HB 19 Victim Service Grant Program Funds RFA FY 26-27

The Mississippi State Department of Health, through the Office of Interpersonal Violence, is administering a reimbursable grant program authorized by H.B. 1908, Section 36, which provides $10.3 million to support victim service organizations across the state. This funding opportunity, released as solicitation 2026-RFA-106, seeks proposals from eligible entities including nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units of local government, tribal governments, faith-based organizations, and public or private agencies with demonstrated experience in victim services. Applicants must be actively registered in SAM.gov and OpenGov, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, submit a current W9, and provide their most recent Uniform Guidance audit report. The grant period runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with all expenses required to be incurred by June 30, 2027, and all invoices submitted to MSDH by July 10, 2027. Up to $300,000 of the total appropriation may be used by the state for administrative costs. Proposals must include a detailed project narrative, budget using the prescribed Excel template, organizational chart, resumes of key personnel, letters of support or MOUs, and tax documentation. Budgets must reflect only allowable direct and indirect costs as defined by the RFA and are evaluated not on total request amount but on alignment with the work plan and compliance with federal and state financial regulations. Proposals are scored on five weighted factors: scope and depth of services (30%), use of evidence-based and trauma-informed practices with outcome tracking (25%), budget accuracy and cost-effectiveness (20%), sustainability and scalability (15%), and collaboration with cross-sector partners (10%). Applicants must achieve a minimum composite score of 70 to be eligible for award. Strict compliance with anti-supplanting rules prohibits using federal funds for existing costs already covered by state or local sources unless positions are backfilled; budget reallocations are prohibited in the final 90 days without MSDH approval. Grantees must submit monthly and quarterly fiscal and program reports, track performance outcomes such as housing stability, court outcomes, and wellness milestones, and report service volumes by category. Failure to meet reporting deadlines may result in delayed payments or ineligibility for future funding. A conflict of interest certification is required to ensure no MSDH employee or immediate family member has an