Six grant programs serving victims of crime across Kansas are now open for application, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced today.
More than $2.5 million in grant funds were awarded last year from six state programs through the Office of the Attorney General. These funds assist local and state crime victim assistance organizations across Kansas in providing direct services to crime victims and developing prevention programs to address violence.
Grant opportunities are available in the following programs:
Child Exchange and Visitation Center Program (CEVC) – This fund aims to provide supervised child exchange and visitation to children and families at risk due to domestic or family violence circumstances.
Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Fund (HTVAF) – Established by the Legislature in 2013 (K.S.A. 75-758), this fund provides training regarding human trafficking for law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas and supports care, treatment, and other services for victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of a child.
Child Abuse and Neglect (CVAF-CA) – This fund seeks to cover ongoing operating expenses of programs assisting child victims.
Crime Victims Assistance Fund (CVAF) – This fund covers ongoing operating expenses of programs assisting crime victims and establishing new programs providing services to crime victims.
State Protection from Abuse Fund (PFA) – This fund provides temporary emergency shelter for adult victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and their dependent children, counseling, assistance, or educational services aimed at reducing domestic violence or sexual assault incidence and diminishing its impact on victims.
Child Advocacy Center Fund (CAC): This fund covers ongoing operating expenses of Child Advocacy Centers.
Detailed information on the application process for each grant program can be found at www.ag.ks.gov/grants. Applications will be accepted through the Grant Management System located on the website. All applications are due on May 3, 2024.
Awards will be made this summer. These grant programs are administered by the attorney general's Victim Services Division and the Victim Rights Coordinator.
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