FY2024 Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)

MBCC is soliciting proposals for Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) to be funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. SASP was created by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 and is the first Federal funding stream solely dedicated to the provision of direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault. SASP envisions a partnership among the MBCC, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, and underserved communities in implementing SASP throughout the State. The intent of the partnership is to support rape crisis centers and other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, including faith-based and other community organizations, that provide core services, direct intervention, and related assistance to victims of sexual assault. SASP funds are designed to supplement other funding sources directed at addressing sexual assault on the state and territorial level. Rape crisis centers and other nonprofit organizations such as dual programs providing both domestic violence and sexual violence intervention services play a vital role in assisting sexual assault victims through the healing process, as well as assisting victims through the medical, criminal justice, and other social support systems. The application process is competitive. Previous funding does not guarantee an award during this funding cycle. Approximately $750,000 will be available during the project period, depending upon availability of federal funds. Because federal funds are not always available immediately following the award date, applicants should prepare for this contingency.

Applicants having questions or requiring clarification or interpretation of any section within this opportunity must address these issues via the email address listed above by the by the date listed above. Clear reference to the application section and item in question must be included in the request. Questions received after the close date will not be considered. Program-specific questions cannot be addressed during the solicitation period. Written responses to all questions received by the deadline will be posted in the Opportunity Details section of this application within seven calendar days. Applicants should consult the Question Submission response prior to posting a question to avoid duplication and prior to submitting an application to avoid missing potentially assistive material. Any other form of interpretation of this application will not be binding upon MBCC.

Eligible applicants include private non-profit agencies.