Federal Grant Award Summary

The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault Inc. (WCASA) received a $243,213 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women under the State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program (CFDA 16.556) for the performance period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. WCASA, Wisconsin's statewide sexual assault coalition, serves as a critical coordinator of victim services activities and collaborator with federal, state, territory, and local entities engaged in violence against women initiatives across the state.

The funding supports WCASA's core mission to coordinate responses to sexual assault through multiple service delivery mechanisms. Key activities include providing technical assistance and training to local sexual assault programs and service providers; collaborating with judicial, law enforcement, child protective services, and court systems to develop appropriate responses to sexual assault cases, including matters involving child custody and visitation; designing and conducting public education campaigns; planning and monitoring grant distribution to state providers; and informing federal, state, and local officials to develop and implement policies to reduce or eliminate sexual assault. The award reflects the formula grant program's emphasis on statewide coordination and multi-agency collaboration to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.