STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program (Michigan)

 
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    CFDA#

    16.588     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

    Summary

    Established by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, the STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program seeks to develop and implement law enforcement and prosecution strategies to effectively decrease violent crimes against women. These grants also help to develop and enhance services provided to the victims of violent crimes.

    In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is responsible for coordinating VAWA funds with local agencies. Funds through VAWA provide systematic and sustained focus on permanent systems change within the Michigan criminal justice system, while simultaneously developing a comprehensive network of domestic violence and sexual assault victim service advocates and programs throughout Michigan communities.  

    VAWA funds may be used for multiple purposes, including:
    • Developing, enlarging, or strengthening victim service programs, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking programs; developing or improving delivery of victim services to underserved populations; providing specialized domestic violence court advocates in courts where a significant number of protection orders are granted; and increasing reporting and reducing attrition rates for cases involving violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
    • Training law enforcement officers, judges, other court personnel, and prosecutors to more effectively identify and respond to violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking including the appropriate use of nonimmigrant status.
    • Developing, training, or expanding units of law enforcement officers, judges, other court personnel, and prosecutors specifically targeting violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
    • Developing and implementing more effective police, court, and prosecution policies, protocols, orders, and services specifically devoted to preventing, identifying, and responding to violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
    • Developing, installing, or expanding data collection and communication systems, including computerized systems, linking police, prosecutors, and courts or for the purpose of identifying and tracking arrests, protection orders, violations of protection orders, prosecutions, and convictions for violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
    • Developing, enlarging, or strengthening programs that address the needs and circumstances of Indian tribes dealing with violent crimes against women, including the crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
    • Training of sexual assault forensic medical personnel examiners in the collection and preservation of evidence, analysis, prevention, and providing expert testimony and treatment of trauma related to sexual assault. 
    • Developing, enlarging, or strengthening programs to assist law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and others to address the needs and circumstances of older and disabled women who are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence, including recognizing, investigating, and prosecuting instances of such assault or violence and targeting outreach and support, counseling, and other victim services to such older and disabled individuals.
    • Providing assistance to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking in immigration matters.
    • Maintaining core victim services and criminal justice initiatives, while supporting complementary new initiatives and emergency services for victims and their families.
     

    History of Funding

    A list of previously funded projects can be viewed at: http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71548_7261_7272_7714_75266_75333---,00.html. 

    Additional Information

    Ineligible activities and cost items include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Lobbying and administrative advocacy;
    • Construction or physical modification to buildings, including minor renovations (such as painting or carpeting);
    • Law enforcement equipment such as uniforms, safety vests, shields and weapons;
    • Substance abuse counseling for victims;
    • Purchase or real estate or vehicles;
    • Research Projects;
    • Fundraising campaigns, endowment drives, or solicitation of gifts and bequests;

    Contacts

    MDHHS Department of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

    MDHHS Department of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    333 S. Grand Ave, P.O. Box 30195
    Lansing, MI 48909
    (517) 373-8144
     

  • Eligibility Details

    ?Eligible applicants include Michigan units of local government, rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, faith-based and community-based victim service organizations providing services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence.

    Deadline Details

    For information regarding local deadlines, please contact the MDHHS Department of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at 517-373-8144.  To receive funding notices, prospective applicants can register with https://egrams-mi.com/mdhhs/user/home.aspx and indicate the funding areas of interest. 

    Award Details

    The FY 2023 allocation to the state of Michigan was $4,703,715. Individual award amounts vary. A 25% funding match is required, unless the applicant is a private, nonprofit victim services organization. Awards will be made for a period of 12-months.

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