Federal Grant Award Summary

Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women under the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault program (CFDA 16.736) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This is a continuation award that supports victim-centered transitional housing services for survivors and their families in the suburban Center Moriches area of New York.

The grant funds the provision of transitional housing through both a program-rented communal site and scattered-site residences accommodating up to eight survivors and their families annually. Support services are provided to assist clients for a minimum of six months and maximum of 24 months, with offerings including victim advocacy, housing advocacy, financial counseling, case management, safety planning, and employment assistance. These services are designed to facilitate survivors' transition to permanent housing, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and successfully reintegrate into their communities. The organization implements the program in collaboration with the EAC Network and maintains focus on trauma-informed, victim-centered approaches that address the needs of survivors, including measures to combat human trafficking and transnational crime.