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Wisconsin Department of Justice Wisconsin DOJ administers grant programs that support victim services, criminal justice initiatives, juvenile justice, elder justice, drug policy efforts, grants administration, and school safety programs across Wisconsin. Use this page to learn more about Wisconsin DOJ grant program areas, including program descriptions, funding purposes, contacts, and related grant resources.
Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS) Grant Program The Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS) grant is a sexual assault grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was designed to improve the criminal justice responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to increase the availability of services for victims of these crimes.
The Office of Crime Victim Services (OCVS) administers two VAWA formula grants from the US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women: the STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant and the Sexual Assault Service Formula Program (SASP).
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program Victims of Crime Act (VOCA ) victim assistance grants are provided to private and public agencies to support direct services to victims of violent crime . Services provided under this program include safety planning, community service referrals, counseling, crisis intervention and legal advocacy.
Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Grant Program Children’s Justice Act (CJA) , a federal program, provides grants to States to improve the investigation, prosecution and judicial handling of cases of child abuse and neglect , particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limit additional trauma to the child victim. This also includes the handling of child fatality cases in which child abuse or neglect is suspected.
State Child Advocacy Center Grant Programs Child Advocacy Centers are centralized locations where all responders to a sexual assault within a community can respond to a victim. They were developed to limit the number of times a child has to “tell their story” and the number of people from various stages of the system to which the victim has to respond. Wis.
Stats. 165. 96 , OCVS provides 17 annual grants of $132,647 each to specified child advocacy centers for education, training, medical advice, and quality assurance activities.
Child advocacy centers are intended to provide comprehensive services for child victims and their families by coordinating services from law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, child protective services, victim advocacy agencies, and health care providers.
Grants awarded under the program typically fund multi-disciplinary teams of law enforcement, nurses, and victim advocates to record victim interviews and collect evidence in child sexual assault and child abuse cases. These grants do not provide funding for direct services; rather, state funds support the professional development, service improvement, medical consultation, and evaluation in 17 Child Advocacy Centers across Wisconsin.
State Victim Services Grant Program The 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget (2025 Wisconsin Act 15) allocated a total of $20,000,000 in state general purpose revenue (GPR) for grant awards to provide direct victim services in Wisconsin. This allocation of state funds supplements federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants.
64 grants were awarded to nonprofits and public agencies that provide direct services to victims of crime such as: Respond to the emotional, psychological, or physical needs of crime victims; Assist victims to stabilize their lives after a victimization; Assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and/or Restore a measure of safety and security for the victim.
Includes the following programs: The Criminal Justice program staff are involved in developing and implementing statewide criminal justice policies, plans, and programs, while overseeing various federal and state-funded initiatives to improve public safety and criminal justice outcomes. This team also supports the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and its subcommittees.
Criminal Justice Program Supervisor: Ryan Anderson, AndersonRL@doj. state. wi.
us Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to states and units of local government. JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings.
Wisconsin’s multi-year funding strategy includes funding for projects such as Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG) and Drug Task Forces; Law Enforcement Assisted Deflection; Local Pretrial Services; the State Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; and Drug Take Back events and related expense.
JAG Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Program The Wisconsin Department of Justice provides funding to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to support compliance with the US DOJ “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape” in adult and juvenile corrections and the implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The PREA and SORNA subgrants are funded by a penalty on the JAG and Title II federal grants until Wisconsin becomes compliant with federal law for SORNA and PREA.
JAG Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The Wisconsin Department of Justice provides funding to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to support compliance with the US DOJ “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape” in adult and juvenile corrections and the implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The PREA and SORNA subgrants are funded by a penalty on the JAG and Title II federal grants until Wisconsin becomes compliant with federal law for SORNA and PREA. Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP) funding support local implementation of jail-based MAT programs and the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative (WDI) .
The WDI supports established deflection programs to plan, develop, and implement comprehensive efforts that identify, respond to, treat, and support those impacted by the use and misuse of opioids, stimulants, and other substances.
