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


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​​