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County attorney and victim services staff report VOCA/VAWA and state grants; some awards below amounts requested
Summary
Cache County officials reported awards and shortfalls for several victim‑services grant applications, and staff said they are pursuing additional funding partnerships and subgrants to cover service needs.
County attorneys and victim services staff updated the council on recent grant activity for victim services, describing awards that were smaller than requested and ongoing efforts to find additional funding.
Andrew Crane, with the County Attorney’s Office, told the council that the county had sought $400,000 over two years under a VAWA request; the awarding body approved $340,000. "It's a little less than we asked for, but honestly, it wasn't a shocker at the same time," Andrew said.
Sarah (staff member) provided details on separate awards. She said the VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) request — which the county sought as $200,000 per year — resulted in an award totaling $164,992.32 for the two‑year period. She also said the county applied for the Utah Victim Service Provider (UVSP) grant (formerly the Criminal Justice Grant), asked for $75,000 and was approved for the full $75,000. Sarah said the county is also pursuing additional funding through a partnership with CAPSA as a sub‑grantee for an ICJR grant that would fund part‑time staff hours; that application decision is expected in early fall.
Nut graf: Staff cautioned that federal and state victim‑services funding streams have shrunk in some places, and the county will need to layer multiple grants and partnerships to cover program costs.
Sarah and Andrew described why awards were smaller than requested: state and federal victim funding pools have seen revenue declines, in part because penalties and other federal receipts that feed those funds have decreased. Sarah said staff will attend a funding summit and continue to hunt for additional sources and partnerships to sustain the program.
Ending: Staff asked the council to note the awards and said they will return with budget implications and any required contract or subgrant documents if additional funding is secured.
