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Culturally Specific Victim Services in Western Massachusetts

A grant program for agencies led by and for communities of color in Western Massachusetts

As we work to meet our strategic plan goals and support culturally reflective services in underserved communities, MOVA has committed funds to this priority to enhance services for victims of crime from communities of color. MOVA’s work is driven by our mission, vision, and values. We strive to be equitable in all that we do. This funding will enhance partnerships across the state while providing funding, services, and access to underserved victims, survivors, and communities.

Learn about the recipients of this funding: Culturally Specific Victim Service Grant Recipients

FY26 Grant Renewal

MOVA will be conducting a renewal procurement for FY26 CSVS awards this winter. Please refer to the timeline below. 

CSVS FY26 Application Guide

Timeline

  • December 4, 2024 Anticipated open of the FY26 renewal application on eGrants December 10, 2024 Optional FY26 Informational Session 10:00am-12:00pm (virtual) Register here.
  • January 8, 2025 CSVS Providers Meeting 10:00am-12pm (virtual) – technical assistance for the application. Register here.
  • January 27, 2025 Deadline to submit questions regarding application
  • Answers to questions will be publicly posted on or before January 28, 2025
  • February 13, 2025 Grant Submission Deadline 12:00 p.m. EST via MOVA’s eGrants system
  • Spring 2025 FY26 Victim and Witness Assistance Board vote
  • Spring 2025 Agency award notification and contracting process via eGrants

About the Consultants

MOVA has contracted with two experienced consultants to advise in the development of this funding opportunity, Janelle Melohn and Condencia Brade. Janelle Melohn is the Director of the OVC VOCA Center with the National Criminal Justice Association and has worked as a consultant on many projects aiming to advance access and improve the quality of services for victims of crime from Black and Brown communities. Condencia Brade is the co-founder of the National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA) and is passionate about the importance of culturally specific responses and the critical value of culturally specific Communities of Color organizations addressing domestic violence and sexual assault. MOVA is grateful for their expertise and guidance through this process.

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