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FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant

This program is narrowly focused on funding a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor, as defined in Evidence Code § 1035.2, to serve as a SART Advocate. The role is intended to take a lead role in planning and coordinating local Sexual Assault Response Team efforts, with the goal of improving the quality of response and services for sexual-assault victims/survivors. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit Cal OES-funded Rape Crisis Program subrecipients. The supplied packet does not state award amounts, cost share, application materials, review criteria, or submission procedures; the listed July 7, 2026 opening and September 1, 2026 deadline should be used only after confirming the deadline timezone with Cal OES.

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Time remaining

10 days

Application load

Effort unclear

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Program area

Health & Human Services

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This program is narrowly focused on funding a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor, as defined in Evidence Code § 1035.2, to serve as a SART Advocate. The role is intended to take a lead role in planning and coordinating local Sexual Assault Response Team efforts, with the goal of improving the quality of response and services for sexual-assault victims/survivors. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit Cal OES-funded Rape Crisis Program subrecipients. The supplied packet does not state award amounts, cost share, application materials, review criteria, or submission procedures; the listed July 7, 2026 opening and September 1, 2026 deadline should be used only after confirming the deadline timezone with Cal OES.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

Cal OES intends to fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor, per Evidence Code § 1035.2, to act as a SART Advocate; that advocate is to take a lead role in planning and coordinating local SART efforts to improve the quality of response and services for sexual-assault victims/survivors.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant is a nonprofit and a Cal OES-funded Rape Crisis Program subrecipient, which meets the stated eligibility condition. The proposal requests support for a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor who will act as a SART Advocate. The proposed advocate will take a lead role in planning and coordinating SART efforts in the local community. The proposal clearly links SART efforts to the program’s stated goal of improving response quality and services for sexual-assault victims/survivors.

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What reviewers may prioritize

No formal review criteria, scoring weights, or reviewer preferences are included in the supplied evidence. The most defensible inferred priorities are compliance with the narrow subrecipient eligibility condition and a proposal that directly addresses the specified full-time counselor/SART Advocate role, local SART planning and coordination, and the stated victim/survivor response-and-services goal.

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What this grant funds

The purpose of the Program is to fund a full-time Sexual Assault Counselor, per Evidence Code § 1035.2, to act as a SART Advocate to take a lead role in the planning and coordinating of SART efforts in their local community with the goal of improving the quality of, response to, and services for, sexual assault victims/survivors.

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Geography
California
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Geographic fit

California

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
For an organization to be able to submit a proposal and/or eligible to compete for funding (i.e. read and rated) they must meet the following requirements: Be a Cal OES-funded Rape Crisis (RC) Program Subrecipient.

Official deadline

September 1, 2026

Effort unclear based on requirements currently captured.

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  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

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Last checked
8/22/2026, 8:51:23 AM
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Material changes

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  2. Updated deadline, important dates.

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  4. Updated deadline, important dates.

  5. Updated categories.

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant.
Is FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 1, 2026, with 10 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant provide?

FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant lists Not specified per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant?

Nonprofit. For an organization to be able to submit a proposal and/or eligible to compete for funding (i.e. read and rated) they must meet the following requirements: Be a Cal OES-funded Rape Crisis (RC) Program Subrecipient. Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant require matching funds?

The captured source facts do not clearly establish a matching-funds requirement. Do not assume that means no match is required: review the budget and cost-sharing sections of the official notice before approving the project budget.

What should I prepare before applying to FY 2026-27 Sexual Assault Response Teams (XS) Program Supplemental Grant?

Effort unclear is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 1, 2026 using the preparation plan above.