West 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.

Division of Criminal Services

Mailing Address: 1204 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-8814 ext. 215
Fax: (304) 558-0391

(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 Human Services

Mailing Address: Building 6, Rm. B-850, Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 588-7980
Fax: (304) 588-8800

(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: 1411 Virginia Street, East
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-3210
Fax: (304) 558-1437

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

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State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant award is to fund shelter and related services to victims of domestic violence.

Criminal Justice and Highway Safety Division

Mailing Address: 1204 Kanawha Blvd.
East Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-8814
Fax: (304) 558-0391

Funds are available in May and are announced by a mass mail-out to agencies, programs, and individuals. The funding process is based on a formula; funds are allocated to West Virginia's 13 domestic violence shelter programs. 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 increase awareness and understanding of violence against women, create a safer environment for women, and encourage a collaborative response to the needs in both rural and metropolitan areas.

Criminal Justice and Highway Safety Division

Mailing Address: 1204 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-8814 ext. 216
Fax: (304) 558-0391

Funds are available in January and are announced by a mass mail-out to agencies, programs, and individuals. The funding process is open/competitive with priority given to rural programs for a portion of the funds. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available on request.

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VOCA Victim Assistance

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

Criminal Justice and Highway Safety Division

Mailing Address: 1204 Kanawha Blvd., East
East Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-8814
Fax: (304) 558-0391

Funds are available in January and are announced by a mass mail-out to agencies, programs, and individuals. The funding process is open/competitive and the funding cycle/project period is July–June. 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 Health and Human Resources

Mailing Address: State Capitol Complex, Bldg. 6, Room 850
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 558-7980
Fax: (304) 558-8800