Domestic Violence Grants

Domestic violence grants fund shelters, crisis hotlines, legal advocacy, prevention programs, and transitional services. The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) within DOJ is the primary federal funder, while HHS, FHIP, and foundations provide additional support for organizations combating domestic and sexual violence.

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Partner Grants Program Funder: The Community Foundation of Will County Geographic Scope: Will County, Illinois Priority Areas: Health, education, human services, and the arts About the…

HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Abuse Survivors: Sue Cook Winfrey Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $65,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Sue Cook Winfrey Fund,…

THE ALLEGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACCF Legacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allegan County Community Foundation Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The ACCF Legacy Grant aims to support various community initiatives in Allegan County,…

ADAMS MASTROVICH FAM FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Adams-Mastrovich Family…

IOWA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Alice Barton Scholarship Program Overview: The Alice Barton Scholarship Program helps empower domestic violence survivors through education and job training by providing annual scholarships to enable…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Allison Tenbarge Criminal Justice Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Allison Tenbarge Criminal…

Community Foundation of Northern IL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amanda Reed Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Amanda Reed Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy…

Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Found · Rolling / Open Foundation

Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Found Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation Grant supports various…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
ANNA MAY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anna May Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna May Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Anna May Family Foundation, established in…

Varies annually ($65,000 - $75,000 total awards distributed)
ALOHA UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AUW Women United Grant Program Geographic Scope: Oʻahu Focus Areas: Women and women-led families; health, education, and financial stability Overview: Women United is an affinity group of Aloha…

American Lawyers Alliance · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Auxiliary Support Program Awards Funder: American Lawyers Alliance (ALA) Purpose: To support local bar association auxiliaries and their civic education and community service projects Award Type:…

PAUL & EDITH BABSON FOUNDATION 106846-000 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paul and Edith Babson Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Babson Foundation's…

BOSTON BAR FOUNDATION · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Boston Bar Foundation IOLTA Grants Funder: Boston Bar Foundation (charitable affiliate of Boston Bar Association) Geographic Scope: Greater Boston area Funding Source: Interest on Lawyers' Trust…

Bowling Green Community Foundation · October 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Bowling Green Community Foundation General Grants Program Geographic Scope: 43402 and 43403 zip code areas and school district areas in Bowling Green, Ohio Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit…

UJIMA THE NATIONAL CENTER ON VIOLENCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Building the Capacity of Black Programs (BCBP) Status: Active program Geographic Scope: National (United States) Background: Ujima launched The Building the Capacity of Black Programs (BCBP) to…

Up to US $25,000
THE CALLISON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Callison Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Callison Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Callison Foundation Grant supports small organizations in…

Up to $5,000
RENTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY FNDN · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

CARE Together Fund Overview: Originally created as the COVID-19 Response Fund in March 2020. Renamed the CARE Together Fund to focus on equitable community recovery. CARE stands for "Communities…

WILKINS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catherine Holmes Wilkins Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wilkins Charitable Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Catherine Holmes…

CONFERENCE ON CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN INC · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

CCAW Summit: Beyond the Bounds Scholarships Status: Coming soon Geographic Scope: Not specified Focus Areas: Emerging and complex issues in rural and resort communities related to crimes against…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding?
VAWA authorizes multiple grant programs administered by DOJ's Office on Violence Against Women. These include STOP Formula Grants to states, Legal Assistance for Victims, Transitional Housing Assistance, and programs for underserved populations. Annual appropriations typically exceed $600 million across all VAWA programs.
Can new domestic violence organizations get grants?
Yes, but starting through state channels is often easier. State VAWA administrators pass through federal funds to local organizations. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act provides formula grants through states. Joining your state domestic violence coalition opens access to training, networking, and grant opportunities.
Are there grants for domestic violence prevention education?
Yes. The CDC's DELTA program funds primary prevention. OVW's Consolidated Youth-Oriented Program supports prevention education. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Avon Foundation fund prevention research and programs. Many state agencies and school districts fund evidence-based prevention curricula.

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