A variety of multidisciplinary overdose prevention, response, diversion, and referral models (including mobile crisis units and co-responder models), led by law enforcement and other first responders, have emerged in communities throughout the Nation.
WDI implements one or more of the six pathways of deflection in partnership with law enforcement or other first responders that target at risk-populations, including individuals who commit low-level, non-violent, drug-related offenses to community-based substance abuse and behavioral health services.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program is a nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, prosecutors, community leaders, and other stakeholders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in a community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
PSN is coordinated by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices in the 94 federal judicial districts throughout the 50 states and U.S. territories. PSN is customized to account for local violent crime problems and resources.
Current subawards include programs in Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, Madison Police Department, Dane County Narcotics Task Force, Beloit Police Department, Janesville Police Department, and La Crosse Police Department.
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program's –funding is sub-awarded to Dane County and Taycheedah Correctional Facility (DOC) to provide Residential Substance Abuse Treatment to offenders. Federal funds are provided for the RSAT Program through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
beat patrol program provides state funding to the ten communities with the highest violent crime rates and with a population over 25,000 with funds to support additional police personnel for community work or beat patrols. As required, the calculation of eligibility occurs every three years and is based on the violent crime rates reported by eligible agencies through the Uniform Crime Reporting system.
Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) Grant Program Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) grant program provides state funds to law enforcement agencies to purchase body cameras, digital storage, and retrieval systems for all their officers.
The Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) Grant Program was established under County Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Programs State funds are provided for three grant programs for counties and tribes to be used for law enforcement purposes. These grants programs are funded from Indian Gaming Receipts revenue allocated to Wisconsin DOJ from the Department of Administration.
The three separate programs include a grant for counties, one for tribes, and one that is a collaboration between a county & tribe. Gunshot Location Technology Program Gunshot Location Technology program (formerly ShotSpotter) provides state funds to the Milwaukee Police Department to support deployment of the Gunshot Location Technology Program in the City of Milwaukee.
Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response Program Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response program provides state funds via a competitive grant opportunity once each biennial budget to Wisconsin local and tribal law enforcement agencies to fund law enforcement response to drug trafficking.
State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) The Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act allows funding to assist state and local efforts to reduce violent crime and gun-related violence across the United States in the form of a Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant.
Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Program (TAD) Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) program was established by the 2005 Wisconsin Act 25 to support county and tribal efforts that provide treatment and diversion programs for non-violent adult offenders for whom substance abuse was a contributing factor in their criminal activity.
There have been numerous expansions of the TAD program with programs now operating in 56 counties and 3 tribes in Wisconsin. State funding for TAD programs has been increased over the years, to nearly $9. 7 million for 2023 and 2024 each.
Funded projects range from approximately 30 pre-charge and post-charge diversion programs at the initial prosecutorial decision-making stage to 60 treatment courts programs.
TAD programs provide local jurisdictions with options to offer offenders the opportunity to enter diversion programs or treatment court programs, which typically involve drug and/or alcohol treatment, case management, and other risk reduction services as a safe alternative to jail or prison confinement.
BJP staff and the Elder Justice Coalition collaborate with leading state agencies, statewide organizations, and non-governmental agencies to bridge gaps in coordination of needed services, to raise public awareness, and to advocate for elder justice in Wisconsin. Contact: Mike Austin, AustinMP@doj. state.
wi. us State funds are for the Elder Abuse Hotline for direct victim contact to educate, inform and assist individuals in receiving appropriate information and services. The hotline entails three primary services: an online resource hub, a toll-free hotline and a warm transfer to the appropriate service provider.
The program allows for the ability to enhance Wisconsin's 72 counties to respond to challenging cases of elder abuse. Elder Abuse in Later Life Program Abuse in Later Life program funds a comprehensive approach to addressing elder abuse in communities.
The program provides training to criminal justice professionals to enhance their ability to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation; provide cross-training opportunities to professionals working with older victims; establish or support a coordinated community response to elder abuse; and provide or enhance services for victims who are 50 years of age or older.
The Juvenile Justice program staff supports the Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission and its subcommittees, and monitors compliance with the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act in order to receive Title II federal grant funds for distribution to counties, tribes, non-profits, and schools.
