The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Victim Services (VS) Branch, is soliciting proposals for its 2023-24 Elder Abuse (XE) Program.
Donor Name: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/17/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to 217,444
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The purpose of the Program is to enhance the safety of elder and dependent adult victims/survivors of crime by providing direct services to victims/survivors and bridging the gap between elder justice service providers (including Adult Protective Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, providers of legal assistance, etc.) and victim/survivor service providers. This Program will provide support for communities to improve their ability to identify the needs of victims/survivors of elder and dependent adult abuse, including victims/survivors with disabilities, and to improve the delivery of services. This will be accomplished by:
- Funding an Elder Abuse Victim Specialist solely dedicated to serving elder and dependent adult victims/survivors. Providing and coordinating direct services for elder and dependent adult victims/survivors.
- Expanding the communities’ capacity to serve elder and dependent adult victims/survivors.
- Ensuring that elder and dependent adult victims/survivors have access to the criminal justice system.
- Implementing an outreach awareness program for victims/survivors and mandated reporters of elder and dependent adult abuse and others who encounter these victims/survivors.
Funding Information
Applicants may apply for up to 217,444, for the 12-month Grant Subaward performance period.
Performance Period
January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive funding Applicants must be either an organization that provides victim/survivor services and must receive a minimum of 60% of available points on the Rating Form.
For more information, visit Cal OES.
