8712
Fax: (803) 896-8714

Funds are available in February and are publicized by a Request for Grant Application mail-out to service providers and agencies. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available on request and through scheduled meetings.

VOCA Victim Assistance

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

Mailing Address: 5400 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-8712
Fax: (803) 896-8714

Funds are available in October and are announced by a Request for Grant Application mail-out to service providers and agencies. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to private/nonprofit agencies. The funding cycle/project period is April–March. Technical assistance is available on request and through scheduled meetings.

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 1520, Room 507
Columbia, SC 29202-2520
Phone: (803) 734-5670
Fax: (803) 734-6285