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Find similar grantsSexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) (Minnesota) is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs (Federal funding through VAWA). The SASP program is a formula program under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that distributes federal funding related to crime victim services.
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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs Support Services For Crime Victims Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program Description of the program The Office of Justice Programs administers Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
VAWA funding is used for developing and strengthening effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking through partnerships between law enforcement/prosecution and direct service agencies.
It is also used for Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs), bringing together victim service providers, law enforcement, forensic examiners, and others responding to sexual violence victims to provide a coordinated community response to sexual assault. Nonprofit agencies, Tribal Nations, and local units of government including cities, counties, or townships are eligible to apply. Eligibility varies based on the specific grant program.
Next funding opportunity, next grant period VAWA grants have separate Request for Proposals based around specific projects, such as VAWA SART or VAWA Special Projects. The next opportunity to apply for VAWA Special Projects is expected to be Spring 2026. The next opportunity to apply for Tribal Special Projects is expected to be Spring 2026.
The next opportunity to apply for VAWA SART is expected to be Winter 2025. 2023 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) 24-Month Special Project Grants 2024-2025 Grants – Summer 2023 RFP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) S. T.
O. P. Special Projects for Tribal Governments 2022-2024 Grants – Summer 2022 RFP VAWA SART Program Standards VAWA SART Technical Assistance Program Standards VAWA Special Projects – Examples of Past Projects OVW allocates VAWA funding to each state and territory to address violence against women.
The two formula programs are Services Training Officers Prosecutors Formula Grant Program (STOP) and Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP). In Minnesota, half of the VAWA STOP funds are dedicated to developing and strengthening effective law enforcement and prosecution responses and strategies to combat violent crimes against women.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) requires a coordinated state plan on how the state uses federal funding related to crime victim services. You can find the current plan below. Current grantees, current grant period VAWA SART: The current grant period for VAWA SART grants is January 1, 2023-March 31, 2026.
Isanti County Attorney's Office New Horizons Crisis Center Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault Saint Paul/Ramsey County Department of Public Health, Sexual Offense Services Winona County Attorney's Office Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (Technical assistance provider for SART) VAWA Special Projects: The current grant period is TBD.
VAWA Courts: The current grant period for VAWA Courts is January 1, 2023-March 31, 2026. Minnesota Judicial Branch VAWA Statewide Medical Forensic Policy Program: The current grant period for VAWA Statewide Medical Forensic Policy Program is January 1, 2023-March 31, 2026. Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault Victoria Riechers, VAWA Program Coordinator, victoria.
riechers@state. mn. us
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agencies providing direct advocacy services to victims of crime in Minnesota, following program standards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) (Minnesota) is funded by Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs (Federal funding through VAWA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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