Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement (16.058)
Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement (Assistance Listing 16.058) is run by the Offices, Boards and Divisions, part of the Department of Justice. It awarded $3.0 million in 6 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $500,000 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $500,000. Half of the 6 awards fell between $500,000 and $500,000, and they ranged from $500,000 to $500,000.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$3.0 million
- Grant awards6
- Typical award$500,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,710 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants (cooperative agreements)
Key findings
- It is the 1710th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 6 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 6 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Attorney General shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to collaborate with their mandatory partners to carry out the demonstration program under this section by implementing evidence-based or promising investigative policies and practices to incorporate trauma-informed, victim-centered techniques designed to- (A) prevent re-traumatization of the victim; (B) ensure that covered individuals use evidence-based practices to respond to and investigate cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; (C) improve communication between victims and law enforcement officers in an effort to increase the likelihood of the successful investigation and prosecution of the reported crime in a manner that protects the victim to the greatest extent possible; (D) increase collaboration among stakeholders who are part of the coordinated community response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (E) evaluate the effectiveness of the training process and content.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
A State, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agency in partnership with a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency
What the money can and cannot pay for
An eligible entity that receives an award under this section shall use the funds to- (1) train covered individuals within the demonstration site of the eligible entity to use evidence-based, trauma-informed, and victim-centered techniques and knowledge of crime victims' rights throughout an investigation into domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including by- (A) conducting victim interviews in a manner that- (i) elicits valuable information about the domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and (ii) avoids re-traumatization of the victim; (B) conducting field investigations that mirror best and promising practices available at the time of the investigation; (C) customizing investigative approaches to ensure a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to the community being served; (D) becoming proficient in understanding and responding to complex cases, including cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking- (i) facilitated by alcohol or drugs; (ii) involving strangulation; (iii) committed by a non-stranger; (iv) committed by an individual of the same sex as the victim; (v) involving a victim with a disability; (vi) involving a male victim; or (vii) involving a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (commonly referred to as "LGBT") victim; (E) developing collaborative relationships between- (i) law enforcement officers and other members of the response team; and (ii) the community being...
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement (16.058) awarded $3.0 million across 6 grant awards, an average of $500,000 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Greensboro | North Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| Charleston, City of | South Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| City of New Bedford | Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| Brighton City of | Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| City of Austin | Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| City of Los Angeles | California | 1 | $500,000 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 6 | $3.0 million | 100% |
By state
No state received $1 million or 10 awards from this program, so it has no state pages.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500,000 |