National Resource Centers
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS
Can you apply?
This grant is for national resource centers that prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies with expertise in violence prevention and victim services. Projects must provide training, technical assistance, and information to organizations, communities, and government agencies nationwide. Priority areas include domestic violence prevention, victim support, services for children and families, sexual assault response, and culturally specific programming for Native American, Alaska Native, and Hawaiian communities.
Key dates
- May 13, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 30, 2026 Application deadline in 58 days
- Sep 30, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
This grant is for national resource centers that prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies with expertise in violence prevention and victim services. Projects must provide training, technical assistance, and information to organizations, communities, and government agencies nationwide. Priority areas include domestic violence prevention, victim support, services for children and families, sexual assault response, and culturally specific programming for Native American, Alaska Native, and Hawaiian communities.
Program description
The Resource Centers support efforts to prevent and respond to family, domestic, and dating violence by providing information, training, and technical assistance to individuals, organizations, government agencies, and communities.
The National Resource Centers on Domestic Violence focus on strengthening services and knowledge in the field. One center provides training and technical assistance on domestic violence programs, research, and services for victims and their children. Another maintains a national resource library to collect, analyze, and share information on domestic violence, prevention strategies, and services for adult and youth victims.
The National Indian Resource Center works with tribes and tribal organizations to improve responses to domestic violence and increase safety for Indian women. It also coordinates with federal partners that serve Native communities.
Special Issue Resource Centers address key systems that impact victims of domestic violence. These centers provide training and technical assistance on responses within the justice system, child protective services, health care, and mental health systems. Additional centers focus on improving services and prevention efforts for racial and ethnic minority communities.
Native-focused resource centers, including those serving Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native communities, build capacity among tribes, organizations, and service providers. They coordinate with the National Indian Resource Center and deliver culturally relevant prevention and education efforts.
The National Resource Center to Expand Services for Children, Youth, and Abused Parents strengthens support for non-abusing parents and their children, including efforts to prevent or reduce foster care involvement.
Sexual Assault Technical Assistance Centers support grantees in improving sexual assault prevention and response through specialized expertise and training.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for national resource centers that prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies with expertise in violence prevention and victim services. Projects must provide training, technical assistance, and information to organizations, communities, and government agencies nationwide. Priority areas include domestic violence prevention, victim support, services for children and families, sexual assault response, and culturally specific programming for Native American, Alaska Native, and Hawaiian communities.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Standard federal forms (SF-424, SF-424 Supplement)
- Project narrative describing center mission and activities
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Detailed work plan with timelines and measurable objectives
- Evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Jan-Sheri Morris
- 📧 Jan-Sheri.Morris@acf.hhs.gov
- 📞 (202) 480-1328
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.592 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$80,671,373
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$12,000,000
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$8,550,000
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$7,300,000
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$6,463,554
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$6,000,000
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$6,000,000
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$5,850,000
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$5,575,000
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$5,575,000
Top States by Funding
- TX 2 awards $81.4M
- CA 20 awards $49.0M
- MT 6 awards $20.9M
- DC 8 awards $18.7M
- PA 2 awards $13.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.592). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $54,762,509 | |
| 2025 | $61,762,515 | |
| 2026 est. | $62,625,026 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Nonprofits, tribal organizations, and government agencies with demonstrated capacity in domestic violence or sexual assault work. Applicants must be able to serve as a national resource center providing training and technical assistance.
What activities are funded?
Training and technical assistance delivery, resource library development, research dissemination, capacity building for service providers, and specialized expertise in violence prevention and response.
Are there geographic restrictions?
No. This is a national grant program. Resource centers must serve nationwide audiences, though some centers focus on specific populations like Native Americans or ethnic minorities.
What is the funding range?
Individual awards typically range from $300,000 to $3,000,000 depending on the center's scope and focus area.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This is a fully-funded grant program with no matching fund requirement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on a clear, specialized niche (e.g., tribal communities, child protective services, mental health systems).
- Demonstrate existing national networks and established relationships with target audiences.
- Include concrete metrics for training delivery, technical assistance recipients, and resource dissemination.
- Show partnerships with complementary organizations and federal agencies serving your focus population.
- Align your center's expertise with current gaps in the domestic violence or sexual assault field.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Lack of demonstrated network or audience for national reach. Proposal too broad without specialized focus or differentiation. Insufficient detail on technical assistance model, training approach, or resource dissemination strategy.
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