State VALE

The State Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (State VALE) program is funded by 11.7% of the total fees collected by each of the 22 Local VALE programs, some funds of which are funded through a competitive grant application process.

Visit the DCJ Grants page to apply for State VALE grant funds.

What Does State Vale Fund?

State VALE funds Colorado criminal justice agencies that help to implement the Victim Rights Act and organizations whose projects help implement or coordinate statewide or multi-jurisdictional victim programs and services. Possible programs and services include the provision of services, training programs, training, additional personnel, and equipment and operating expenses related to victim assistance and notification programs.

Is My Organization Eligible?

Approximately $1.33 million is allocated to the State VALE grant program each fiscal year. According to state statute (C.R.S. 24-33.5-506), seven state agencies do not have to participate in the competitive grant application process to receive funds. The total of these non-competitive awards is around $600,000.

Remaining State VALE grant dollars (e.g. those not used in the non-competitive process) are awarded through a consolidated crime victim service (CVS) funding process as reviewed by the Crime Victim Services Advisory Board.

When Are Funds Awarded?

The next CVS funding process will be in January 2018 for awards in 2019–2020. For more information, including how to apply, go to the DCJ Grants page.

What Organizations Have Received Funding?