Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65H - Domestic Violence
Chapter 65H-1 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Section 65H-1.018 - Funding Procedures

(1) For each funding cycle, the Department or contracted entity will provide all eligible certified domestic violence centers with an application for funding with instructions for completion.

(2) Newly certified centers without previous funding from the Department or contracted entity must request an application for funding by July 1 for the following state fiscal year. Certification does not guarantee funding.

(3) In accordance with Section 39.905(7)(a), F.S., all funds collected and appropriated for certified domestic violence centers will annually be distributed by the Department or contracted entity through an allocation formula developed by the Department or contracted entity. The Department will review the allocation formula and any revisions made by the contracted entity to ensure that it includes the factors required by Sections 39.903 and 39.905, F.S.

(4) The Department or contracted entity shall provide final approval of applications for and shall award funds appropriated for certified domestic violence centers as provided in Section 39.903(7), F.S. The Department or contracted entity shall contract with successful applicants for the operation of certified domestic violence centers.

(5) The Department or contracted entity will conduct evaluations of certified domestic violence centers to ensure quality services are being provided to center participants.

(6) Funding is contingent upon completion of any corrective action required by the Department or contracted entity, unless the failure to complete the corrective action is attributable to circumstances that are beyond the provider's reasonable control.