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FY 2019 – 2021 Victim / Witness Grant Program Guidelines for New and Continuation Applicants

In accordance with §9.1-104, 19.2-11.1, and 19.2-11.3 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is disseminating these Program Guidelines to continue supporting grant funded local victim/witness programs, establish new programs in un-served localities, and support existing statewide programs designed to provide direct services, information, and assistance required by Virginia’s Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act (the Act; see 1995, c. 687) and other victims’ rights laws.

(2017 - 2018) Violence Against Women (V-STOP) - One Time Projects for New Applicants

The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is the administering agency for the Virginia Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution (V-STOP) Violence Against Women grant program. V-STOP offers grant funds to successful applicants for activities that increase the apprehension, prosecution and adjudication of persons committing violent crimes against women.
 

(FY 2022) Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF) - Prosecution

The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is the administering agency for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF) grant program. Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund grants are available to non-profit programs, local units of government, and state agencies that provide services to victims of and/or children affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking and family abuse. 

Funds awarded during this cycle will be for a one year continuation-period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

(FY 2018 - 2020) Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF) - Discretionary

The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is the administering agency for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund (VSDVVF) grant program. Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund grants are available to non-profit programs, local units of government, and state agencies that provide services to victims of and/or children affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking and family abuse. Eligible applicants include law enforcement agencies, victims’ services programs, and programs that provide civil legal assistance.

(CY 2017 - 2019) Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)

The Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) was created by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 Technical Amendments, and is the first federal funding stream solely dedicated to the provision of direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault. SASP is administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.

(FY 2017 - 2019) Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Grant Program (SADVGP)

These Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Grant Program (SADVGP) Guidelines provide detailed guidance to aid applicants in determining eligibility, developing itemized budgets and budget narratives, and completing other related forms, including service delivery targets. Using the guidance presented in this document, applicants should be able to efficiently and effectively prepare complete applications. These guidelines are a combination of the Sexual Assault Grant Program and the VOCA Domestic Violence Grant Program (formerly administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services).

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