Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program (United States)

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program supports shelters across the U.S. that provide essential services to women and children escaping abusive situations. Established in 2000, this grant aims to uphold the mission of eradicating domestic violence through financial assistance to dedicated organizations. Eligibility is limited to shelters recognized by state domestic violence coalitions, while those funded in the previous cycle are ineligible. Join the fight against domestic violence by applying for this vital support.

NOTE: This is the page for funding in the United States. You can find the page for Canada funding here.
The Mary Kay Ash Foundation Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program was started in 2000, awarding grants to shelters across the country providing critical, life-saving services to women and children seeking safety from an abusive situation.
We are unwavering in our pledge to carry on the good work of assisting excellent programs that provide hope and refuge for women and children experiencing violence. With persistence and determination, together we can surely achieve our shared goal of eradicating domestic violence from the world!

Eligibility

The organization must be a domestic violence shelter and listed with the state domestic violence coalition as a domestic violence shelter.

Ineligibility

Shelters who received a grant last year are not eligible to apply this grant cycle.