The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected…

This $200,000 federal Project Grant award, funded by the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime under the Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants program (CFDA 16.582), will provide culturally responsive services to Latina immigrant and undocumented victims of crime in the Chicago area. The grant recipient, DVSA Communities, a non-profit organization and community development corporation, will offer transportation assistance and help overcome food insecurities for this underserved population. The 24-month grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. This award is part of the Department of Justice's efforts to support services and interventions for marginalized communities that have historically faced disproportionate impacts of crime and victimization.

The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected by inequality; and disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. With this funding, dvsa communities will serve latina women who are immigrants, undocumented, and victims of crime. The program will offer transportation and assistance in overcoming food insecurities in the chicago area.