May 6, 2026
Last October, CVIC was expecting answers on more than $1.8 million in federal funding requests through the Department of Justice (DOJ) to support services for survivors of violence. Several of these grants we have received for years — even decades — and we had no reason to believe they would not continue moving forward.
But for months, those federal funds remained delayed at the DOJ level, creating uncertainty for programs and services survivors rely on every day.
Recently, Senator John Hoeven joined CVIC and the Grand Forks Housing Authority in Grand Forks for a community roundtable to discuss the efforts being made to help move CVIC’s delayed federal grants forward. Following those efforts, two of the four grants have now officially been approved, with another expected to be finalized this month. Senator Hoeven has also been pushing through legislation to help the Grand Forks Housing Authority to close a loan on LaGrave Place, an affordable housing project in Grand Forks in need of repairs.
“Both CVIC and the Grand Forks Housing Authority provide vital services to this community and the surrounding region. CVIC needs to know this $1.8 million in funding will be in place so it can continue providing a full range of services to victims of violence. So, we went to work with DOJ to resolve the issue, and we appreciate AAG Woodward for his support in getting two of the grants approved and committing to finalize another grant by the end of May,” said Hoeven. “At the same time, the LaGrave Place is in need of updates, and that effort cannot begin until GFHA knows how much capital it will have available. That’s why we passed this legislation and are working with HUD to bring this loan to a close in a timely manner, so improvements at this affordable housing complex can start to move forward.”
During the conversation, we shared what these federal funds mean for real people in our community and how we provide long-term, survivor-centered support through our Safer Tomorrows Road Map — a holistic strategy to end violence in our community. During the visit CVIC Champion and former client Kyle Jarvis, spoke at the roundtable, sharing how his life has been changed by CVIC services and how vital they are for the thousands of clients served by CVIC each year.
We’re so grateful to Sen. Hoeven and his team for helping ensure critical services can continue for individuals and families throughout our region.
Senator Hoeven and former client & CVIC champion Kyle Jarvis at the May 6 roundtable discussion.
CVIC’s senior leadership team with Senator Hoeven at the May 6 roundtable discussion.