Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States 
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 
Press Contact: 
Ryan Nugent 
Director of Communications 
Phone: (340) 725-4924 
ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov 
 
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2026 
 
VIDHS ANNOUNCES OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CRISIS 
INTERVENTION FUND GRANTS TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND FAMILIES 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announces the FY 2026 Crisis 
Intervention Grant opportunity application period for eligible non-profit and nongovernmental organizations. 
The DHS Crisis Intervention grant covers the Fiscal Year 2026 award period.  Anticipated Number of Grant 
Awards: 10, Estimated Award amount per award: $50,000 
 
Funds provided through Crisis Intervention are designed to supplement other funding sources directed at 
addressing service provision to families and youth in the territory. The United States Virgin Islands 
Department of Human Services Crisis Intervention Fund was established by the VI Legislature on October 13, 
1994, and signed into law as Act No. 7159, to help support families and youth experiencing crisis.  
The purpose of the Crisis Intervention grant is to provide intervention, support services, and related 
assistance to Youth (17 years old and younger) and Family. 
 
Services and related assistance may include: 
1. Family Enhancement programs focusing from birth -17 years old. 
2. Parenting/ family education. 
3. Youth focused programs; life skill building, educational assistance; mentoring, prosocial 
development, job skills development. 
4. Youth focused substance use prevention, and youth focused violence prevention. 
5. Services/ Programs for disabled youth or families with disabled youth. 
6. Crisis intervention, short-term individual and group support services, comprehensive service 
coordination and supervision to assist family or household members. 
To obtain an application, email lavern.marsh@dhs.vi.gov with the subject titled: REQUEST FOR FY2026 
CRISIS INTERVENTION APPLICATION or visit the VIDHS office on St. Thomas at the Knud Hansen Complex 
at Hospital Ground or 3012 Golden Rock on St. Croix. You may also call (340) 725-3123 for further 
information. Completed applications must be submitted electronically or dropped off by Friday, May 
15, 2026. 5:00 pm AST. Current FY2025 Crisis Intervention subgrantees must apply for FY2026 
program funding. 
For general information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi or on 
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs). 
 
The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future 
through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that 
recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov. 
 
                                                                                         
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