CalVCB Trauma Recovery Center Grant

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) administers a grant program designed to support Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs) across California. These centers provide trauma-informed services to victims of crime without requiring them to first apply for CalVCB compensation. The program follows the Integrated Trauma Recovery Services (ITRS) model developed by the State Pilot TRC at San Francisco General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco. Grants are intended to reimburse TRCs for the cost of delivering direct, accessible services that aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of crime victims. TRCs must support individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and trauma experiences, including but not limited to victims who are homeless, mentally ill, immigrants, refugees, disabled, minors, and those involved in the juvenile justice system. Eligible services under the grant include mental health care, case management, assertive outreach, substance abuse treatment, and medication management. Each TRC must employ a multidisciplinary team consisting of at least one psychologist, one social worker, and one psychiatrist (either staff or contracted). These professionals may be licensed or supervised clinicians working toward licensure, and must be certified in the treatment modalities they offer. TRCs must ensure every client has a designated point of contact within the care team and a treatment plan that addresses trauma recovery goals such as reducing distress, minimizing disability, and improving quality of life. Services may be delivered in private settings, including the client’s home or community spaces. The grant program is competitive and is funded by a $2 million annual appropriation from the Restitution Fund, supplemented by fluctuating funds from the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. TRCs must submit monthly invoices for reimbursement. At least 75% of the budget must go toward personnel services, with 60% of that going to clinical staff. The program allows for up to 25% of funds to be used on operating costs, including a maximum of 1% for client emergency funds and 5% for indirect costs if the organization has a current plan on file with state or federal entities. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF, along with a separate Excel budget worksheet, via email to Grants@victims.ca.gov by 2:00 p.m. PST on December 15, 2025. Required documents include a title page, responses to six narrative questions (2-page maximum per response), budget narrative, client flow chart, organizational chart, time task plan, and three non-template letters of recommendation (one from law enforcement and one from a community-based organization). Formatting rules must be followed precisely to avoid disqualification or point deductions. The application will be scored out of 100 points, with specific allocations for narrative responses, budget documentation, organizational structure, and other components. Applicants must affirm that services will begin within 30 days of funding. Final award decisions are expected by March 19, 2026. CalVCB may partially fund requests depending on resource availability and reserves the right to terminate or reduce grants due to funding constraints or noncompliance. Questions about the application process should be directed to Kyle Archibald at (916) 491-3740 or Grants@victims.ca.gov.

Ensure all sections are complete and formatting is correct. Use the provided Excel worksheet. Missing components will disqualify the application or result in point deductions.