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Department of Justice announces three new grants

The U.S. Department of Justice recently solicited applications for three different grant programs. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply:

  1. The Enhanced Training and Services to End Domestic Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Grant Program is offering a discretionary grant aimed at addressing the issue of elder abuse through training and services. The program is aimed at creating programs which decrease the barriers of women 50 years and older who have suffered abuse.
  2. The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program has opened grants to help broaden the Legal Assistance Program. This program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance in order to provide effective aid to victims who are seeking relief in legal matters arising as a consequence of abuse or violence. This program provides representation to individuals as a result of abuse or violence.
  3. The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program has opened a grant solicitation to assist its transitional housing program. This program focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach to provide transitional housing services that move individuals into permanent housing. This grant is for organizations looking to provide housing to victims.

Faith-based and community organizations are encouraged to apply for all three grants. Some grants would like an organization with prior experience in the field which the grant is offered; specific details can be found in individual solicitations. More information on each grant can be found at http://www.usdoj.gov/fbci/fundopp_current.html

For the first two grants, a letter of intent to apply must be submitted by Jan. 7, 2009 and applications are due Jan. 28. For the Transitional Housing Assistance Grant, the letter of intent to apply must be submitted by Dec. 24 and the application deadline is Jan. 8. All applications must be filled out through www.grants.gov.

For more information, contact Office on Violence Against Women, 800 K Street, N.W., Suite 920, Washington, D.C. 20530, (202) 307-6026