Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #200707002
The Maine Justice Assistance Council seeks proposals from eligible applicants for projects under the STOP (Services Training Officers Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (STOP Program) to support Maine communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to respond to violent crimes against women and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women. Violence against women crimes includes sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Eligible applicants are state and units of local government; Indian tribal governments; public or private nonprofit organizations; nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services programs; and, faith-based organizations in Maine.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: An original and seven copies of your proposal must be submitted no later than 2:00 pm local time on August 17, 2007 at the Bureau of Purchases, 4th Floor, Burton Cross Building, 111 Sewall Street, 9 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333-0009. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. Proposals must be sealed and must be clearly marked with the bidder's return address and the notation: marked "RFP# 20070707002 VAWA."
Written Questions: Questions about this RFP must be directed by August 1, 2007 in writing by email to Mary Lucia at [email protected]. The Department will respond in writing to all substantive questions received. Responses to written questions will be sent to all who have requested a copy of the RFP.
You may register and download the RFP application kit (RFP announcement and Application Instructions & Form) directly from the DPS website at http://www.maine.gov/dps/cjg/norfp.htm or by mailing, phoning, faxing, or e-mailing their name and address to:
Mary Lucia
Maine Dept. of Public Safety
104 SHS
Augusta, ME 04333-0104
Phone Number: 207.626.3831
TTY 207.287.3659
Fax Number: 207.287.3430
[email protected]
