Domestic Violence Prevention
🏛 Indian Health Service (HHS-IHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Oct 18, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations serving Native American communities. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to develop or expand domestic violence prevention programs. Programs must integrate culturally appropriate, trauma-informed services and coordinate with multiple sectors including law enforcement, healthcare, and shelters.
Eligible activities include victim advocacy, evidence-based and traditional prevention practices, awareness campaigns, data collection, and sustainability planning. The focus is on addressing domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking, Missing and Murdered Indigenous people, and child maltreatment.
Geographic scope is nationwide for qualifying tribal and urban Indian entities. Organizations must serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities and show commitment to cross-sector collaboration.
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Key dates
- Aug 6, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 1, 2027 Application deadline in 164 days
- May 1, 2027 Award announced
- May 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of this IHS grant is to support the development and expansion of Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) programs that integrate culturally appropriate, trauma-informed prevention and victim services for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations serving AI/AN communities. The program will address domestic and sexual violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking, Missing and Murdered AI/AN people, and child maltreatment through cross-sector collaboration with law enforcement, health care, behavioral health, social services, education, shelters, legal services, and advocacy organizations. Funded programs will be expected to provide victim advocacy, implement evidence-based and traditional practices, increase awareness of the health impacts of violence, collect and share data, and develop plans for long-term sustainability.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of commitment from partner organizations
- Evaluation plan with metrics
- Sustainability plan
- Evidence of tribal organization status or urban Indian organization documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Grants Management
- 📧 dgm@ihs.gov
- 📞 301-443-5204
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.653 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,100,000
Top States by Funding
- OK 14 awards $20.4M
- AK 14 awards $19.0M
- CA 11 awards $17.9M
- NM 9 awards $13.9M
- AZ 6 awards $9.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.653). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $7,400,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,400,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $7,400,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations serving AI/AN communities. Applicants must have capacity to develop or expand domestic violence prevention programs.
What activities does this grant support?
Victim advocacy services, evidence-based and traditional prevention practices, awareness campaigns, data collection, and sustainability planning. Programs must be culturally appropriate and trauma-informed.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is April 1, 2027. This appears to be a fixed deadline; verify the current funding cycle with IHS.
What should our application emphasize?
Strong plans for cultural appropriateness, cross-sector collaboration, trauma-informed practices, and long-term sustainability. Include data collection and evaluation strategies.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize cultural integration: show how your program honors tribal traditions and practices while addressing violence prevention.
- Build partnership letters early from law enforcement, healthcare, shelters, legal services, and advocacy organizations.
- Include detailed data collection and evaluation plans; IHS expects strong metrics and outcome tracking.
- Demonstrate understanding of the interconnected issues: domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous people.
- Develop a clear sustainability plan beyond the grant period; show how you will fund activities long-term.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Many applications underestimate the need for genuine cross-sector partnerships; letters alone are insufficient without clear collaboration roles. Applicants often describe programs without centering cultural appropriateness and trauma-informed approaches required by IHS. Weak or missing sustainability plans are frequent rejections; show realistic funding sources beyond grant dollars.
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