“The purpose of this program is to implement evidence-based programs to support individuals in substance use disorder treatment and recovery to live independently and participate in the workforce.”
Government Organizations
HHS – State Opioid Response (SOR) Grants *Forecast* (2020)
SOR “aims to address the opioid crisis by increasing access to medication-assisted treatment using three FDA approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder, reducing unmet treatment need, and reducing opioid overdose related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment and recovery activities for opioid use disorder (OUD).”
VA – Grant Per Diem (2020)
This program promotes the development and provision of supportive housing and/or supportive services with the goal of helping homeless veterans achieve residential stability, increase their skill levels and/or income, and obtain greater self-determination. Recipients must design supportive services, which can include legal assistance.
DOJ – Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life (2020)
The Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program provides or enhances training and services to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, involving victims who are 50 years of age or older. Legal aid organizations are able to subgrant from eligible applicants.
DOJ – Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking (2020)
The program supports: (1) transitional housing; (2) short-term housing assistance, including rental or utilities payment assistance and assistance with related expenses. Projects must also include support services (legal aid is eligible) designed to enable victims of human trafficking and any dependents to locate and secure permanent housing and find employment. There is express language for legal aid.
DOJ – Rural DV, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (2020)
This program seeks to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and support projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas. This program encourages collaboration to overcome the problems of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in rural communities. There is express language for legal aid.
DOJ – Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence (2020)
This program is designed to enhance law enforcement responses, targeted responses to sexual assault, coordinated community responses, enhanced prosecution responses, and improved judicial handling of cases. There is express language for legal services and advocacy (though activities are restricted).
DOJ – Justice for Families Program (2020)
The goal of this program is to improve the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and stalking. There is express language for legal aid.
DOL – Opioid Recovery through Workforce Development (2019)
This program’s goal is to implement innovative approaches for addressing the workforce and economic impacts on local communities impacted by opioid and substance use, including engaging with community partners. There is express language for legal services.
HHS – Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach *Forecast* (2020)
Full Title: Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach (DVHT-SO) Program This is a forecasted opportunity. It is estimated to post on March 28, 2020 and be due on May 27, 2020. “The goal of the DVHT-SO Program is… Read More ›
Civil Legal Aid Federal Funding Resources 