Grant Process
Application Overview
The Online Abuse Prevention Grant is a competitive program whereby funds will be awarded to eligible entities based on a review conducted by a working group which will review for eligibility of the applicant and eligibility of the project. Online Abuse as defined by Public Act 22-82 Sec. 6: "means the following acts, when conducted using any interactive computer service:
- speech or conduct motivating by hatred, prejudice or bigotry towards a person or group based on a person's actual or perceived religion, national origin, alienage, color, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability;
- harassment;
- stalking;
- swatting;
- doxing; or,
- an assault.
Applications are open from February 17, 2023 and have been extended to April 17, 2023 by 4:00PM. Submit to DEMHS using the application template. Upon completion, please email the application to DESPP.OnlineAbuseGrant@ct.gov
Eligible Entity
Eligible Entity as defined by Public Act 22-82 Sec. 6: means any of the following located in this state:
- school district;
- historical society;
- tax-exempt entity;
- higher education unit;
- public library; or,
- any other entity operating under another entity already mentioned.
Award Information
Each subrecipient may receive up to $30,000 during the fiscal year; applicants may submit joint projects. Applications/response to requests for proposals will be evaluated based on how well they meet the statutory requirements outlined Public Act 22-82 Sec. 6(a)(1)(c) and listed on the Project Narrative portion of the application.
Eligible expenditures are those that prevent online abuse or furthers the other goals of the program to provide educational and training opportunities with the goal of preventing online abuse and informing individuals about identifying, reporting, responding to and avoiding online abuse. Additionally eligible entities may use the funds awarded under this subsection collectively, including regionally, through coordinated efforts and conferences that achieve the goals of the program.
Eligible expenditures must be incurred during the Period of Performance. The Period of Performance is from the issuance of the grant funds to the sub-grantee until the submission of the close out report with backup documentation. Period of Performance will be one year from the date of grant execution.