EVAWI has secured $9.8 million in public and private grants to date, funding national training and technical assistance initiatives to improve sexual assault response and investigation, innovative technology solutions to increase reporting options, and the global Start by Believing campaign which is transforming responses to sexual assault.
Office on Violence Against Women, US Department of Justice
Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination (SAMFE) Virtual Practicum (3 awards)
2018-2025
The Virtual Practicum is an interactive training program for health care providers and allied professionals on sexual assault medical forensic examinations (SAMFEs). First launched in 2008, the Practicum was updated in 2018-2021 by EVAWI and a diverse array of project partners. Current funding supports free access to the Practicum and additional technical assistance for users.
Training and Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement (9 awards)
2004-2021
Training and technical assistance for law enforcement and allied professionals to improve criminal justice and community responses to sexual assault, with particular focus on sexual assault investigations. . Over the course of 18 years, funding supported more than 250,000 hours of training for professionals in live and online training opportunities and the development and dissemination of new resources accessed through 13.8 million page views on EVAWI’s website.
Forensic Compliance Technical Assistance Grants (4 awards)
2009-2020
Training and technical assistance to support professionals designing and implementing a victim-centered response system that is compliant with requirements for sexual assault medical forensic examinations outlined in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Often referred to as “forensic compliance,” these VAWA provisions ensure sexual assault victims have access to a medical forensic exam, free of charge and regardless of whether they participate in the criminal justice process. VAWA also requires community notification of this right.
National Conference Support: EVAWI Annual International Conference
2008-2009
Support for EVAWI’s annual international conference, and scholarships for select professionals to attend.
Office for Victims of Crime, US Department of Justice
Victim Link: Connecting Victims with Advocacy, Services and Reporting
2017-2020
In partnership with a technology firm, expand and enhance an innovative program offering sexual assault survivors and support people a way to gather information, explore options, and connect with services.
National Conference Support / Crime Victim Scholarships (6 awards)
2008-2013
Support for EVAWI’s annual conference, and scholarships for professionals and survivors to attend.
Foundation Grants
Williamsen Family Foundation
2021-2022
Provide communities hands-on assistance to launch and sustain Start by Believing campaigns that spread the message, “We believe and support survivors.”
American Bar Endowment Opportunity Grant
2021-2022
Partner with technology firm to create a self-guided online interviewing tool that can be accessed from any digital device, for survivors to gather information and report their sexual assault to law enforcement.
Sorenson Legacy Foundation (3 awards)
2019-2022
Provide communities hands-on assistance to launch and sustain Start By Believing campaigns that spread the message, “We believe and support survivors.” This includes free toolkits to educate the public through live and virtual events, teaching them what to say and do when a survivor discloses, as well as extensive resources on survivor support and best practices for law enforcement and other professionals, improving every facet of the community response.
Uber: Driving for Change Program
2019-2021
Leverage Uber’s international reach to expand Start by Believing outreach efforts around the world, by helping develop, launch, and sustain campaigns and promote annual Start by Believing Day globally.
William H. Donner Foundation: Board Development Grants (3 awards)
2010-2018
Build the level of governance, management, and leadership capacity needed to support organizational growth, and develop messaging to attract both new donors and larger contributions from current donors.
William H. Donner Foundation: Making a Difference Project (6 awards)
2003-2009
Challenge the status quo and lack of prosecution for sexual assault in 8 US and 8 Canadian communities, by providing training, support, and in-depth research to serve as a model for reforms.
Horizons Foundation (2 awards)
2005-2007
Build organizational capacity, allowing EVAWI to provide training and technical assistance, promote the Online Training Institute and seek continuing education units for law enforcement in several states.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation (2 awards)
2005-2007
Build organizational capacity, allowing EVAWI to provide training and technical assistance, promote the Online Training Institute and seek continuing education units for law enforcement in several states.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
2005-2006
Scholarships for community-based victim advocacy organizations to attend EVAWI’s 2005 annual conference.