The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against…

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded $600,000 to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on August 1, 2026, under the Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities program (CFDA 16.529). The award funds training delivery to victim service organizations, governmental agencies, courts, law enforcement, and other organizations serving individuals with disabilities and Deaf people on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers. The recipient will provide technical assistance to revise existing policies, protocols, and procedures and modify facilities to increase accessibility for people with disabilities. The period of performance runs through July 31, 2029, with work performed in Lansing, Michigan.

The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the americans with disabilities act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and deaf people and to enhance direct services to such individuals. The project will support the following activities: 1) provide training to victim service organizations, governmental agencies, courts, law enforcement, and other organizations serving individuals with disabilities; 2) provide technical assistance to revise existing policies, protocols and procedures; and 3) modify facilities to increase accessibility for people with disabilities.