TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly announced the 2020 State General Fund Grant Programs funding awards for domestic violence and sexual assault programs and children’s advocacy centers.

BrightHouse in Hutchinson will receive $146,276. The Harvey County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Task Force will receive $251,271 in grant money.

These funds support the enhancement and expansion of sexual and domestic violence programs. The funds are used for support services, outreach and training for community-based programs located in large and small communities across Kansas.

These programs provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including emergency safe shelter, crisis hotline calls and crisis intervention, ongoing counseling and support, and advocacy to help victims increase safety for themselves and their families. These services for victims, survivors and their families are life-saving and assist them in transforming their lives.