Virginia
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 Criminal Justice Services
Mailing Address: 805 E. Broad Street, 10th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 786-1577
Fax: (804) 371-8981
(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 fund shelter and related assistance for victims of family violence.
Department of Social Services
Mailing Address: 730 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219-1849
Phone: (804) 692-1900
Fax: (804) 692-1949
(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 award is to reduce rape and sexual assault through funding violence prevention and public education projects.
Department of Health
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2448, Room 104
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 371-2622
Fax: (804) 371-6032
(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)
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STOP Violence Against Women Act
The goal of this grant award is to enhance the criminal justice system's response to violent crimes against women.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Mailing Address: 805 E. Broad Street, 10th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 225-3900
Fax: (804) 371-8981
Funds are available in July/August and are publicized through announcements mailed to service providers and agencies. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given in accordance with Federal guidelines. The funding cycle/project period is January– December. Technical assistance is available through a series of application workshops.
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VOCA Victim Assistance
The goal of this grant award is to fund programs that provide direct services to victims of crime.
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Mailing Address: 805 E. Broad Street, 10th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 786-3923
Fax: (804) 786-7980
Funds are available in March and are publicized by a mail-out of applications and Request for Proposals (RFPs) to service providers and agencies statewide. The funding process consists of victim/witness grants being determined by crime rates and staffing needs. All other projects are open/competitive. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available through regional workshops based on applicant's needs.
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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 Criminal Justice Services
Mailing Address: 805 East Broad St., 10th floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 371-0534
Fax: (804) 371-8981
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