Grant Details

Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Program

Division:
West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, Justice and Community Services

Entity Eligible to Apply for Grant:
Non-Profits; Law Enforcement

Type of Grant:
Competitive

The purpose of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Program is the creation of a coordinated community response that ensures: 

a). The reduction in the number of un-submitted sexual assault kits by implementing a protocol/plan to inventory, test and track un-submitted kits thru final adjudication. 

b.)Improve the investigation and prosecution of SAK cases thru adoption of improved protocols, technology and management systems. 

​c.) Develop victim notification protocols and evaluate efficacy to enhance victim services and support of victims of sexual assault.​


Guidelines

To receive additional guidelines regarding this grant program, please contact Marty Hatfield at Marty.A.Hatfield@wv.gov
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How to Apply

Funding opportunity will be posted on the Vendor Self-Service website at the link below.​​




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Dates to Remember

Funding Opportunity posted to Vendor Self-Service (VSS) website
05/01/2023

Applications due
03/01/2023

Important Contacts

Grant Contact Information

Samantha Morse, Criminal Justice Specialist II
304-558-8814
Samantha.L.Morse@wv.gov

Secondary Contact

Tammy Lemon, Criminal Justice Program Manager
304-558-8814
Tammy.J.Lemon@wv.gov​​