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.

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MERRICK FOUNDATION INC · January 2, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. The foundation carefully considers each application to…

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF COLLIN COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Junior League of Collin County (JLCC) Geographic Scope: Collin County, Texas Focus Areas: - Economic insecurity - Family violence - Innovative approaches to solving social…

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…

PATRICK AND AIMEE BUTLER FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Program - Human Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2024 Summary The Butler Family…

UNITED WAY OF HARRISONBURG AND · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Status: Application process is currently CLOSED. United Way will not be accepting grant applications in 2025. Funding…

THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Our review committee will evaluate all Initial Applications (see pre-proposal deadline) and recommend a select number to be invited to the Full Proposal stage._ United Way of…

COAST CENTRAL CREDIT UNION · August 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Investment Program Overview: Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity…

Up to $2,500 for first-time applicants; varying amounts for returning applicants
SECOND CHANCE SHOP · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Support Awards Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Summerville and Tri-County area, South Carolina Mission Alignment: Second Chance Thrift Shop reinvests proceeds from…

CONFERENCE ON CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN INC · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Conference on Crimes Against Women Scholarships Status: Coming soon Geographic Scope: Not specified Focus Areas: Crimes against women field Program Overview: Scholarships for the annual Conference on…

District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Consolidated Victim Services RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Consolidated Victim…

CORECIVIC FOUNDATION THE · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

CoreCivic Foundation Grant Program Organization: CoreCivic Foundation (formerly CCA Charitable Foundation) Geographic Scope: Middle Tennessee and communities served by CoreCivic facilities nationwide…

NAMATI INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund Status: Completed (first grantees announced, more funding continuing) Description: A one-time fund created in partnership with multiple organizations to support…

Individuals: up to $500; Organizations: up to $2,000; Collaborative projects: up to $2,500
Meedan Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Pequeños Incentivos Financieros para Apoyar el Trabajo de Medios (Spanish Language COVID-19 Microgrants) Status: Closed (as of October 6, 2022) Geographic Scope: Latin America and emerging economies…

$13,000 (Dutch Bros Coffee) + $5,000 (Mt. Bachelor Rotary) + $1,000 (Knife River) - growing with continued donations
UNITED WAY OF DESCHUTES COUNTY · May 22, 2026 · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Recovery & Resilience Fund Funder: United Way of Central Oregon Program Type: Emergency recovery and resilience fund (one-time) Geographic Scope: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties,…

$4,463,000 total distributed
ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Regional Response Fund Overview: COVID-19 relief fund launched directly by ACF to support the Aspen to Parachute community. Funded through contributions from individual donors and government…

Varies - examples include $90,000 total distribution to 14 grantees in 2019; $480,000 to 26 nonprofits in May 2020; $725,000 to 26 nonprofits in July 2020
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley Status: Established March 18, 2020; multiple rounds of grants awarded through 2020 Geographic Scope: Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, and…

Fight Against Domestic Violence · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Crisis Cash Overview: Crisis Cash provides small grants to domestic violence service providers to fill funding gaps and meet urgent needs that cannot be covered by other available grants. Geographic…

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dallas Foundation: Spring Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Dallas…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Basic Human Needs Grants Basic Human Needs Grants help your organization help people in need of basic necessities in Greater Dayton. Grants are awarded quarterly to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt…

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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