Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) Formula Grant

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking applications for the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) Formula Grant. The grant aims to provide funding to support rape crisis centers and other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, or tribal programs that provide direct intervention and related assistance to victims of sexual assault. The grant will support the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of these programs. The applicant must demonstrate experience in providing services to victims of sexual assault and have a clear plan for using the grant funds. The grant will be awarded for a period of 20 months, and the applicant must submit monthly performance measures and an annual report. Some key points to note include: • The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) • The total anticipated funds for subgrants is $800,000 • The grant will support the provision of direct intervention and related assistance to victims of sexual assault • The applicant must demonstrate experience in providing services to victims of sexual assault • The grant will be awarded for a period of 20 months • The applicant must submit monthly performance measures and an annual report