The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Supplemental Funding to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault Grant Program.
Donor Name: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
State: Indiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Grant Size: $10,000 to $250,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The purpose of this grant program is to (1) assist with the transition to virtual/remote services for rape crisis centers, sexual assault programs, tribal programs, and culturally specific programs that provide crisis services, support services, and assistance to survivors of sexual assault, and (2) support the increased emergency needs as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency for those victims of sexual assault outside of intimate partner violence. FVPSA is a program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Family and Youth Services Bureau, an office of the Administration for Children and Families.
The purpose of these supplemental funds is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. The activities that will be supported by these funds within these purpose areas include:
- PREVENT
- Activities that assist sexual assault survivors by providing virtual services, supportive services, temporary housing assistance, mobile advocacy services, and supplies that will ensure survivors of sexual assault receive the care, support, and services they need while reducing the exposure to and risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.
- PREPARE
- Activities and technical assistance that include assessing needs of sexual assault survivors during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Activities that provide training, information, and assistance necessary to ensure the continuity of rape crisis centers and sexual assault services. Assessing the capacity of local rape crisis centers and sexual assault programs’ emergency operation plans and plans to address the needs of survivors and reduce the exposure to and risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.
- RESPOND
- Activities and technical assistance for ensuring the continuity of sexual assault programs and rape crisis center services, culturally specific programs, and tribal programs during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which includes responding to issues such as adapting to fluctuating needs and changing circumstances. Please note that staffing enhancements, workforce supports, and workforce capacity building are allowable activities.
Funding Information
- The approximate funding available is $1,400,000 for this 2-year grant award period. ICJI estimates providing 10- 20 awards in the amount of $10,000 to $250,000.
- The award period the current grant cycle is January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible entities include local public agencies or nonprofit private organizations that assist victims of sexual assault (and their dependents) and have a documented history of effective work involving sexual assault outside of intimate partner violence. Nonprofit private organizations include: faith-based and charitable organizations, community-based organizations, tribal organizations and voluntary associations.
- If selected, subrecipients must protect the privacy and confidentiality of those being provided services and must adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the request for proposal.
- All grants from the ICJI Victim Services Division are reimbursement grants.
For more information, visit Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
