The Ohio Sexual Assault Investigations Grant Program funds forensic testing, investigation, and training for sexual assault cases, supporting Ohio law enforcement and prosecutors through the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services.
Funder: Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: No maximum per request; reimbursement up to actual expenditures for eligible costs. No application limit per agency.
Summary: Reimburses Ohio law enforcement and prosecutors for costs associated with sexual assault kit investigations, testing, and related activities.
Key Information: Retroactive reimbursement allowed for cases occurring on or after July 1, 2026.
This program provides reimbursement funding to state and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in Ohio for expenses related to sexual assault kit (SAK) testing, results, and associated investigative activities. The initiative covers cases involving suspected drug-facilitated sexual assaults and suspect kits. Funding may also be used for capacity-building activities such as training and other eligible costs, enhancing the thoroughness and effectiveness of sexual assault investigations across the state.