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 South Dakota Network Against Family Violence And Sexual Assault, Inc. (doing business as The Network) $600,000 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 direct advocacy services, personnel hiring, professional training including law enforcement instruction, and community outreach events focused on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people. The Network is a statewide coalition and community-based nonprofit headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving as a designated tribal entity of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. Performance occurs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029.

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 direct advocacy; 2) hire personnel; 3) train professionals including law enforcement; and 4) conduct outreach through community events.