STOP Services

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking applications for the STOP Services grant program, which aims to improve and enhance responses to violent crimes against women. The program will provide funding to eligible organizations to implement projects that support communities in developing and strengthening effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women, and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women. The grant will support two types of services: Victim Services and Batterer Accountability Services. • The program will provide funding for up to 17 months. • The grant will support services such as specialized and expanded culturally competent services, developing and expanding programs addressing the needs of Indian tribes, and maintaining core victim services. • Applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the STOP Grant and the specifications of the domestic violence services outlined in the RFA. • The grant will require quarterly performance and financial reports. • The grant will be awarded to multiple entities, and the total anticipated funding is $3,524,633.