Discretionary Grants, Family Violence Prevention and Services Program

Due Date For Letter of Intent: 06/30/2008
Due Date for Applications: 07/14/2008

The primary purpose of this funding announcement is to provide financial support for the development of family violence intervention services and prevention efforts that are consistent with the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (42 USC 10401 et. seq.). The goal of the programs and activities supported by these funds is to improve the capacity of domestic violence programs to offer services that are culturally relevant, and accessible to victims with complex needs. Some examples of projects and activities that may be funded include, but are not limited to, training on culturally sensitive practices to prevent and respond to domestic violence in culturally-specific communities, program self-assessment to identify and develop plans to address service barriers, and training and technical assistance to develop domestic violence program capacity to serve victims of domestic violence with multiple challenges.

For more information
www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-EV-0066.html