Sexual Assault Services Formula Program Award Summary

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services received a $1,427,625 formula grant award from the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women under the Sexual Assault Services (SAS) Formula Program (CFDA 16.017), effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027. This award provides funding to support rape crisis centers and nonprofit organizations throughout New York State in delivering core victim-centered services to sexual assault survivors of all ages, including crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and accompaniment services that facilitate survivors' navigation of medical, criminal justice, and social support systems.

As the state administering agency, DCJS distributes these funds to local rape crisis centers and nonprofit service providers, including dual-service organizations that provide both domestic violence and sexual assault intervention. The award is designed to supplement existing state resources and enhance the capacity of service providers to deliver culturally sensitive, victim-centered support that assists survivors through the healing process. DCJS manages this allocation as part of its broader role coordinating multiple federal criminal justice grant streams across New York State, with oversight requirements including JustGrants system compliance and three-year record retention following final expenditure reporting.