Grant opportunity · Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy

Sexual Assault Kit Testing Grant Program (SAKT)

Up to $3,500,000 per award

About this opportunity

The Sexual Assault Kit Testing Grant Program (SAKT) was established by law signed by Governor Hogan in 2019 to fund the testing of sexual assault kits in Maryland. Administered by the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, the program provides grant funding to the Maryland State Police and local law enforcement agencies and crime labs to support the processing and testing of sexual assault evidence collection kits (SAKs). Funding covers in-house personnel and supplies for testing, outsourcing of testing to forensic labs, and equipment purchases or upgrades for agencies with in-house labs. The program also supports victim notification hotlines, advocacy, law enforcement investigations, and peer-to-peer telehealth providers. Funding is limited to testing of SAKs collected since…

Who may apply

government, non-profit

Deadline

2026-06-12

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