STOP Grant Prosecution Services

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking applications for the STOP Grant Prosecution Services program. The program aims to improve and enhance responses to violent crimes against women, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The grant will provide funding to eligible organizations to implement programs that support communities in developing and strengthening effective prosecution strategies and victim services. The program will focus on enhancing trauma-informed prosecution, increasing access to services for underserved populations, and providing training for prosecutors. Key aspects of the program include: • Enhancing civil legal representation for underserved and rural survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking • Increasing trauma-informed prosecutions in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking • Expanding services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through a robust network of providers • Providing training for prosecutors Eligible applicants must be an Office of the State Attorney located in one of Florida's 20 Judicial Circuits. The grant will provide a total of $2,805,111.33 in funding, with a match requirement of 25% of the total project cost.