2021 OVW stop formula grant program

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority received a $5.1 million Formula Grant award from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women under the Violence Against Women Formula Grants (CFDA 16.588) program. The grant period is from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023.

Funds are subawarded to various organizations to support services for underserved victim groups, culturally specific programs, and multi-disciplinary team responses to sexual assault and domestic violence. Subawardees include the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, St. Clair County State's Attorney, Life-Span, County of Peoria Court Administration, Violence Prevention Center of SW IL, Family Rescue, and Call For Help, Inc. The subawards focus on delivering victim services and strengthening coordination between law enforcement, prosecution, and victim advocates to combat violence against women.