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: January 14, 2025 
VIDHS Opens Funding Applications for Family Violence 
Prevention and Support Programs 
Grants Available to Support Domestic Violence Shelters, Sexual Assault Crisis Services, 
and Family Violence Prevention Initiatives 
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announces the availability 
of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Family Violence Prevention and Services/Domestic Violence 
Shelter and Support Services as well as Family Violence Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services Program 
funding for eligible non-profit and nongovernmental domestic violence and sexual assault service 
providers with the award periods ending September 30, 2025.  
The purpose of the Family Violence Prevention Services funds is to help victims of domestic violence 
and their dependent children by providing shelter and related help, offering violence prevention 
programs, and improving how service agencies work together in communities.is 
The purpose of the ARP Grants to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault is to assist with virtual/remote 
services for rape crisis centers, sexual assault programs and culturally specific programs that provide 
crisis services, support services, and assistance to survivors of sexual assault, and to support the 
increased emergency needs of sexual assault survivors. 
To obtain an application, email carla.benjamin@dhs.vi.gov with the subject titled: REQUEST FOR 
ARP DV FVPSA APPLICATION or REQUEST FOR ARP SA FVPSA 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) 718-2980 (St. Croix) or (340)774-0930 (St. Thomas) for further information.  
Completed application must be submitted electronically or dropped off by February 28,2025. 
The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our 
community with diverse needs. Please visit the Department of Human Services website, 
www.dhs.gov.vi for more information. 
 
The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our 
community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and 
exist to inspire hope and empower change through non- judgmental, quality delivery of needed services 
and resources. 
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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