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.

303 grants
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US $3,000 - US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFAAC: Women and Girls Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2025 Summary The Women and Girls Fund,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMJC: Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant Program supports…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The CFSCNY Women's Fund…

US $2,500 - US $7,500
CHARIS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charis Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charis Fund Amount: US $2,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The Charis Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations in California,…

DUB AND MURRAY MARTIN TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cherokee and…

CHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chester County Bar Foundation Grant Funder: Chester County Bar Foundation (CCBF) Geographic Scope: Chester County, Pennsylvania Overview: The Chester County Bar Foundation provides grants to support…

THE CHICKERING FOUNDATION (FORMERLY DEDHAM · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chickering Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chickering Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Chickering Foundation Grant supports programs and organizations dedicated to…

The Winston-Salem Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Chrissy Gallaher Victim's Assistance Fund The Chrissy Gallaher Victim's Assistance Fund was established at The Winston-Salem Foundation in 1992 by friends and family of Chrissy Gallaher, who…

THE NETWORK ADVOCATING AGAINST DOMESTIC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

City of Chicago Survivor Cash Assistance Funder: The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence (funded by City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services) Overview: Cash assistance…

City of Orlando - Office of Community Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

City of Orlando: Community Investment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Orlando - Office of Community Affairs Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The City of Orlando's Community…

Varies by organization
ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Civil Legal Aid Grants Funder: Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (IEJF) Geographic Scope: Illinois (statewide and regional) Focus Areas: - Civil legal representation for low-income individuals -…

MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Civil Legal Services Grants Funder: Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) Geographic Scope: Maryland (statewide) Purpose: MLSC distributes grants to nonprofit legal services organizations to…

Cobb County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cobb County- Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cobb County Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Cobb County Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) aims to enhance public safety and…

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BEAUMONT INC · October 3, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Assistance Fund (CAF) Grant Funder: Junior League of Beaumont Inc Overview: The Community Assistance Fund is designed to respond to the short-term needs of non-profit agencies. Twice a…

City of San Leandro · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Leandro Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP) in San Leandro provides vital…

$5,000 - $30,000
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Community Building Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: $5,000 - $30,000 Overview Grants to benefit and continuously invest…

Varies (recent awards: $729,000-$835,000 across 48-68 organizations)
ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grantmaking Overview: ACF's primary grantmaking program providing operational and programmatic support to nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region. The program has been…

SANDIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Sandia Foundation Geographic Scope: Albuquerque, New Mexico Background: Since its inception in 1948, the Sandia Foundation has granted more than $49 million to Dickinson…

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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