Family Violence Prevention and Services/Domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services

Objective

The purpose of this program is to increase public awareness and support primary and secondary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and assist States and Tribes in efforts to provide immediate shelter and supportive services for victims/survivors. The funding for this Program is available to States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages) and Tribal Organizations.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

Eligible applicants for the State Grants are the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Eligible applicants for the Tribal Grants are the federally recognized Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages), or a tribal organization or nonprofit private organization authorized by an Indian Tribe.

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family

This program will benefit victims/survivors and their dependents of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Grant

Program Contact

Diana.Lee@acf.hhs.gov
2065395452