Federal S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant (S.T.O.P. VAWA)

Federal S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant (S.T.O.P. VAWA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kansas Office of the Governor
Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Summary

The Federal S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant (S.T.O.P. VAWA) aims to enhance law enforcement and prosecution strategies to address violent crimes against women. Funding is allocated as follows: 25% for law enforcement, 25% for prosecution, 5% for courts, and 30% for nonprofit victim service organizations, with 15% discretionary. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations, with a 25% match required for most projects.

Overview

Purpose To develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women. Grant funds must be distributed to sub-grant programs as follows: 25% of the funds for law enforcement agencies 25% for prosecution 5% to courts 30% for nonprofit victim service organizations The remaining 15% can be awarded at the state's discretion for allowable purposes.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Funds are available to units of state or local government, Native American tribes, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations. A 25% non-federal cash or in-kind match is required for all projects, with the exception of awards made to victim service organizations and tribes.