Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP)

Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP)

Funder: Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA), acting as pass-through agency for the Office of the Governor

Geographic Scope: Texas

Purpose: Provide general sexual assault victim services and improve access to culturally specific sexual assault services for primarily adult sexual assault survivors assaulted by someone other than a family or household member.

Funding Details

• FY 2023 Awards: Over $800,000 awarded to 13 sexual assault programs and culturally specific organizations
• Grant Term: Two-year grants with fiscal years running October 1 - September 30
• Application Frequency: Available every odd year (2023, 2025, 2027, etc.) during late spring or summer

Eligible Organizations

• Rape crisis centers
• Culturally specific organizations
• Nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations
• Tribal programs

Note: Some organizations previously eligible may no longer be eligible due to new federal requirements and certifications. All eligibility requirements and certifications must be reviewed in the full Funding Announcement.

Special Requirements

• Minimum of 1/3 of all funds must be used for programs in rural/border communities
• Organizations must provide direct intervention and related assistance to sexual assault victims and families

Contact Information

• Email: sasp@taasa.org
• Phone: (512) 474-7190
• Address: 7700 Chevy Chase Dr., Suite 230, Austin, TX 78752