2021 OVW stop formula grant program

The Montana Department of Corrections received a $986,790 Formula Grant award from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women. The grant was awarded under the Violence Against Women Formula Grants program (CFDA 16.588) and will support efforts from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023.

The funding will assist the Montana Department of Corrections and units of local government in Montana to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women. Specifically, the department and local entities will work to enhance their approaches to develop and strengthen victim services and criminal justice responses. The grant funds will also support related efforts to develop and improve law enforcement, prosecution, courts and nonprofit agency coordination and collaboration around addressing violence against women.