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Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Phone: (340) 725-4924 ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov For Immediate Release: August 1, 2023 VIDHS Announces New Federal Violence/ Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Service Programs Funding Availability U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announces the FY 2023 Family Violence Prevention Services / Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services Funding Opportunity for eligible non-profit and nongovernmental organizations domestic violence service providers. Funding is made available through the US Department of Health and Humans Services Administration of Children and Families Family Violence Prevention Services Act S303. The purpose of the Family Violence Prevention Services funds is to support the maintenance, and expansion of programs providing shelter and related help to victims of domestic violence, family violence and their dependent children. Services and related assistance may include: 1. Emergency Shelter 2. Support Services Please request an application from Kendall Tutein, Director of Nonprofits and Support Services; email kendall.tutein@dhs.vi.gov with the subject titled: FY2023 FVPSA CORE PROGRAM PROPOSAL or visit the VIDHS office on St. Thomas at the Knud Hansen Complex at Hospital Ground or 3012 Golden Rock on St. Croix. You may also call (340) 718-2980 (St. Croix) or (340)774-0930 (St. Thomas) for further information. Deadline for submission of proposals electronically or by drop-off is August 14, 2023. Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit agencies providing Domestic Violence services that can meet all requirements to execute a Notice of Grant Award. For more information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs) at US Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non- judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources. The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov. ## END## P R E S S R E L E A S E