Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
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- Posted
- Jan 10, 2026
- Closes
- No deadline published by the funder
Amount
Amount not published by the funder
Who can apply
Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations and Government agencies can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
Eligible applicants include state agencies, public or private nonprofit organizations, units of local governments, Indian tribal governments, nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services programs and legal services programs. The STOP programs operate on the calendar year of January 1st – December 31st. A Request for Applications will usually be issued mid-summer for applicants seeking funding consideration. Funding decisions will depend on the availability of funds. Awards are for a 12-month period. A 25 percent funding match is required, unless the applicant is a private, nonprofit victim services organization.
About this opportunity
Established by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, this grant program seeks to develop and implement law enforcement and prosecution strategies to effectively decrease violent crimes against women. Also, these grants help to develop and enhance services provided to the victims of violent crimes. Eligible applicants include state agencies, public or private nonprofit organizations, units of local governments, Indian tribal governments, nonprofit and nongovernmental victim services programs and legal services programs. Grant funds are used for multiple purposes, including training law enforcement officers and prosecutors to identify and respond to violent crimes against women; developing, training or expanding specialized law enforcement units; developing and implementing more effective ...