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

The recipient will provide comprehensive victim services, support groups, transitional housing, and mental health services to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors in Puerto Rico. The award supports the maintenance and replication of existing community-based programs delivering culturally specific services, as well as the development of innovative strategies to enhance access for victims who face obstacles to traditional services. Performance runs through July 31, 2029.

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 comprehensive victim services, support groups, transitional housing, and mental health services.