Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims in east Alabama

April 29, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $122,500 to provide services that help victims of domestic violence and child abuse in the recovery process. The funds have been allocated to four agencies, which together serve nine counties in east Alabama. “Crimes involving domestic violence and child abuse should not happen – not in Alabama, not […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist abuse victims in west Alabama

April 22, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $39,000 grant to ensure that victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in west Alabama have access to free services to help them overcome the physical and mental scars suffered in the abuse. Tuscaloosa SAFE Center will use funds to provide victim-related medical care, advocacy and counseling […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to help child abuse victims in north Alabama

April 20, 2021

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants to assist two non-profit organizations that help child abuse victims in six north Alabama counties. “The physical, mental and emotional wounds of child abuse can remain with victims for the remainder of their lives,” Gov. Ivey said.  “These agencies in north Alabama have the staff, resources and […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims in west Alabama

April 14, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $23,000 to provide services to victims of child abuse in west Alabama. The funds were allocated to two child advocacy centers that serve a total of five counties in the region. “Child abuse is an atrocious crime that can devastate families and ruin lives,” Gov. Ivey said. “I […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to help sex trafficking victims

April 14, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $47,000 grant to an organization that helps sex trafficking victims find safe shelter and restore their lives. The WellHouse, a rescue and recovery organization based in St. Clair County, houses women and girls who have been victims of the sex trafficking trade and are seeking help. “It […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to help victims in southeast Alabama

April 13, 2021

  MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $80,000 to help provide services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse and other crimes in southeast Alabama. The funds have been allocated to three agencies serving eight Alabama counties. “If you are victim of a crime in southeast Alabama, there are agencies and people willing to […]

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Domestic Violence Trust Fund

Domestic Violence Trust Fund is a state funded grant that provides funds to assist certified DV Shelters in Alabama. This program is funded through the Marriage Licenses fees that are collected throughout the State of Alabama. In order to receive these funds, the agency must be certified through the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The […]

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Sexual Assault Services Grant Program

Established in 2009, the Sexual Assault Services Grant Program is the first federal funding stream solely dedicated to the provision of direct intervention and assistance for victims of sexual assault by supporting rape crisis centers and other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations. The purpose of SASP is to provide core services, direct intervention, advocacy, accompaniment (i.e., accompanying […]

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STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program

Established by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, this grant program seeks to develop and implement law enforcement and prosecution strategies to effectively decrease violent crimes against women. Also, these grants help to develop and enhance services provided to the victims of violent crimes. Eligible applicants include state agencies, public or private nonprofit organizations, units of local governments, Indian tribal governments, nonprofit and […]

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Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Grant Program

This grant program, established federally by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, helps provide direct assistance to all types of crime victims, with priority going to victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault and population groups who have been previously underserved. Funding for this program is made up entirely of federal criminal […]

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