Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Alaska Network On Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault, Inc. (ANDVSA) received a $353,303 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) under the State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program (CFDA 16.556) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. As Alaska's federally recognized state coalition, ANDVSA utilizes funding to coordinate statewide victim services activities and collaborate with federal, state, territory, and local entities engaged in violence against women prevention and response efforts.

Under this award, ANDVSA provides critical coordination and capacity-building services to 23 member programs across Alaska that serve survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The grant supports activities including working with local sexual assault programs and law enforcement to encourage appropriate responses to sexual assault cases; collaborating with courts and child protective services agencies on custody and visitation issues involving sexual assault; designing and conducting public education campaigns; and coordinating the distribution of grants and grant funds throughout the state. Additionally, ANDVSA provides training, technical assistance, pro bono legal services, and shared resources to strengthen the capacity of victim service providers and criminal justice partners in responding to gender-based violence.