Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)

The Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) is a federal funding stream created by VAWA 2005 solely dedicated to providing direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault. The program supports rape crisis centers and other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations or tribal programs that provide core services, direct intervention, and related assistance to victims of sexual assault. Governmental entities may be eligible if they are not part of the criminal justice system (such as law enforcement) and can offer comparable confidentiality levels to nonprofit entities. State agencies and statewide entities are not eligible. The grant is run competitively every 1-3 years. Program Details Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is a funding organization that offers the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services through Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grants. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and governmental entity not part of criminal justice system. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services or on Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grants before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports eligible programs and projects. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grants. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

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