South Dakota

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.

Attorney General's Task Force on Drugs

Mailing Address: 500 E. Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: (605) 773-6313
Fax: (605) 773-6471

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

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Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant award is to support programs to prevent family violence and to provide shelter and related assistance.

Department of Social Services

Mailing Address: 700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Phone: (605) 773-4330
Fax: (605) 773-4855

Funds are available in the winter and are publicized by a mail-out to service providers. The funding process is a formula giving priority to current victim service providers. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available on request.

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Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant award is to reduce rape and sexual assault through funding violence prevention and public education projects.

South Dakota, continued

Department of Health

Mailing Address: 445 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-3185
Phone: (605) 773-4939
Fax: (605) 773-5683

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

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State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant award is to provide funding to public or private/nonprofit organizations who provide shelter and related services to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Department of Social Services

Mailing Address: 700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Phone: (605) 773-4330
Fax: (605) 773-6834

Funds are available in the winter and are publicized by a mail-out to service providers. The funding process is a formula giving priority to current victim service providers. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available on request.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to enhance prosecution of violent crimes against women and enhance training for judges, law enforcement, and prosecutors relating to crimes against women.

Department of Social Services

Mailing Address: 700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Phone: (605) 773-4330
Fax: (605) 773-6834

Funds are available in the winter and are publicized by a mail-out to service providers and government agencies. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to current victim service providers. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available on request.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant award is to provide funding to public or private/nonprofit organizations who provide direct services to victims of violent crime.

Department of Social Services

Mailing Address: 700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Phone: (605) 773-4330
Fax: (605) 773-6834

Funds are available in the winter and are publicized by a mail-out to service providers. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to current victim service providers. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available on request.

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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 Social Services

Mailing Address: 700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 773-3227
Fax: (605) 773-4855