Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

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.