Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program/ National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.
Eligible Applicants
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. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.