Juvenile Justice program staff also distribute other youth justice related state and federal grants funds to agencies across the state. Juvenile Justice Program Supervisor: Matt Allord, AllordMJ@doj. state.
wi. us Title II Federal Juvenile Justice Grant Program Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Title II Formula Grants Program supports statewide and local delinquency prevention and juvenile justice system improvements. Wisconsin DOJ provides funding to local agencies according to the defined purpose areas and requirements of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) .
Funding is available to Wisconsin based on share of the national youth population. To remain eligible for full funding, the Wisconsin DOJ Juvenile Justice Programs Unit collects data, drafts reports, and audits facility compliance with the core requirements of the JJDPA.
Juvenile Justice Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The Wisconsin Department of Justice provides funding to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to support compliance with the US DOJ “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape” in adult and juvenile corrections and the implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.
The PREA and SORNA subgrants are funded by a penalty on the JAG and Title II federal grants until Wisconsin becomes compliant with federal law for SORNA and PREA. Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program Youth Crisis Stabilization and Reentry funding aims to fill gaps in Juvenile Detention Centers mental health and substance use disorder assessment, treatment, and reentry services.
The program will fund and train facility staff in evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder screenings and assessments. The program aims to increase the availability of treatment for these disorders within facilities and for youth reentering the community.
Youth Gang Diversion and AODA Prevention Milwaukee Programs State funds are provided to support programs in four priority counties designated to reduce youth gang involvement, youth violence, and youth alcohol and other drug abuse.
Youth Gang Diversion grant program funds designated agencies’ services that divert youth from gang activities into productive activities, including placement in appropriate educational, recreational, and employment programs. The program was created under Wisconsin Statute 165. 987(1) .
Social Development Commission (SDC) Milwaukee AODA Initiative is funded through the Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SAPTBG) through an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The AODA Initiative provides alcohol and other drug abuse education, prevention, and treatment services for participants in the SDC Milwaukee youth gang diversion program (Wisconsin Statute 165. 987(3)) .
BJP staff advise the Office of the Attorney General on drug policy and manages the semi-annual prescription Drug Take Back day. Contact: Danielle Long, LongDB@doj. state.
wi. us BJP provides federal and state funding to subgrantees for criminal justice, juvenile justice, and elder justice programs. BJP financial staff have expertise in applying for and managing federal grants and subgrants and are available to provide technical assistance to subgrantees and other agencies that may need help.
Grants Administration Supervisor: Jannifer Ayers, The OSS Grants Team administers several grant opportunities for Wisconsin schools . For more information on school safety specific grant opportunities, v isit School Safety Grants .
Wisconsin Act 109: Digital Mapping of School Buildings Grants The purpose of this grant program is to assist school boards, governing bodies of private schools, charter schools, and tribal schools in obtaining reimbursement for the creation of interactive critical mapping data. Mapping produced through this program is shared with DOJ and local law enforcement to support faster, more informed response during incidents on school grounds.
SSI Grants - Critical Incident Stabilization Funds This grant program provides funding to schools and school districts that need additional resources to respond to or recover from a critical incident. Qualifying incidents may vary but include acts of violence or criminal conduct that result in significant trauma to a school community.
Financial assistance may be used to support emergency response, mental health counseling, infrastructure repair or improvement, post-crisis consulting, training reimbursement, and other support services. SUSO Instructional Materials Grant The SUSO Student Instructional Materials grant has supported schools in implementing SUSO.
Funding provided schools with access to instructional materials related to SUSO and assisted schools in introducing and encouraging use of the tipline. Though the grant has closed, schools are still able to purchase materials through the SUSO Store .
Jump to Specific Grant Programs For questions about the status of your WebGrants enrollment request or grant-specific access, contact the Wisconsin DOJ Program Manager or Financial Contact listed in the grant announcement. For questions about setting up your MyWisconsin ID account, contact MyWisconsin ID support at 608-471-6667 .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and public agencies that provide direct services to victims of crime. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000,000 (total allocation for 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Victim Services Grant Program is funded by Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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