2021-22 Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention (SD) Program RFP
Can you apply?
This grant is for California organizations working to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Applicants must focus on primary and secondary prevention efforts, not responses after violence occurs. The program prioritizes work with marginalized and underserved populations.
Organizations should use evidence-informed prevention strategies based on CDC guidance. Funding supports programs, policies, and practices that prevent initial perpetration or victimization. The program also supports capacity-building in local organizations.
Eligible activities include prevention education, policy development, and community organizing. Tertiary prevention (crisis response after violence) is not allowable. Awards range around $300,000 from a total pool of $13.65 million.
This grant is for California organizations working to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Applicants must focus on primary and secondary prevention efforts, not responses after violence occurs. The program prioritizes work with marginalized and underserved populations.
Organizations should use evidence-informed prevention strategies based on CDC guidance. Funding supports programs, policies, and practices that prevent initial perpetration or victimization. The program also supports capacity-building in local organizations.
Eligible activities include prevention education, policy development, and community organizing. Tertiary prevention (crisis response after violence) is not allowable. Awards range around $300,000 from a total pool of $13.65 million.
Program description
The purpose of the SD Program is to prevent sexual and domestic violence through primary and secondary prevention efforts, prioritize marginalized/underserved populations within communities, and build the capacity of local organizations. The following definitions of prevention have been adapted: • Primary prevention: Approaches that take place before sexual and/or domestic violence has occurred to prevent initial perpetration or victimization. • Secondary prevention: Immediate responses after sexual and/or domestic violence has occurred to deal with the short-term consequences of violence. • Tertiary prevention efforts are not allowable.For the purposes of the Program, evidence-informed prevention strategies and approaches from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be applied. • Strategy: The preventative direction or actions to achieve the goal of preventing sexual and domestic violence. • Approach: The specific ways to advance the strategy. This can be accomplished through programs, policies, and practices.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California organizations working to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Applicants must focus on primary and secondary prevention efforts, not responses after violence occurs. The program prioritizes work with marginalized and underserved populations.
Organizations should use evidence-informed prevention strategies based on CDC guidance. Funding supports programs, policies, and practices that prevent initial perpetration or victimization. The program also supports capacity-building in local organizations.
Eligible activities include prevention education, policy development, and community organizing. Tertiary prevention (crisis response after violence) is not allowable. Awards range around $300,000 from a total pool of $13.65 million.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Thai.Thao@CalOES.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-328-7477
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 136 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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