Victims' ASSISTANCE Program Grant Information

VOCA, FVPSA, STOP, SASP and DASA Grants

Grant applications, as described below, are only accepted through an online system. Access to the online system requires prior contact with the Victims’ Assistance Program. 

Agencies who are currently not funded with Victims’ Assistance Grants, but who are considering applying for a grant(s) are strongly encouraged to contact the Victims’ Services Program Manager prior to grant announcements being released for the upcoming funding cycle.

Grant solicitations are normally released in January of each year, with funding announcements made in May.

Please call (605) 773-6317 for more information or assistance.

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Victims’ Assistance Program Grant Information

The Victims' Assistance Program provides grant funding for agencies that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and other violent crimes.

• SDVS Grantee Guidelines updated February 2024
• Equipment Disposition Request Form
   

Victims’ Assistance Combined Grant Announcement & Guidelines

This announcement is for the VOCA, FVPS, STOP, DASA and SASP grants for Victims' Services

• FY24 Combined Grant Announcement
• FY25 Combined Grant Announcement
• FY24 Combined Grant Instructions
• FY25 Combined Grant Instructions

• MAVIS Access & Registration Guide
   

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)

Funds are awarded by the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims’ of Crime. The funds come entirely from fines and penalties assessed against convicted federal criminals. Funds are awarded to provide direct assistance to innocent victims of violent crime.

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)

Funds are awarded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families. Congress appropriates the funds annually. Funds are awarded to prevent incidents of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and to provide immediate shelter, supportive services and access to community-based programs for victims of family violence, domestic violence or dating violence and their dependents.

Violence Against Women Act (STOP VAWA)

Funds are awarded by the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Congress appropriates the funds annually. Funds are awarded to develop and implement effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; and to develop and enhance victim services for cases involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking through court advocacy and other core services. Funds are also awarded to support services provided to underserved populations.

Sexual Abuse Services Program (SASP)

Funds are awarded by the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Congress appropriates the funds annually. Funds are awarded to support the establishment, maintenance and expansion of sexual assault services including providing intervention, advocacy, accompaniment (e.g., accompanying victims to court, medical facilities, police departments, etc.), support services and related assistance for adult, youth and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of victims, and those collaterally affected by the sexual assault.

The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Program (DASA)

Funds are appropriated through the State of South Dakota general funds annually. Funds are awarded to provide domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and education programs, to provide training programs for the staff and volunteers of the shelter service programs and to provide assistance to shelter programs that serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.