The Prince George’s County Council has announced an FY 2018 appropriation of $500,000 to support the Council’s Domestic Violence Grant Program.

According to a press release,

The grant program is a funding resource for programs that serve the housing, counseling, and advocacy needs of County residents who are victims of domestic violence. The program also supports prevention activities through a coordinated and collaborative community response to domestic violence in Prince George’s County.

The FY 18 Prince George’s County Council Domestic Violence Grant Program funds are available to nonprofit organizations through a review and evaluation process for all applicants.

“This County Council initiative is the start of a continuing offensive against the tragedy of domestic violence. We reaffirm our commitment to joining the efforts of our entire community to comprehensively address the scourge of domestic violence…TOGETHER.” – Council Chairman Derrick Leon Davis

Read the full Prince George’s County press release for more information.