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 Latin American Association, Inc. on August 1, 2026, under the Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program (CFDA 16.016). The award funds case management for victims, safety planning, legal assistance, and emergency housing placement for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Performance extends through July 31, 2029, with work performed in Atlanta, Georgia. Latin American Association, Inc. is a minority-owned nonprofit organization based in Atlanta that provides culturally specific support to Latino immigrant communities. The program supports maintenance and replication of existing community-based programs offering culturally specific services to victims, as well as development of innovative strategies to enhance access to services and resources for victims who face obstacles to traditional programs.

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 primary activities will include case management for victims, safety planning, legal assistance, and emergency housing placement.