Washington

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 Community, Trade, and Economic Development

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 48300
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: (360) 586-8411
Fax: (360) 586-0489

(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 and Health Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 45710
Olympia, WA 98504-5710
Phone: (360) 902-7994
Fax: (360) 902-7903

Funds are available in the summer and are announced by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process consists of 70 percent of funds being noncompetitive to domestic violence shelters; 25 percent of funds are open/competitive. The funding cycle/project period is a renewable 1-year cycle. 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.

Department of Social and Health Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 47833
Olympia, WA 98504-7833
Phone: (360) 236-3782
Fax: (360) 753-9100

(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 strengthen law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crime against women and enhance services for victims.

Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 48300
Olympia, WA 98504-8300
Phone: (360) 753-4934
Fax: (360) 586-0873

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

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant award is to fund direct services for victims of crime.

Department of Social and Health Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 45710
Olympia, WA 98504-5710
Phone: (360) 902-7994
Fax: (360) 902-7903

Funds are available in the summer and are announced by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process consists of two-thirds the annual grant being a noncompetitive allocation to domestic violence and sexual assault programs; one-third is open/competitive. The funding cycle/project period is a renewable 1-year cycle. Technical assistance is 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.

Division of Children and Family Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 45710, Mail Stop OB-41
Olympia, WA 98504-5710
Phone: (360) 902-7996
Fax: (360) 902-7903