The grants to enhance culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. 20124

The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women awarded $500,000 to Intersections, Inc. on August 1, 2026, under the Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program (CFDA 16.016).

Intersections, Inc., a tax-exempt community development corporation based in Pago Pago, American Samoa, will provide faith leaders with training and other resources on identifying and supporting victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The award funds the maintenance and replication of the recipient's existing community-based program delivering culturally specific services to victims of VAWA crimes, as well as the development of innovative culturally specific strategies to enhance access to services and resources for victims who face obstacles to using traditional programs.

The period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2029. Performance takes place in the United States. This is a Project Grant assistance type award.

This program supports the maintenance and replication of existing successful community-based programs providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as the development of innovative culturally specific strategies to enhance access to services and resources for victims who face obstacles to using more traditional programs. Projects must address at least one of the programs statutory purpose areas. The project will provide faith leaders with training and other resources on identifying and supporting victims of vawa crimes.