Family Violence Prevention and Services/State Domestic Violence Coalitions

 

The purpose of this program is to provide funding for State Domestic Violence Coalitions (Coalitions): 1) to confirm the federal commitment to reducing domestic violence; 2) to urge states, localities, cities, and the private sector to improve the responses to and the prevention of domestic violence, and encourage stakeholders and service providers to plan toward an integrated service delivery approach that meets the needs of all victims, including those in underserved communities; 3) to provide for technical assistance and training relating to domestic violence programs; and 4) to increase public awareness about and prevention of domestic violence and increase the quality and availability of shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and their dependents. * Includes each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Active 93.591 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2016 56 State Domestic Violence Coalitions will receive grants (including Territories). 56 State Domestic Violence Coalitions received grants (including Territories).
Fiscal Year 2018 56 State Domestic Violence Coalitions received grants (including Territories).
Fiscal Year 2020 56 State Domestic Violence Coalitions will receive grants (including Territories).
Fiscal Year 2021 In 2021, 56 State and Territory Domestic Violence Coalitions received grant awards in the amount of $293,080 for each coalition.
Fiscal Year 2022 In 2022, 56 State and Territory Domestic Violence Coalitions received grant awards in the amount of $307,142 for each coalition.
Fiscal Year 2023 In 2023, it is anticipated that 56 State and Territory Domestic Violence Coalitions will receive grant awards in the amount of $350,669 for each coalition. Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, 42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq., as amended by Section 201 of the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-320. To be eligible for a grant under Section 10411, an entity shall be a statewide nongovernmental nonprofit private domestic violence organization that has a membership that includes a majority of the primary-purpose domestic violence service providers in the State; has board membership that is representative of primary-purpose domestic violence service providers, and which may include representatives of the communities in which the services are being provided in the State; has as its purpose to provide education, support, and technical assistance to such service providers to enable the providers to establish and maintain shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and their dependents; and serves as an information clearinghouse, primary point of contact, and resource center on domestic violence for the State and supports the development of policies, protocols, and procedures to enhance domestic violence intervention and prevention in the State. This program will benefit youth and adult victims of family violence, domestic violence, dating violence, their children and other dependents, their families, other persons affected by such violence including friends, relatives, and the general public. The program will also benefit communities, including the State and business and nonprofit sectors. Applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) determination. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Mandatory grant recipients are required to use the Online Data Collection System (OLDC) in GrantSolutions to submit the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Mandatory Form (SF-424M) and upload all required documents. The form is available to applicants and grant recipients at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/sf-424-mandatory-family.html. ACF will not accept paper applications, or those submitted via email or facsimile, without a waiver. Funds are awarded directly to designated State Domestic Violence Coalitions. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. Deadline Information will be included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). From 30 to 60 days. Appeals may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations of the Appendix A . Not applicable. Each HHS designated State Domestic Violence Coalition will receive its respective share of funds if the application submitted meets the necessary requirements. Coalitions shall use funds for administration and operations to support a range of activities, including but not limited to (1) working with local family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence service programs and providers of direct services to encourage appropriate and comprehensive responses to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence against adults or youth within the State involved, including providing training and technical assistance and conducting State needs assessments; (2) participating in planning and monitoring the distribution of subgrants and subgrant funds within the State under Section 10408(a); (3) working in collaboration with service providers and community-based organizations to address the needs of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence victims, and their dependents, who are members of racial and ethnic minority populations and underserved populations; (4) collaborating with and providing information to entities in such fields as housing, health care, mental health, social welfare, or business to support the development and implementation of effective policies, protocols, and programs that address the safety and support needs of adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; (5) encouraging appropriate responses to cases of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence against adults or youth, including by working with judicial and law enforcement agencies; (6) working with family law judges, criminal court judges, child protective service agencies, and children's advocates to develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation issues in cases of child exposure to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; (7) providing information to the public about prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, including information targeted to underserved populations; and (8) collaborating with Indian tribes and tribal organizations (and corresponding Native Hawaiian groups or communities) to address the needs of Indian (including Alaska Native) and Native Hawaiian victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, as applicable in the State. Performance Reports: Performance progress reports are reviewed, and selected grant recipients may be identified for site visits or desk review by Federal Project Officers. 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. State Domestic Violence Coalitions are required to maintain financial and program records necessary for program review and audit to ensure that funds have been expended in accordance with the statute, regulations, grant conditions, and administrative terms of the project funded. All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365. Statutory Formula: Title III Chapter Section 303 Part N/A Subpart N/A Public Law Public Law 111-320 CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978, and the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 to reauthorize the Acts, and for other purposes. 42 USC § 10403(a)(2)(D)

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds may be used for expenditures on and after October 1 of each fiscal year for which they are granted, and will be available for expenditure through September 30 of the following fiscal year. Funds must be liquidated within 90 days of the end of the 24-month expenditure period. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. None/Not specified. Diana Lee
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201 USA
Diana.Lee@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (206) 539-5452 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofvps 75-1536-0-1-506 (Formula Grants) FY 22$17,200,000.00; FY 23 est $19,673,500.00; FY 24 est $19,673,500.00; FY 21$16,412,500.00; FY 20$20,350,000.00; FY 19$151,700,590.00; FY 18$14,875,000.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$14,500,000.00; - Formula Grants - Represents ONLY grants to HHS-designated State Domestic Violence Coalitions. For FY 2022, the 56 State and Territory Domestic Violence Coalition Grant awards will be issued in the amount of $307,142 for each coalition. 45 CFR Part 1370 applies to this program. oSubpart A - General Provisions (1370.1 - 1370.6) oSubpart C - State Domestic Violence Coalition Grants (1370.20) Not applicable.