The Colorado Judicial Branch announced today that applications for grants totaling $500,000 from the Family Violence Justice Fund are available on the branch's website http://www.courts.state.co.us/panda/FamilyViolenceJusticeGrantAppFY08.pdf. Grants will be awarded based on a mathematical formula, which considers, among other factors, historic participation in this effort.

To be considered for a grant, applications must be received by the State Court Administrator's Office by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2007. To be eligible for a grant, organizations must be not-for-profit and must currently be serving the legal needs of indigent victims of family violence.

Successful organizations must be prepared to provide full service legal services, including but not limited to assistance with divorce, child custody, child support and other related civil matters. Additional information regarding the fund and organizations that qualify can be found in section 14-4-107(5)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2007 to:
Ms. Jessica Zender
State Court Administrator's Office
1301 Pennsylvania, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203

Questions may be directed to Ms. Zender via email jessica.zender@judicial.state.co.us or by calling 303-837-2331.

The Family Violence Justice Fund was established in 1999 to provide funding for legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. The intent of the Fund is to fund programs that serve indigent persons at no cost as opposed to reduced cost.