2023-24 Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution (VV) Program RFP
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations pursuing specialized prosecution of violent crimes against women. Eligible applicants are district attorney offices and related law enforcement or victim advocacy organizations within California. The program funds coordinated, multi-disciplinary prosecutorial responses including specialized units with dedicated prosecutors and victim advocates.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to establish or enhance vertical prosecution units. Organizations must work collaboratively across criminal justice agencies. This is a state-level grant specific to California.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for California-based organizations pursuing specialized prosecution of violent crimes against women. Eligible applicants are district attorney offices and related law enforcement or victim advocacy organizations within California. The program funds coordinated, multi-disciplinary prosecutorial responses including specialized units with dedicated prosecutors and victim advocates.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to establish or enhance vertical prosecution units. Organizations must work collaboratively across criminal justice agencies. This is a state-level grant specific to California.
Program description
The purpose of the Program is to improve the criminal justice system’s processing of violent crimes against women through a coordinated, multi-disciplinary, prosecutorial response including specialized units with a highly qualified prosecutor and victim advocate.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California-based organizations pursuing specialized prosecution of violent crimes against women. Eligible applicants are district attorney offices and related law enforcement or victim advocacy organizations within California. The program funds coordinated, multi-disciplinary prosecutorial responses including specialized units with dedicated prosecutors and victim advocates.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to establish or enhance vertical prosecution units. Organizations must work collaboratively across criminal justice agencies. This is a state-level grant specific to California.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 Juliya.Star@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-845-8488
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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