FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental

The purpose of the Program is to fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor to act as a SART Advocate, taking a lead role in planning and coordinating SART efforts in their local community. The goal is to improve the quality of response to and services for sexual assault victims/survivors. Eligible applicants must be a Cal OES-funded Rape Crisis (RC) Program Subrecipient and a nonprofit organization. The program will fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor for a period of 12 months, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The total estimated available funding is $90,000, and the expected number of awards is between 1 and 10. • Eligible applicants must be a Cal OES-funded Rape Crisis (RC) Program Subrecipient and a nonprofit organization. • The program will fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor for a period of 12 months. • The total estimated available funding is $90,000. • The expected number of awards is between 1 and 10. • The funding method is reimbursement. • The funding source is federal.