Women's Shelter Grants
Last updated October 15, 2026
Grantable tracks 24 active women's shelter grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 9 list an award amount, with a median of $100K.
- Grants tracked
- 24
- from 24 funders
- Median award
- $100K
- middle half $20K–$1.2M
- Total listed funding
- $4.4M
- across 9 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 0
- 2 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation Grants David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The David and Marilyn Krupnick Foundation invites grant requests from non-profit institutions in the southern New Jersey geographic area. | |
| Nonprofit Organization Grants Roswell Woman's Club Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Nonprofit Organization Grants must be applied for and are awarded based upon multiple criteria. | |
| Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program (United States) Mary Kay Ash Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K 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. | |
| Supplemental Gender-based Violence Prevention & Intervention Request for Proposals Grant City of San Francisco: Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Up to $1.7M The City of San Francisco's Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development is offering funding through the Supplemental Gender-based Violence Prevention & Intervention Request for Proposals. | |
| Pratt Family Foundation Grant The Pratt Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pratt Family Foundation Grant, established in 1999, supports initiatives in education, healthcare, and community welfare. | |
| Halt Cancer at X Grant Program: Community Grants Montana Equestrian Events Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Halt Cancer at X (“HC@X”) is an Initiative founded by Sarah Broussard in loving memory of her mother, Rebecca Chaney Broussard, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2010. | |
| Chickering Foundation Grant The Chickering Foundation (Formerly Dedham · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chickering Foundation Grant supports programs and organizations dedicated to assisting women and children in crisis, inspired by the legacy of Hannah B. Chickering. | |
| Dr. George & Jeanne Tiller Fund Grant Wichita Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Dr. George & Jeanne Tiller Fund Grant supports nonprofits in Kansas focused on advancing women's health. Since its inception, it has awarded over $1 million, emphasizing reproductive health services and education. | |
| Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Grant Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in Ohio, administered by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, allocates crucial funds to combat family violence. | |
| Local Domestic Violence Prevention, Housing, Shelter and Non-shelter Supportive Services RFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · $159K – $1.2M The Local Domestic Violence Prevention Grant aims to provide essential shelter and supportive services for victims of family, domestic, and dating violence. | |
| ACOG Foundation Grants American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K Each year the ACOG Foundation releases a request for grant proposals. Grants may range from $10,000 to $100,000, and proposal topics change annually. | |
| Lindemann Legacy Fund Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting Safe Havens for Survivors & Their Pets Karen Lindemann had a deep, abiding love for her companions. | |
| The Kinderhaven Foundation Grant Kinderhaven Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kinderhaven Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of children in Bonner and Boundary Counties. | |
| PCMA Foundation Charitable Giving - Hospitality Helping Hands Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Grant for Capital Improvement to Shelter Projects that Support Women and Their Families Franklin Square House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Franklin Square House Foundation offers grants for capital improvements to shelters supporting women and their families. Since its inception in 2008, the Foundation has awarded over $13 million. | |
| Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund: Support for Victims of Domestic Violence Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation provides critical support to agencies aiding victims of domestic violence in our region. | |
| Fund for Women and Girls Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Prop A Request for Information - Victims and Survivors Housing Grant City and County of San Francisco: Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Prop A Request for Information aims to gather innovative proposals for affordable housing targeting low-income San Franciscans, particularly survivors of domestic violence. | |
| Domestic Violence Core Services in Camden County (NJ) Grant New Jersey Department of Children and Families · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.3M The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is seeking proposals for the Domestic Violence Core Services in Camden County. | |
| Marian Foundation Grant Marian Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Providing Hope and Support for Our Neighbors In Need_ The Marian Foundation is a charitable trust which was established with the purpose of aiding and supporting area service organizations for educational, scientific, religious, and… | |
| Shelter Grant (Canada) Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation (Canada) · Foundation Not published · $10K The Shelter Grant (Canada) aims to support women and children affected by domestic violence through funding certified shelters and outreach programs. | |
| Women’s Shelters Grant The AKC Humane Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Women’s Shelters Grant, provided by the AKC Humane Fund, offers financial assistance to domestic abuse shelters that accommodate pets. | |
| Yukon Foundation Project Grants Yukon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Yukon Foundation Project Grants support various initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of Yukoners. Established in 1980, the foundation has grown significantly and now administers over $8 million in scholarships and grants. | |
| Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Grant Alfred N Sanzari Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation seeks to improve the communities of the Northern New Jersey area. |
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Women's shelter grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Upcoming date published
- 2 8%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 3 13%
- No deadline published
- 19 79%
Only 2 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 24 active women's shelter grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 15, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
About women's shelter grants
Grants for women's shelters fund emergency and transitional housing, crisis intervention, advocacy, and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Federal support comes primarily through the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do women's shelter grants award?
Of the 24 women's shelter grants Grantable lists as of October 15, 2026, 9 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $100K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $1.2M. The largest is $1.7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
When are women's shelter grants due?
Of 24 grants listed, 2 have a published upcoming deadline, 3 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 19 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for women's shelters?
Shelter funding supports emergency and transitional housing, hotlines, counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, and prevention programs. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act provides dedicated funding for shelters, while VAWA and VOCA dollars support a broader range of survivor services, much of it passed through state agencies to local programs.
Does the federal government fund domestic violence shelters?
Yes. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to shelters, and Department of Justice programs under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act fund additional survivor services. These federal funds are largely distributed through state agencies and coalitions.
How do shelters access these federal funds?
Most FVPSA, VAWA, and VOCA dollars reach local shelters through state administering agencies and statewide domestic violence coalitions rather than direct federal awards. Connecting with your state coalition and victim-services agency, while also pursuing community foundation and corporate grants, gives shelters the most stable funding base.
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