How much funding does Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program provide?

Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program provides $20,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program?

The deadline is April 30, 2026.

Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program

MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Domestic Violence Grants Women's Shelter Grants Grants for Nonprofits

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Funding Amount

$20,000

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program

Funder: Mary Kay Ash Foundation

Program Established: 2000

Overview: Grants awarded to emergency domestic violence shelters across the United States providing critical, life-saving services to women and children seeking safety from abusive situations.

Award Details:

Amount: $20,000 per grant

Distribution: Minimum of one grant awarded per state

Funding Scope: National (all 50 states covered)

Eligible Organization Type:

Emergency domestic violence shelters with a physical shelter facility

Must provide innovative and life-saving services to women seeking safety from abuse

Must house female survivors of domestic violence

Eligibility Requirements:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status

In operation longer than 5 years

Primarily providing shelter to women who have experienced domestic violence

At least one year removed from receiving a previous MKAF grant

Operating a physical shelter that houses female survivors of domestic violence

Ineligibility:

Recipients are ineligible for back-to-back grant years

Application Timeline:

January 1: Applications open

April 30: Applications close

August: Applicants notified of application status

September/October: Awards announced and funds distributed in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Contact: Foundation website for application questions

How to Apply

Application Process

Eligibility Screening:
1. Complete eligibility quiz to confirm applicant meets minimum requirements
2. Quiz is respectful of applicants' time and determines baseline qualifications
3. Must pass all minimum requirements to proceed to full application

Application Submission:
1. Submit application during open window (January 1 – April 30)
2. Access application through Sales Force portal
3. Applications accepted only during specified dates

Required Information:

Detailed information on services and programs offered

Description of population served

Various supporting documentation

Organizational information and 501(c)(3) status proof

Evidence of 5+ years operation

Timeline of previous MKAF grant receipt (if applicable)

Optional Materials:

Letter of Recommendation (Optional): Mary Kay Independent Sales Force members may submit optional letters of recommendation

- Letters should evidence positive community impact
- Include details about Sales Force member's participation with organization
- Must be combined in single PDF file
- Attach within shelter application
- Sales Force should not send letters directly to MKAF; include in application materials
- Letters received outside application considered at MKAF discretion

Application Window:

January 1 – April 30 annually

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