Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program/ National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline
ID: 355697Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS (HHS-ACF-OFVPS)

Award Range

$2M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355697
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a cooperative agreement under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program to establish and operate a 24-hour National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline (NIDVH). The selected nonprofit organization will be responsible for providing crisis intervention and support services to American Indian and Alaska Native victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, while also ensuring accessibility for non-English speakers and individuals with hearing impairments. This initiative is crucial for connecting victims with necessary resources and services, including shelters and legal assistance, thereby addressing the pressing needs of Indigenous communities. The total funding available for this opportunity is $2,998,125, with applications due by September 4, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Miranda Carman at Miranda.Carman@acf.hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Miranda.Carman@acf.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0004.pdf
    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is offering a cooperative agreement (HHS-2025-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0004) to establish and operate a 24-hour National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline (NIDVH). This grant, with an estimated total funding of $2,998,125 and a 60-month project period, seeks a nonprofit organization with expertise in family, domestic, or dating violence, and a proven track record of providing high-quality services to Indigenous victims. The selected applicant must demonstrate the capacity to operate a national hotline, including staffing, training, technology, and an Indigenous resource database. Key requirements include plans for publicizing the hotline, serving non-English speakers and those with hearing impairments, and collaborating with other national hotlines. The application due date is September 4, 2025, and submissions must adhere to strict formatting and content guidelines, including a 40-page project description and various supporting documents.
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