The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against…

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded $600,000 to API Chaya under the Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities program (CFDA 16.529) on August 1, 2026.

API Chaya will provide case management support for deaf and disabled victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers; convene peer support groups; and deliver training on violence against individuals with disabilities and deaf people. Performance occurs in Seattle, Washington, with the award period running through July 31, 2029. API Chaya is a nonprofit victim service provider based in Everett, Washington, that specializes in culturally and linguistically appropriate services for underserved communities, including Pacific Islander, South Asian, Asian, and immigrant populations across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

The purpose of the disability grant program is to provide training, consultation, and information on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and abuse by caregivers against individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the americans with disabilities act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) and deaf people and to enhance direct services to such individuals. The project will support the following activities: 1) provide case management support for deaf and disabled victims; 2) convene peer support groups; and 3) provide training.