FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental
🏛 Governor's Office of Emergency Services (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations working with farmworkers to create Spanish-language radio programming. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofits, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, tribal governments, and educational institutions. Individuals cannot apply. One award of up to $100,000 will fund 24 semi-monthly radio talk shows (30 minutes each) in Spanish, plus complementary web and social media content. Cost sharing is not required, though applicants are encouraged to leverage additional resources.
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Program description
The purpose of the Program is to fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor, per Evidence Code § 1035.2, to act as a SART Advocate to take a lead role in the planning and coordinating of SART efforts in their local community with the goal of improving the quality of, response to, and services for, sexual assault victims/survivors.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Faith-based Organization
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) from EDD website
- Organization narrative and qualifications
- Detailed project work plan and timeline
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of support (recommended)
- Documentation of leveraged resources (if applicable)
Program contact
- 📧 Cheng.Saechao@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-328-7676
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, CBOs, faith-based organizations, tribal governments, and educational institutions can apply. Individuals are not eligible.
What activities does this grant fund?
The grant funds creating and broadcasting 24 semi-monthly 30-minute Spanish-language radio talk shows and complementary social media content.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required, but applicants are encouraged to leverage other resources to maximize impact.
What is the award amount?
Up to $100,000 is available, with one organization anticipated to be funded.
When is the deadline?
Proposals are due June 16, 2026 at 3 p.m. PT. A Notice of Intent is encouraged by June 9, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Attend the informational webinar on June 2, 2026 to understand EDD expectations and ask questions directly. Pre-registration is required.
- Submit a Notice of Intent by June 9 to signal your interest and ensure you're on the EDD's radar before the full proposal deadline.
- Clearly detail your plan for reaching California farmworkers through Spanish-language radio and how social media will amplify the content.
- Include letters of support from farmworker organizations, labor groups, or businesses that will help distribute or promote your radio shows.
- Even though cost sharing isn't required, document any leveraged resources (in-kind contributions, partner funding, volunteer time) to demonstrate strong project support.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating production capacity: Planning a 24-episode series without realistic budget breakdown for studio time, talent, and editing. Weak outreach strategy: Failing to explain how Spanish-speaking farmworkers will actually discover and tune into the radio programs. Ignoring social media plan: Submitting vague ideas about "social media" without concrete platforms, posting frequency, or audience metrics.
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