First Lady Sue Snyder: $500,000 awarded to Michigan colleges,

universities to prevent sexual assault

22 schools to receive funding as part of grant program
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
LANSING, Mich. - Universities, colleges and community colleges across the
state will begin implementing new campus sexual assault prevention strategies
using funds from a new $500,000 grant program, First Lady Sue Snyder said.
In an effort to help reduce sexual assault on campuses in Michigan, all public
and non-public universities and colleges were encouraged to apply for
the Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program (CSAGP) in early August. Each
school was given the opportunity to submit two applications. Of the 33
applications received by the Oct. 1 application deadline, 23 will receive a portion
of the $500,000 available in funding.
From Southeast Michigan, Mid-Michigan, the west side and the Upper
Peninsula, we received applications from every part of the state, its clear our
schools are passionate about working together to help solve this sensitive but
important issue, Snyder said. Its been exciting to learn how many innovative
ideas are out there and Im looking forward to seeing them become reality. Our
campuses are our students home away from home, these new initiatives will
help ensure our students are safe where they live and learn.
Gov. Rick Snyder recommended and the Michigan Legislature appropriated the
$500,000 used to fund the grant program from the FY 2016 General Fund. The
grant awards are the next step in the First Ladys Inform. Empower. Prevent.
Lets End Campus Sexual Assault. initiative.
In Michigan we have a proven track record of working together to tackle the
tough issues and solve problems. This funding is an important step in working to
ensure the long-term safety and success of our states students, Gov. Rick
Snyder said.

The grant program aims to change the overall culture of sexual assault among
the college-age population. More than $1.6 million was requested through the
grant application process. Priority was given to projects that fostered
collaboration, involved multiple entities working together, focused on new,
innovative ideas and encouraged student involvement.
Proposals and initiatives include plans to implement enhanced bystander training
programs, place emphasis on student participation, encourage collaboration with
local bars and businesses, and create networks aiming to improve access to
assault prevention resources.
Universities, colleges and community colleges receiving full or partial funding
from the 2015 CSAGP include:

Albion College ($7,335)

Aquinas College ($4,637)
Calvin College ($32,750)
Central Michigan University ($33,435)
Davenport University ($15,000)
Delta College ($28,850)
Eastern Michigan University ($53,926)
Ferris State University ($10,000)
Finlandia University ($15,000)
Grand Rapids Community College ($7,716)
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ($13,399)
Lake Superior State University ($60,000)
Michigan State University ($12,000)
Michigan Technological University ($17,746)
Northern Michigan University ($30,000)
Northwestern Michigan College ($953)
Oakland University ($10,550)
Saginaw Valley State University ($34,321)
University of Michigan Ann Arbor ($20,003)
University of Michigan Dearborn ($38,016)
University of Michigan Flint ($29,363)
Western Michigan University ($25,000)

The CSAGP is a competitive grant program based on eligibility, project

description, budget narrative, goals, objectives and performance measure. All
applications were reviewed by a selection committee consisting of
representatives from the governors executive office, the Michigan State Police,
and the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment
board.
The grant award listing can be accessed at www.michigan.gov/cjgrants.
For additional background, information and videos regarding the Inform.
Empower. Prevent. Lets End Campus Sexual Assault initiative,
visit www.endcampussexualassault.com.
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