Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance (ICDVVA) Grant

The Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance administers a set of funding streams that support victim services programs across the state of Idaho. These funding sources include the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the State Domestic Violence Dedicated Fund, and State Children’s Advocacy Center funds. The manual serves as a comprehensive administrative and compliance guide for organizations that receive subawards under these programs. It outlines expectations for program implementation, financial management, reporting, and adherence to federal and state regulations governing victim service delivery. The primary purpose of these funding streams is to ensure that victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, have access to high quality, trauma informed services. Funds are intended to support direct services such as crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and case management, as well as supportive infrastructure that enables these services. The VOCA program in particular emphasizes direct assistance to victims, requiring that a substantial portion of funding be allocated to direct service activities. FVPSA funds focus on shelter, supportive services, and prevention efforts for domestic and family violence. Eligible applicants include public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes that demonstrate the capacity to provide victim services. Applicants must meet a range of eligibility requirements, including maintaining confidentiality, providing services at no cost to victims, demonstrating financial and operational stability, and complying with nondiscrimination policies. Organizations must also maintain appropriate insurance, adhere to federal grant regulations, and ensure proper documentation and reporting practices. The application process is conducted through an annual Request for Proposal issued by the Idaho Council. Applications typically require organizational information, program narratives, budget details, and documentation demonstrating service capacity and compliance. Applications are reviewed by staff and council members using a scoring rubric, and final award decisions are made by the governing council. Awards are contingent upon legislative appropriations and federal funding allocations, which may vary each year. Funding under these programs includes specific requirements for allowable and unallowable costs, match contributions, and administrative limits. For example, VOCA and FVPSA grants generally require a 20 percent match from non federal sources unless waived. Administrative costs are capped, and strict rules govern how funds can be used, including prohibitions on lobbying, fundraising, and certain capital expenses. Programs must also comply with detailed reporting requirements, including quarterly financial and performance reports, and must participate in compliance monitoring activities. The timeline for funding opportunities follows an annual cycle, with applications typically open for at least sixty days. Following submission, applications are reviewed, and awards are issued prior to the start of the fiscal year. Funded programs must adhere to ongoing reporting deadlines throughout the grant period and may be subject to monitoring visits and audits. While the manual does not specify exact dates for each cycle, it establishes a recurring annual structure for funding opportunities and emphasizes the importance of timely submission and compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

Focus on 65% direct services, clear match documentation, civil rights compliance, volunteer engagement, timely AmpliFund reporting.