Family Violence Prevention and Services/Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Services

The objective of this program is to fund a wide range of discretionary activities to (A) provide activities for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence (B) provide activities to promote strategic partnership development and collaboration (

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides' discretionary funding through a competitive process to recipients that (A) support community-based organizations to provide activities for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. (B) support community-based organizations that provide activities to promote strategic partnership development and collaboration in responding to safety and public health concerns on survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

An applicant may be a nonprofit private organization, tribal organization, federally-recognized Indian tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, local public agency, institution of higher education, private organization, Alaska Native Village, or nonprofit Alaska Native Regional Corporation. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity.

These discretionary awards will benefit victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence and their dependents and families.

Allowable activities include Developing and supporting innovative community-based services and supports that enhance access to shelter services or supportive services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Developing and supporting innovative community-based non-residential services and supports that enhance intervention and prevention for all survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence; Strengthening the capacity and furthering the leadership development of local organizations to address sexual violence and domestic violence in their communities

The project period for the American Rescue Plan Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault awards is March 15, 2021 - Sept 30, 2025, as stated in the PI below. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fysb/5_fy2021-fvpsa-49-million-arp-culturally-specific-supplemental-funding-program-instruction-memo-10-29-21_0.pdf The project period for the FVPSA Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault discretionary grants is four years, representing September 30, 2023, through September 30, 2027. https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345095

Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

This grant was initially awarded with funds specifically authorized and appropriated in Appropriations Committee Reports, but Congress did not appropriate grant funds for FY 2025. No federal law provides HHS with funding for this program, and HHS is not authorized to award or continue grants in the absence of an appropriation. See 31 U.S.C. § 6304(1). The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and the Terms and Conditions of the awards also state that funding for additional years is only available subject to appropriations. There is no associated right to appeal as rights to appeal are for findings of noncompliance (45 CFR § 75.374).

This grant was initially awarded with funds specifically authorized and appropriated in Appropriations Committee Reports, but Congress did not appropriate grant funds for FY 2025. No federal law provides HHS with funding for this program, and HHS is not authorized to award or continue grants in the absence of an appropriation. See 31 U.S.C. § 6304(1). The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and the Terms and Conditions of the awards also state that funding for additional years is only available subject to appropriations. There is no associated right to appeal as rights to appeal are for findings of noncompliance (45 CFR § 75.374).

In order to receive the ARP Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault from Culturally Specific Populations Program, all existing FVPSA CSSIRCs, NIRC, and ANTRCDV grant recipients were required to submit a narrative and budget within 90 days of receiving the Notice of Award (NoA) outlining the use of funds. See the program instruction guidance memo for deadline information: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fysb/5_fy2021-fvpsa-49-million-arp-culturally-specific-supplemental-funding-program-instruction-memo-10-29-21_0.pdf.

Non-competing continuations will be issued based on availability of funds, satisfactory progress, compliance with terms and conditions and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government.

There is no appeal process for unsuccessful applicants. For existing recipients, appeals in regards to disputes may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations of the Appendix A.