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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Sexual Assault Grant Program
Grant Program Profile
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Grant Program Name:
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Sexual Assault Grant Program
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| Source
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This grant program is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) and the Federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) funds (see 42 U.S.C. 10603(a)).
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| Amount
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It is anticipated that a total of approximately $126,000 will be awarded each year. Consequently, it is anticipated that a total of 3-4 FTE positions or will be supported annually through this grant program.
These funding projections are based on the information available to DCJS at the time of publication. These figures are estimates. They are not guaranteed and they may change. In the event of a significant increase or decrease in the availability of funds between fiscal years, DCJS will notify all grantees and provide them with instructions regarding adjustments to FY 2011 awards.
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| Guidelines
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| Grant Application Form- Cover Sheet | .doc | .pdf | | Grant Application Form- Itemized Budget | .doc | .pdf | | Sexual Assault Services Target Form | .doc | .pdf | | General Grant Conditions | .doc | .pdf | | Certifications Regarding Lobbying | .doc | .pdf | | VOCA Guidelines (excerpted copy) | .doc | .pdf | | Grant Application Checklist | .doc | .pdf |
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| Purpose
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This grant program is authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) (the “Recovery Act”) and by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA), 42 U.S.C. 10603(a). One of the purposes of the Recovery Act is to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery.
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| Eligibility
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Programs that have a documented history of surpassing statewide and program size caseload averages may be permitted to ask for up to one additional full-time position. The following programs are eligible to apply for these grant funds:
6th Court Service Unit- Family Violence Prevention Program
Choices
Family Crisis Support Services
Hanover Safe Place
Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter
Project Horizon
Response- Norfolk
SARA- Alexandria
SARA- Charlottesville
The Collins Center
The James House
The Laurel Center
Violence Intervention Program
Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley
DCJS will not provide funding for existing positions that are currently supported in full by other grant funds.
In FY 2010-2011, the sexual assault grant program to support local and state programs is open only to non-profit and public agencies currently receiving DCJS Sexual Assault VOCA funding.
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