2021 OVW stop formula grant program

This $11,109,618 Formula Grant award from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women supports the Violence Against Women Formula Grants program (CFDA 16.588) for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. The Governor of Texas receives funding to assist state, local and tribal governments in developing and strengthening responses to violent crimes against women, including law enforcement and prosecution strategies and victim services.

A total of $11,109,618 is provided, with $10,849,618 allocated to 38 sub-awards throughout Texas. These sub-awards support services such as crisis intervention, legal advocacy, protective order assistance, law enforcement training, prosecution of domestic violence and sexual assault cases, and specialized domestic violence courts. Key recipients include the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, Family Compass, An-Nisa Hope Center, and various counties for domestic violence units and prosecutors. The remaining $260,000 supports statewide coordination and training activities.