Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF)
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Primary focus: Harris County
Other requirements
- Extended support: Greater Houston area
- Network: Multiple partner agencies throughout the region
Overview
Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF)
Status: Active funding program
Geographic Scope: Harris County, Texas
Funder: Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC)
Overview
The DVAF is a funding mechanism managed by HCDVCC to provide financial assistance to domestic violence survivors and support service providers in Harris County. The fund supports partner agencies that provide coordinated responses to domestic violence.
Available Resources
- DVAF Partners: Multiple organizations partner with HCDVCC to distribute DVAF funds
- Annual Reporting: HCDVCC publishes annual DVAF reports documenting fund allocation and impact - 2024 DVAF Report available - 2023 DVAF Fund 7-month Report available - 2021 DVAF Final Report available
Program Focus
The DVAF supports the mission of HCDVCC to:
Geographic Scope
- Primary focus: Harris County
- Extended support: Greater Houston area
- Network: Multiple partner agencies throughout the region
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application procedures for the DVAF are not fully described in the available website content. However, the following resources are available:
- DVAF Funding Application Page: Available on HCDVCC website at hcdvcc.org
- Partner Organizations: Multiple organizations serve as DVAF partners and can provide application assistance
- Application Materials: Contact HCDVCC directly for specific application requirements and procedures
Contact Information
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What Harris County Domestic Violence actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 25
- Total given
- $5.5M
- Median grant
- $88K
- Range
- $9,096–$1.13M
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Pasadena, TX; Webster, TX.
- 63% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Houston Area Women's Center · Houston, TX
$830K
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$402K
Bethels Family Baptist Church · Houston, TX
$348K
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