STOP Violence Against Women Grant (AZ)

The STOP Violence Against Women Grant (AZ) empowers Arizona entities to combat violence against women through funding and support for law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services. With approximately $3.3 million available annually, the grant prioritizes programs that enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable, while requiring a 25% non-federal match. Eligible applicants include non-profits, tribal entities, and government agencies, ensuring a broad coalition to address these critical issues.

The STOP (Services • Training • Officers • Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Grant supports prosecution and law enforcement strategies that combat violent crimes against women and aids in the development and/or strengthening of victim services. Authorized through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and administered on the federal level by the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, the STOP grant provides funding that fosters partnerships with courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, victim-serving organizations, and tribal communities, as well as state, county, and local governments.
Funding
The GOYFF aids in administering the dollars described above through a competitive grant application process. Each year, the GOYFF is awarded approximately $3.3 million to support programs throughout the state. The grant invests in programs to support Courts, Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Victim Services, Training, and Special Projects that focus on increasing victim safety and offender accountability.
By statute, the awards are disbursed as follows:
25% for law enforcement,25% for prosecution,30% for victim services (10% has to be distributed to culturally specific community-based organizations),5% to state and local courts,and 15% for discretionary distribution.
There is a 25% match, non-federal match-cash, or in-kind.

Eligibility

The following Arizona Entities are eligible to apply:Non-profit 501(c)(3) Organizations, community-based victim servicing organizations
Tribal Nations, Tribal Coalitions, Tribal Communities, and Tribal Law Enforcement
County/City/Local Government Entity
State Governmental Agencies/EntitiesFinancial and Program Administration operations must occur within Arizona.