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 Power Atlanta Inc. $400,000 under the Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program (CFDA 16.016) on August 1, 2026.

Power Atlanta Inc. will provide crisis intervention, comprehensive victim services, coordination with the criminal justice system, and resources addressing economic issues stemming from abuse to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The award funds maintenance and replication of existing community-based programs delivering culturally specific services, as well as development of innovative culturally specific strategies to enhance access to services for victims facing obstacles to traditional programs.

Performance runs through July 31, 2029, with place of performance in Atlanta, Georgia. The Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program supports community-based organizations whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to abuse victims, or organizations providing such services in partnership with programs demonstrating expertise in serving this population.

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 program's statutory purpose areas. The project will provide crisis intervention, comprehensive victim services, coordination with the criminal justice system, and resources for victims addressing economic issues stemming from abuse.