Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Services

The 65th Legislative Assembly approved an appropriation to provide funding to enhance the quality and quantity of sexual assault nurse examiner services available to victims of sexual assault. Funds will be awarded through a competitive process to organizations that are able to demonstrate involvement in providing services related to sexual assault victims, in coordination with state and local governments.  

• Applications are now being accepted. Please review the following information before downloading the application. 

Eligible Program Participants

Grant funds can be disbursed only to a political subdivision.

• For purposes of the grant, a political subdivision is defined as a county, township, park district, school district, city, and any other unit of local government which is created either by statute or by the Constitution of North Dakota for local government or other public purposes.
• Grant funds cannot be awarded directly to non-government victim/witness assistance programs and domestic violence programs, but a grantee may contract for services from such an organization. 

Eligible Uses 

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) funds can be used for any of the following purpose areas:

• Developing a SANE program to ensure all victims of sexual assault who want a sexual assault forensic examination or sexually transmitted infection treatment receive that examination or treatment
• Providing coordination between a hospital without staff specifically trained to perform a sexual assault forensic examination and a community-based sexual assault nurse examiner program that can provide proper care by a SANE.
• Enhancing collaborative efforts among nurses, hospitals or clinics, law enforcement, states attorneys, and sexual assault advocates (Sexual Assault Response Teams)
• Engaging in local, regional, and/or state-wide training efforts for new and/or existing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
• Strengthening the quality of services provided to sexual assault victims requesting care through purchase of equipment and supplies.  

Prohibited Uses

Grant funds cannot be used to supplant state and local funds.  In addition, grant funds cannot be used for:

• Lobbying
• Research/research projects
• Fundraising
• Construction/remodel projects
• Providing direct services or training out of state (excluding referrals)
• Salary/Fringe

Length of Award

The grant award commences September 1, 2017 and continues through June 30, 2019.  Funding cannot be guaranteed.  Applicants should secure local funding so that projects may be continued after the grant ends.

Grant Application

Applications are currently being accepted.

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

Applications must be postmarked no later than July 13, 2017.  Submit the completed application and all required documents to:

Application packets should be bound but not stapled. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application/Award Timeline

• June 2017:  Notice of funding availability is made.
• July 2017:  Application deadline.
• August 2017: North Dakota Drug & Violent Crime Policy Board meets to award funds.
• September 2017: Award and denial letters are distributed to applicants.
• June 2019: Funding award ends.