FY21 sasp formula grant

This $692,022 Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant from the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women will fund direct victim services, counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy programs for survivors of sexual assault in Louisiana through July 31, 2023. Administered by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, the grant awards funds to eleven community-based organizations across the state to deliver trauma-informed services and increase support for victims of sexual violence. Sub-awards range from $15,000 to $150,000 and will support programs such as crisis hotlines, hospital accompaniment, counseling, and coordination of local sexual assault response teams. The grant aims to improve outcomes for victims of sexual assault through this victim-centered, collaborative approach as outlined in the Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (CFDA 16.017).