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

 
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    CFDA#

    16.588
     

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Florida Department of Children and Families

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


    In Florida, VAWA funds may be used for multiple purposes, including:

    • Comprehensive training projects (especially multi-disciplinary training).
    • Specialized units such as programs in law enforcement or district attorneys' offices.
    • Projects developing protocols, policies, and evaluation mechanisms.
    • Projects developing data collection and communication systems.
    • Sexual assault and domestic violence victim services programs.
    • Projects concerning stalking; projects designed for Native American women.
    • Projects addressing the needs of older, disabled, and other underserved women.
    • Projects supporting statewide multidisciplinary efforts; training of sexual assault forensic medical personnel.
    • Assistance for domestic violence and sexual assault victims with immigration matters.

    Allowable costs include: 

    • Personnel providing eligible services
    • operating costs associated with eligible services
    • eligible services skills training
    • supervision of project-related staff and activities
    • well justified travel
    • professional services/consultants providing eligible services
    • indirect costs
    • supplies,
    • equipment. 
     

    History of Funding

    None is available. 

    Additional Information

    Ineligible activities and cost items include, but are not limited to:

    • Lobbying and administrative advocacy
    • Construction or physical modification to buildings
    • Law enforcement equipment such as uniforms, safety vests, shields and weapons
    • Substance abuse counseling for victims
    • Purchase or real estate or vehicles
    • Research Projects

    Contacts

    Domestic Violence Program Office

    Domestic Violence Program Office
    1317 Winewood Blvd. Building 1, Room 202
    Tallahassee, FL 32399
    (850) 487-1111
    (850) 922-2993
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants include Florida units of local government, criminal justice agencies, departments of state government, non-governmental non-profit victim services agencies, Indian tribal governments, statewide crime victim services coalitions, and non-profit agencies that provide crime victim services.

    Deadline Details

    For information regarding local deadlines, contact the Department of Children and Families at (850) 921-2168. 

    Award Details

    The FY 2019 allocation to the state of Florida was $8,297,990. Grants are awarded directly to the State. Funds are then competitively awarded to local agencies. Individual award amounts vary. Cost sharing/matching of 25% is required. Project periods will extend up to 12-months.

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