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Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF)

Harris County Domestic Violence

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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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:

  • Connect people and systems so survivor safety doesn't depend on luck, timing, or who they call first

  • Fund, facilitate, and convene coordinated responses across agencies, partners, and community

  • Strengthen safety, improve accountability, and reduce domestic violence across Greater Houston
  • 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

    For application details and eligibility requirements:

  • Visit: https://www.hcdvcc.org/

  • Access: DVAF Funding Application Page (link available on website)

  • Contact HCDVCC for partnership and funding inquiries
  • 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.

    Example grants

    • The Bridge Over Troubled Water · Pasadena, TX

      $1.13M

    • Houston Area Women's Center · Houston, TX

      $830K

    • Bay Area Turning Point · Webster, TX

      $701K

    • Family Ties · Waller, TX

      $402K

    • Bethels Family Baptist Church · Houston, TX

      $348K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    domestic-violence

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