Federal Grant Award Summary

Domestic Violence Project Inc., doing business as Safehouse Center, received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants program (CFDA 16.582) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The award funds the "Enhancing Comprehensive Crisis Response and Case Management for Victims of Sexual Assault and Other Crimes" project, which expands victim-centered services in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Direct services include a 24-hour helpline; 24-hour crisis response coordinated with hospitals and law enforcement; secure emergency shelter; legal advocacy and support with protection orders and court proceedings; individualized case management with safety planning; housing navigation; support groups; and financial assistance to address barriers to safety and stability.

The grant further supports intake and needs assessment services; coordination with multidisciplinary teams; and connections to medical and behavioral health care, transportation, childcare, education, job training, and employment resources. These comprehensive services target adult victims of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, home invasion, malicious destruction of property, harassment, and physical assault. The funding strengthens Safehouse Center's capacity to deliver trauma-informed, victim-centered interventions that address the immediate crisis needs and long-term stability requirements of crime victims in the region.