Family Violence Prevention and Services/Domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program 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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- U.S. Territory Government
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.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Formula grants are awarded directly to States, U.S. Territories, and eligible Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages) and Tribal Organizations. Recipients are notified that funds have been awarded through a Notice of Award (NoA) issued by the Administration for Children and Families. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act is the primary federal funding to support domestic violence services that provide immediate shelter and supportive services to all victims and survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and their dependents. Funds may be used for prevention and awareness and for specialized services for children exposed to domestic and dating violence.
Mission Categories
Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federal funds are used by States and Tribes to support the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of programs and projects: (1) to prevent incidents of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; (2) to provide immediate shelter, supportive services, and access to community-based programs for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents; and (3) to provide specialized services for children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, underserved populations, and victims who are members of racial and ethnic minority populations. Federal funds are awarded by the States through subawards to local public agencies and nonprofit private organizations.
Matching Requirements
Determined by NOFO
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
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)