The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is accepting applications for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 Victims Services Grant Program-Sexual and Domestic Violence Services (VSGP-SDVS) funding.
These Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) Guidelines and Application Procedures provide detailed guidance to aid applicants in determining eligibility, developing itemized budgets and budget narratives, and completing other related forms. Using the guidance presented in this document, applicants can efficiently and effectively prepare complete applications. The development of these requirements was informed by the U.S.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to assist localities with providing temporary assistance to help alleviate potential intimidation of witnesses. The purpose of the Witness Protection Grant Program (WPGP) is to support witnesses and their families who may be in danger because of their cooperation with the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes.
These Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Victim Witness Grant Program NonCompetitive Funding Guidelines and Application Procedures provide detailed guidance to aid applicants in developing itemized budgets and budget narratives and completing other related forms. Using the guidance presented in this document, applicants can efficiently and effectively prepare complete applications. The development of these guidelines was informed by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Final Rule and other federal and state requirements.
Crime Investigations, Equipment and Supplies, Training and Community Engagement
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is now accepting applications for the Virginia Operation Ceasefire Grant Program (OCGP). The purpose of this initiative is to support the implementation of strategies that will result in reducing violent crime within the Commonwealth while implementing effective and sustainable solutions to intercept and eliminate local cycles of violence.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is the administering agency for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF). Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 9.1-116.1, DCJS is announcing the availability of funding to assist in protecting and providing necessary services to victims of and/or children affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and family abuse.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Victim Witness Grant Program (VWGP) funding opportunity for continuing grants.
In 1994, the United States Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. One part of VAWA is the STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution) Violence Against Women program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
