Wisconsin

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.

Office of Justice Assistance

Mailing Address: 222 State Street, 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53702
Phone: (608) 266-7282
Fax: (608) 266-6676

(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 Health and Social Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7850
Madison, WI 53708
Phone: (608) 266-9354
Fax: (608) 264-6750

(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 attempted rape of women aged 12 years and older.

Bureau of Public Health

Mailing Address: 1414 E. Washington Ave., Rm. 233 Madison, WI 53703-3044
Phone: (608) 261-9434
Fax: (608) 264-6078

At the beginning of each funding cycle, funds are announced at public hearings and to the Statewide Prevention Advisory Committee. The funding process contracts with Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault and victim services. The funding cycle/project period is based on the Federal fiscal year. Technical assistance is available on request.

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State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant award is to support comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault and reimburse counties for prosecutor-based services.

Office of Crime Victims Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7951
Madison, WI 52707
Phone: (608) 267-2251
Fax: (608) 264-6368

As available, funds are announced by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 12 months with renewal option. Technical assistance is on request.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to support programs that protect victims of domestic violence and hold violators accountable.

Office of Justice Assistance

Mailing Address: 222 State Street, 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53702
Phone: (608) 266-7488
Fax: (608) 266-6676

Funds are available in February and August and are announced by a mail-out to a target audience. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 12 months. Technical assistance is available through application workshops.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant award is to support direct services to victims of all crimes.

Office of Crime Victims Services

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7951
Madison, WI 52707
Phone: (608) 267-2251
Fax: (608) 264-6368

As available, funds are announced by a Request for Proposal (RFP). The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is 12 months with a renewal option. 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 Justice

Mailing Address: 222 State Street 3rd Fl.
Madison, WI 53702
Phone: (608) 266-3934
Fax: (608) 264-6368

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This document was last updated on May 07, 2008