2022 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant
Can you apply?
This grant is for local governments and non-profit community-based organizations responding to violence against women. Applicants must work on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking issues. Eligible activities include direct services, crisis intervention, transitional housing, legal assistance, court improvement, and training for law enforcement and courts.
Geographic scope is Ohio only. The program supports developing and strengthening victim services through justice system responses.
Program description
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program assists local governments and non-profit community-based organizations in administering justice for and strengthening services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. VAWA funds contribute toward developing effective responses to violence against women through activities that include direct services, crisis intervention, transitional housing, legal assistance to victims, court improvement, and training for law enforcement and courts.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Domestic Violence Shelter
- Nonprofits
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 👤 Jacquetta Al-Mubaslat
- 📧 JAl-mubaslat@dps.ohio.gov
- 📞 (614) 728 - 7291
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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